This summer's hottest "lazy drifting" is just too awesome for dry ducks to resist!

When I came across the "lazy drifting" at Mao'er Mountain, my pupils dilated in shock:
Drifting can be this chill?! No speeding, no choking on water, no physical strain, no sunburn.
Even social anxieties can turn into goose-like laughter in this "water lounging" experience. This fragile office worker is locking it in for sure 🔒!
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What is "lazy drifting"?
❌ Not just for cowards! It's designed for lazy people, sun-averse folks, and families with kids to enjoy a relaxed water experience~
💦 A 2-kilometer slow drift taking 40 minutes, no paddling needed, just lie back in a "big star" shape and float downstream. The water at the source of the Li River is as clear as jelly, with bamboo forest canyons and flying birds overhead. Even dry ducks can instantly become salty fish on water!
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👉 Lazy water play package
1️⃣ Lazy drifting: wear a life jacket and lie flat, the current carries you automatically
2️⃣ Lazy paddleboard: lie/prone/sit on the board and paddle at your leisure, netizens say: "Paddling out a kind of carefree beauty"
3️⃣ Jelly water play: barefoot in the shallow water, the glass-clear water makes photos look like original shots straight out of the camera
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🦌 Nearby magical activities
✅ Xingyun Ranch: feed deer and peacocks up close, a New Zealand-style grassland scene
✅ South China Peak sunset: drive to the mountaintop to see the sea of clouds and the Milky Way (meteor showers peak from July to September!)
✅ Li River source hiking: 3km easy hike, creek tracing and water play for a super cool experience
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⏰ Recommended itinerary
Morning at the ranch feeding deer → noon paddleboarding and lazy drifting lounging → afternoon chasing the sunset at the mountaintop
⚠️ Insider tips
▫️ Bring a jacket (big temperature difference at the top) + mosquito repellent (lots of mosquitoes by the creek)
▫️ Wear creek shoes! Stones can be sharp, but rentals are available at the scenic spot
▫️ Stay at "Li River Source Hotel" for ultimate convenience, no worries about changing and washing gear
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💬 Real experience:
"I thought it would be boring, but lying in the water watching clouds drift by, I suddenly understood what 'ineffective hustle is no match for effective lounging' means..."

Post by avellia_2639 | Aug 19, 2025

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