Yulong River Bamboo Rafting Guide｜Quick and Easy for Beginners, No Confusion in Choosing the Dock

Visiting Yangshuo means you must raft on Yulong River! With many docks and complicated routes, this concise guide will help you quickly pick the best route for yourself and avoid all the traps.

1. Bamboo Raft Type Selection

1. Double Raft (suitable for friends):

* Round-trip route (choose this if you’re short on time): Lansheng Bridge ⇌ Camel Crossing: Double raft 200 RMB/raft, 3.6 km, 3 dams, thrilling dam rush, 1 hour is enough for photos.
* In-depth one-way route (for those who like a deeper experience): Jinlong Bridge → Old County: Double raft 320 RMB/raft, 6 km, 9 dams, bamboo forest canopy, the guide will stop at shallow spots for water play.

2. Triple Raft (suitable for families):

* Round-trip route: Lansheng Bridge ⇌ Camel Crossing: Triple raft 300 RMB/raft, more people, more cost-effective than sharing a double raft.
* One-way route: Longtan → Fenglou Dam: Moderate excitement, suitable for children over 1 meter tall (under 1 meter not allowed).

3. Four/ Eight-person Raft (suitable for small groups):

* 4-person raft: Fuli Bridge ⇌ Sancha Mouth: 70 RMB/person, fewer people, better scenery.
* 8-person raft: Wanjing or Longtan: 45 RMB/person, “water bus,” stable but crowded.

(The above prices are for reference only and may fluctuate depending on the season. Please refer to the official announcements for actual prices.)

2. Practical Tips

1. Early rafts: From 8:00 to 10:00 AM, fewer people and beautiful mist create an ink painting effect in photos.
2. Weight limit: Double raft total weight ≤160kg, single person ≤100kg. Overweight passengers may be refused boarding. Don’t believe the “pay extra to get on” claims.
3. Notes for traveling with kids: Children under 1 meter are not allowed on double or triple rafts and must be accompanied by parents; check the “Children’s Policy” on the mini-program in advance.
4. Weather impact: Rafting may be suspended during rainy season floods. It’s recommended to check the announcements from the “Yulong River Scenic Area Bamboo Rafting” Princess account daily.
5. Dressing advice: Water splashes may get on your clothes during the trip, so wear slippers and bring an extra set of clothes.

Follow this guide to choose your route and easily enjoy your “moment in a painting”~