🌟【Must-Do with Kids! Ultimate Guide to Nanxi River Bamboo Rafting】

This summer, we took the kids to experience bamboo rafting on Nanxi River, completely healed by the mountains and waters – the little ones didn’t even want to leave! Here’s a nanny-level guide for you to bookmark👇

🌟【Core Experience: Bamboo Rafting】

- Recommended Route: Xiaogang Pier → Lion Rock (5km, 40-60 mins)
✅ Gentle currents, perfect for kids 3+; experienced rafters share stories of the scenery
✅ Max 5 people per raft (ideal for 4 adults + 1 child; ~¥360/4 pax)
✅ Let kids splash and fish in shallow areas (bring water guns/nets – ¥10 at the entrance)
- Hidden Gems:
1️⃣ Let kids "steer" the raft with the rafter’s pole to build teamwork
2️⃣ Pack snacks for a floating picnic mid-river
3️⃣ Depart after 4pm to avoid sun and catch stunning sunsets

🚗【Getting There】

- Drive: Navigate to "Nanxi River Xiaogang Bamboo Rafting Pier" (5hrs from Shanghai, 3hrs from Hangzhou; free parking)
- Train: Shanghai Hongqiao → Yongjia Station (2.5hrs), then ~40min taxi to pier (¥80)
- Shuttle: Free return buses from Lion Rock Pier to Xiaogang (last bus 5:30pm)

👶【Packing List】

✅ Sun protection: Bucket hat, arm sleeves, SPF50+ (UV is intense!)
✅ Extra clothes: Swimwear + sun shirt for rafting
✅ Dry bag: For phones/IDs
✅ Kids’ life jackets: Adult ones provided; bring child-sized
✅ Mini fan: Summer essential

🌈【Nearby Family Fun】

1. Taishi Grassland (5min drive)
🌿 Ghibli-style fields for camping, cow-feeding, and fishing
📸 Photo ops: Lone tree + riverside pebble beach
2. Furong Ancient Village (10min drive)
🏯 1,000-year-old "Seven Stars & Eight Dippers" layout; try cobblestone mazes
🎮 Activities: Archery (¥20), Hanfu photos
3. Caihong Bay Park (20min drive)
🎡 Playgrounds, petting zoo, rainbow slides – kids’ paradise
🚁 Summer-only: Hot air balloon rides (¥200/pax; book ahead)

🍜【Food Guide】

- Must-try:
1️⃣ Yongjia wheat cakes ("Auntie Wang’s" in Yantou: savory dried veg + pork)
2️⃣ Nanxi River fragrant fish (Lingshang Renjia: crispy with lemon dip)
3️⃣ Sweet potato dumplings ("A Fang’s" in Fenglin: juicy radish-pork filling)
- Tips:
❌ Overpriced park restaurants; eat in Yantou/Fenglin
❌ Whole lamb roast (~¥300) is huge – half portion for small families

⚠️【Safety】

1. Wear life jackets; no standing/rough play
2. Follow rafter’s instructions if grounded
3. Call ahead after rain (scenic but may close)

📌【Sample Itinerary】

09:00 Arrive at Xiaogang Pier (tickets + life jackets)
10:00 Rafting (20min water play mid-route)
12:00 Lunch in Yantou ("Nanxi Kitchen")
14:00 Taishi Grassland camping
16:30 Furong Village cultural activities
18:30 Lingshang lamb feast
20:00 Return/stay at riverside B&Bs

🌙【Stays】

- Yueting Nanshe: Kids’ rooms with slides, pool access to river
- Xuli·Nanxi River: Glass villas in rice fields; family activities

This summer, escape the city chaos and let Nanxi River’s bamboo rafts heal your soul with the kids! Like + save, and follow for more hidden family gems~ 💫