Specifically according to the requirements of local scenic spots, some rafting may be quite rapid and there may be a certain degree of danger for young children.
Depending on the river course, a leisurely float trip is suitable for parent-child play, and children as young as 6 can enjoy it with their parents’ accompaniment.
The nearby drifting routes in Changsha have been extremely popular recently, with massive crowds at weekends, which may cause congestion, queuing, jostling, and even quarrels… It’s likely to affect the experience of playing, so we recommend avoiding peak hours.
When floating, ultraviolet radiation is strong, even on cloudy days, and it’s easy to get burned or tanned; please apply waterproof sunscreen (the most exposed areas are tip-of-the-nose, neck, and shoulder), wear hiking shoes, and avoid bare feet while drifting.
At the entrance of the scenic area, small stalls usually sell water guns, water buckets, hiking shoes, and waterproof bags, etc., so if you forget to bring your floating equipment, you can make a temporary purchase on-site.
The natural river course has very cold water; it’s best to avoid letting children get chilled after playing in the water, take them ashore for a timely shower and change of clothes, and have them drink hot ginger tea with a suitable amount of honey to warm up.
Specifically execute according to the requirements of local scenic spots, some rafting may be very urgent, and children might have a certain degree of dangerousness.Due to river currents, floating experiences are more suitable for family playtime, and children as young as 6 years old can participate with parental accompaniment.
Recently, popular rafting routes in Changsha have been crowded on weekends, resulting in traffic jams, queues, crowds, and arguments…which may affect the floating experience; it’s recommended to travel during off-peak hours.
When floating, the UV radiation is strong, even on cloudy days, and it’s easy to get sunburned or tan lines; be sure to apply water-resistant sunscreen ( especially for sensitive areas such as nose tips, necklines, and shoulder tops), wear waterproof shoes, and avoid going barefoot while floating.
At the entrance of rafting spots, small vendors usually sell items like water guns, buckets, trekking shoes, and waterproof bags; if you forget to bring your floatation gear, you can purchase it on a whim.
As for natural riverways, the water is quite cool in temperature, so avoid making children play with water afterwards and risk them getting chilled; encourage them to shower promptly after getting off the raft, change into warm clothes, and drink hot ginger tea with honey.