Is the starting and ending points of a drift ride separate? When driving yourself, how do you pick up your car after drifting is done at the end point?

In China, where the term “漂流” (piāo liú) is commonly used for drifting or floating along a river, the starting and ending points of such an experience are often separated.

For self-drive tourists, after completing their drift along the river, they typically need to arrange transportation from the end point back to their original pick-up location. Here’s how it usually works:

  1. Pre-booking: Many tour operators provide shuttle services or recommendations for getting back to the start point. It’s a good idea to book this service in advance as part of your package.
  2. Official parking lot: If you’re using a self-drive vehicle, some popular drifting spots have designated parking lots near the end points. You can park your car and take a shuttle bus or taxi back to the starting location.
  3. Taxi or ride-hailing apps: Upon arriving at the end point, you can hail a taxi or use ride-hailing applications like Didi Chuxing (Didi 出租)to get back to your original pick-up spot.

To avoid inconvenience and potential language barriers, it’s recommended that you clarify transportation arrangements with the tour operator or rental company before embarking on your drifting adventure.