introduce
The Yulong River is a tributary of the Li River in Yangshuo. The river water is as clear as a mirror, and you can easily take pictures like landscape paintings. Compared with the scenery of the Lijiang River, the scenery of the Yulong River is more gentle, known as the "Little Lijiang River". Bamboo rafting on the Yulong River is very famous. You can sit on the raft and savor the beautiful landscape and pastoral scenery along the river.
rafting dock
There are three ways to visit the Yulong River: walking, cycling, and rafting on the Yulong River (the whole journey is about 15 kilometers). Rafting on a bamboo raft on the Yulong River, the scenery on both sides of the river is picturesque, very enjoyable. It takes 4-5 hours to raft the whole Yulong River (Jinlong Bridge to Gongnong Bridge), usually divided into the first half and the second half. There are Jinlong Bridge, Yulong Bridge, Jiuxian, Jima, Shuierdi, Gongnong Bridge, Wanjing and so on at the wharf. If you choose to raft in the first half of the Yulong River (Jinlong Bridge to Jiuxian), the rafting time is about 1.5 hours, passing Yulong Bridge and Rhino Pond along the way. The second half of the rafting (Chaoyang/Jima to Gongnong Bridge) is mostly tourists with the group.
riding + rafting
If you plan to take a day trip, the recommended way is to ride in the first half and drift in the second half. Cycling from Fuli Bridge to Chaoyang/Jima Wharf, then rafting the lower half of Yulong River to Gongnong Bridge. Bicycles are transported downstream by special boats, and when you land, your bicycle is already there waiting for you. In this way, you can not only enjoy the fun of cycling, but also take a bamboo raft to see the scenery.
On the way to ride, you will pass Fuli Bridge, which is about 12 kilometers away from Yangshuo County. It is a recommended place to watch the pastoral scenery on both sides of the river. There is also Yulong Bridge, which looks very similar to Fuli Bridge, but is more famous, and Jiuxian Village, which is known as "General's Mansion" and "Jinshi Pavilion". You can visit ancient buildings, ruins of city walls, ancient wells, etc., and take a break by the way. After the tour, return to Yangshuo from Gongnong Bridge, and enjoy the scenery of Shili Gallery along the way. After dinner in the evening, you can just go to watch Impression Liu Sanjie’s performance. If you still have energy, you can go to experience the nightlife of West Street after the performance.
If you can stay in Yangshuo for one night, you can take a car to raft Jinlong Bridge-Gongnong Bridge on the first day, ride around Yangshuo County in the afternoon, and see Impression Liu Sanjie in the evening. On the second day, I rented a bicycle from Yangshuo County and rode around the river, visiting the big banyan tree and Moon Mountain in the lower reaches of the Yulong River, which was relatively leisurely. There are family hotels and farmhouses in Moon Mountain Village, where you can rest and eat.
Most of the Yulong River rafting meals are settled in Jiuxian Village. There are many farmhouses to choose from here. The famous one is the Laogen Farmhouse Restaurant. It is recommended to try signature dishes such as braised chicken, Lipu taro, fried rapeseed, and beer sword bone fish.
opening hours
08:00-16:30 all year round
must see tips
1. During the rafting, tourists may be asked to take pictures and then print them out to force you to buy them at a high price, so be careful.
2. April-May is a good time to visit the Yulong River. This is the wet season and the climate is suitable; June-September is relatively sunny for rafting; the dry season is at the end of September, and you can see the autumn scenery. The whole process of rafting takes about 2-3 hours in wet season and 3-4 hours in dry season.
3. During the bamboo raft driving, you have to pass through multiple embankments, and there will be quite a splash of water, so it is best to raise your feet and pay attention to your camera and mobile phone to prevent water from entering.
4. There are many forks on the cycling road from Yangshuo to Yulong River. It is recommended to use a map or mobile phone to navigate. If you are unsure, you can ask the locals more, they are generally willing to help.
5. If you want to go rafting from the Jinlong Bridge to Jiuxian, you can rent a bicycle at the Jiuxian Wharf to continue riding. There is a return point in Yangshuo County.
6. Pregnant women, disabled persons, children under one meter (not included) and elderly people over 70 years old (inclusive) are strictly prohibited from taking bamboo rafts. Elderly people under 70 years old are required to present valid certificates.
Patients suffering from heart disease, coronary heart disease and high blood pressure are strictly prohibited from taking bamboo rafts.
Children over 1 meter (inclusive) must purchase an adult ticket to ride with an adult.
According to the standard of bamboo raft load-bearing safety, tourists with an individual weight of more than 100Kg need to take a bamboo raft alone or two tourists with a weight of more than 160Kg need to ride separately, and the fare is charged according to the raft.
It is strictly forbidden to carry electronic products (such as mobile phones, cameras, tablet computers) and valuables on the bamboo raft, otherwise you will be responsible for the loss caused by falling into the water.
