6. Qinglong Gorge Rafting
The full river channel runs 3.8 kilometers with a total drop of 130 meters and more than 130 rapids, the largest single fall nearly 12 meters; the entire trip takes 90 minutes. Designed by professional rafting engineers drawing on years of experience at Bijia Mountain Rafting, the integrated channel unites thrill, daredevil and warrior rafting sections. The visitor center sits midway along the river, eliminating the need for shuttle buses between segments.
Nestled inside a forest park, the river is surrounded by dense vegetation and rocky hilltops, fed entirely by pure mountain spring water regulated by reservoirs. It ranks among the top rafting venues for water quality, scenery and excitement levels. Lush green trees line both banks, swaying in the breeze as sunlight filters through wild woodland. Drifting downstream feels like entering a fairyland, offering safe, invigorating rafting that revives a simple, childlike sense of wonder.
Total rafting time: Around 1 hour
7. Bishuitan Rafting
Situated within a scenic zone in Gaotian Town, Qingxin District, Qingyuan City, Bishuitan is enveloped in thick forests, layered rolling hills, blooming wild flowers and lush greenery, with fresh air that instantly relaxes visitors. Streams rush over scattered strange stones, flanked by swaying green bamboo, dense foliage and ancient banyan trees sprouting new leaves.
Gliding along the stream on inflatable boats, rafters alternate between surging rapids and gentle ripples, skimming over silvery sandbars for a perfect mix of thrills and relaxation. It is an ideal holiday destination to return to nature, appreciate pastoral vistas and unwind freely.
Total rafting time: Around 1 hour
8. Feipeng Gorge Rafting
Known as "Guangdong’s No.1 Rafting" in Lixi Town, Feipeng Gorge’s waterway stretches 6 kilometers with a vertical drop of nearly 100 meters. The winding river twists and turns, with streams plunging steeply one moment and drifting calmly the next, blending excitement and serenity for an unforgettable outing.
Visitors navigate two-person rubber boats down rapids with drops exceeding 60 meters over a continuous 90-minute voyage. Along the way, you admire lake and mountain scenery and listen to the gentle gurgle of running water. As locals say: All guests sing praises of the stunning views and long to come back for more rafting fun.
Total rafting time: Around 1.5 hours
9. Gulong Gorge Rafting
Hailed as the pinnacle of rafting in China, its river channel is elaborately designed by international rafting engineering experts, retaining unspoiled natural wilderness. The full waterway extends 10.3 kilometers with a total elevation drop of 236 meters. Among it, the Waterfall Warrior Rafting section covers 5.2 kilometers with a drop of 152 meters across 137 rapids, designated as the official track for international rafting competitions.
Boats dart between grotesque rock formations through canyon twists, riding foaming waves to experience the passion of charging rapids and the bold freedom of rowing through surging waters, with nonstop thrilling highlights along the whole course. The under-construction Bamboo Forest Leisure Rafting section will offer tranquil escape from crowds, immersing visitors in quiet mountain wilderness with winding, unexpected vistas, set to become a brand-new highlight of China’s eco-friendly natural rafting.
Total rafting time: Around 1.5 hours
10. Five-Star Rafting Resort
Located in Wuxing Administrative Zone, Taihe Town, Qingxin District, Qingyuan City — famed as China’s Hometown of Rafting — the resort sits merely 10 kilometers from the urban center. Facilities include canyon rafting, natural waterfall clusters, a full-size standard swimming pool, water park, football pitch, basketball court and more.
The full canyon rafting course spans 4.3 kilometers, lined with towering landscapes and jagged rock formations. Swift surging currents carry rafters winding through the gorge. On sweltering sunny summer days, sudden thunderstorms and torrential rain inside mysterious karst caves deliver an ultimate adrenaline-pumping five-star rafting experience.
Total rafting time: Around 1.5 hours
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