Yulong River Bamboo Rafting

Where it is & how to get there

• From Yangshuo: About 20–30 minutes by car or bike to the starting points.
• Raft: Two passengers sit on a bamboo raft poled by a boatman.
• Bikes: Cycling paths follow the river.

The story of the Yulong River

The Yulong River is a quieter tributary of the Li, flowing through villages, rice fields and karst hills around Yangshuo. Small weirs give rafts a gentle splash as they slide over.

Along its banks stands the Yulong Bridge, a stone arch bridge built in the Ming dynasty.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Go in the morning to avoid the crowds.
• Combine rafting with a bike ride along the river.
• Bring sun protection; there is little shade on the raft.

What's around the Yulong River

• Yulong BridgeMing-dynasty stone bridge.
• Moon HillHill with a round arch.
• Yangshuo West StreetBusy pedestrian street.
• Xianggong HillSunrise viewpoint.

Questions travellers ask