Which Section of the Yulong River Bamboo Raft in Yangshuo is the Best? Route Introduction

If you come to Guilin Yangshuo, then bamboo raft drifting is definitely a must-do item. But in Yangshuo, besides the Lijiang River bamboo raft, there is also the Yulong River bamboo raft. However, there are many docks on the Yulong River, so the drifting routes are very different. So which section of the Yulong River bamboo raft is the best? Today, I will recommend some for you!

1、Which Section of the Yulong River Bamboo Raft is the Best

The Yulong River bamboo raft is divided into many sections. There are multiple route and time options. It is mainly divided into the upper section (Jinlong Bridge → Old County) and the lower section (Old County → Gongnong Bridge). Generally, many tourists will choose the upper section, which is from Jinlong Bridge to Old County. A bamboo raft costs 255 yuan for two people. If you are alone, you can find someone to share at the ticket office, otherwise you will also have to pay 255 yuan. The whole journey takes about 90 minutes.

The reason why many people choose the upper section is because the natural scenery of the mountains and rivers is better. The scenery of the lower section has many houses, residential buildings, and villages along the river. In terms of natural scenery, it is not as beautiful as the upper section. If you have plenty of time, you can also take the whole trip from Jinlong Bridge to Gongnong Bridge. However, it will take a long time, about 3 and a half hours. Imagine sitting on a bamboo raft all the time and not being able to get up and walk around, it is still a bit boring.

It is recommended to go to the Jinlong Bridge dock early in the morning to take the bamboo raft. In the morning, there are fewer people, and you can get on the boat immediately after buying tickets. Otherwise, there will be many people from almost noon onwards. The dock officially starts work at 8 am.

2、Route Introduction

Route One:

Fuli Bridge – Sanchakou, four-person bamboo raft, 290 yuan/raft, 2 kilometers, about 40 minutes. The characteristic is that in addition to the classic mountains and rivers, there is also a single-arch stone bridge, which has a long history and is very photogenic. This route is one dock up and down, suitable for self-driving, no dam breaking, more leisurely.

Route Two:

Jinlong Bridge Dock – Old County Dock, double-person bamboo raft, departing from Jinlong Bridge Dock to Old County Dock, 6 kilometers in total, about 90 minutes. This route takes a longer time to play, and has 9 dam breaks. It will pass through many ancient stone bridges and residential areas, which is more suitable for in-depth exploration. Self-driving tour needs to return to get the car.

Route Three:

Yulong Bridge Dock – Rhinoceros Pond, 2.5 kilometers, about 50 minutes, 145 yuan/raft. This route is part of the Jinlong Bridge – Old County. One dock up and down, suitable for friends who are short on time for self-driving.

Route Four:

Old County Dock = Xianguibridge, 2.5 kilometers, about 50 minutes, 145 yuan/raft. It belongs to upstream, more niche.

Route Five

Jima Dock → Comprehensive Dock | 6 kilometers, about 90 minutes, 255 yuan/raft. The same time and price as the upper section Jinlong Bridge. The natural scenery is very good, but the humanistic atmosphere is not as strong as the upper section. Get on the bamboo raft upstream and get off downstream. Self-driving tourists need to return to get the car.

Route Six.

Shui’edi Dock → Comprehensive Dock, 3 kilometers, about 50 minutes, 160 yuan/raft. The second half of Route Five, designed for people who are short on time and want to have a dam-breaking experience. Self-driving tourists need to return to get the car.

Route Seven

Wansheng Leisure Drifting, Longtan Dock – Hukanzhouba. 2 kilometers, about 50 minutes, 35/person. They are all 8-person bamboo rafts. If there are less than 8 people, they will be calculated as 5 people. Suitable for friends who don’t want to be so exciting, such as the elderly and children.