Scenic spot introduction:

Yongding River Canyon Rafting started in 1995. It is the earliest and most influential canyon rafting in northern my country. It is known as the "No. 1 Rafting in the North". The Yongding River Gorge, also known as the Guanting Mountain Gorge and the Youzhou Gorge, is the essence of the Yongding River. Mountain cliffs stand on both sides of the valley. The mountain is made of limestone and is deeply weathered. Except for the sparse vegetation on the mountain, the scenery is so magnificent that it can be compared with the famous Sanjiang Secret Land in Yunnan. comparable.

Attractions distribution:

The Yongding River Gorge is the section of the upper reaches of the Yongding River from the Guanting Reservoir Dam to Yanhe City. The Yongding River meanders among thousands of mountains. "The Wandie Mountains are verdant and the river is long and winding." The total length is 108.7 kilometers. It is the largest in China. It is second only to the Sanjiang (Jinsha, Lancang, Nujiang) Grand Canyon, the Yangtze Three Gorges and a few other long gorges. Grand Canyon rafting is located in the upper reaches of the Yongding River, starting from the Guanting Reservoir Dam Power Station. The entire journey is 50 kilometers. The water volume, flow speed, and water depth can all be controlled artificially. The speed is about 10-15 kilometers per hour. It can adapt to rafting of tourists of different levels. It is currently open. The section from the power station to Jiuzhuangwo Houjian Lake is about 10 kilometers long and is known as the "10,000-meter rafting".

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 2A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Eco-tourism, summer vacation, rafting, rivers, canyons
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Best time to visit:

May to October

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Hebei Province>Zhangjiakou City>Huailai County>Guanting Town

How to get there:

If you drive from Beijing, take the Beijing-Zhangjiakou Expressway, take the Donghuayuan exit, and follow the Yekang Highway to the west until you reach the barrage. Take the train bound for Zhangjiakou from Beijing South Railway Station, get off at Barrage Station, and walk eastward for 300 meters. Take the train bound for Zhangjiakou from Beijing South Railway Station, get off at Barrage Station, and walk eastward for 300 meters.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Yongding River rafting ticket price:

Long-term rafting: 150 yuan/person (15 kilometers); short-term rafting: 30 yuan/person (1.5 kilometers).

Scenic area opening hours:

9:00-15:00

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