Gulong Gorge
古龙峡
A popular Qingyuan scenic area famous for its thrilling gorge rafting and a glass bridge suspended over the canyon, about 1 hour from Guangzhou.
Gulong Gorge is located in Taiping Town, Qingxin District. The gorge runs for several kilometres and is famous for its rafting. With big drops and many bends, its thrill ranks among the top in South China, making it a popular choice for visitors from the Pearl River Delta in summer. The scenic area has built a glass bridge spanning the gorge and a glass viewing platform for views over the canyon and waterfalls. There are also stream trails, waterfall clusters and high-altitude activities. Rafting and the glass bridge are ticketed separately, and prices vary by season and activity, so check the scenic area's announcements. Rafting has requirements for age, height and physical condition. Getting there: it is about 40 minutes' drive from Qingyuan city centre and about 1.5 hours' drive from Guangzhou, with tourist shuttle buses during peak season. Rafters must wear life jackets and helmets and non-slip shoes, and glasses and phones must be secured waterproof. Rafting is suspended during rainstorms or abnormal water levels.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00 (rafting seasonal)
Nearby sights
- Taihe Ancient Cave
- Huangteng Gorge
- Niuyuzui Forest Park
- Qingxin Hot Spring Resort
- Feilai Gorge & Feilai Temple
- Feixia Scenic Area
- Chimelong Qingyuan Forest Kingdom
- Qingyuan Chimelong Maglev Line