Guaitan Rafting
怪潭
Rapids rafting on the upper Hongling River, a headwater of the Qiupu River, covering about 4 km with five dangerous rapids. Along the banks are an ancient fishing terrace, a small stone forest and strangely shaped pools.
Guaitan Scenic Area (4A-rated) lies in Diaoyutai Village, Hengdu Town, about 16 km from the county seat, beside Provincial Highway S325. The rafting section runs down the Hongling River, the upper course of the Qiupu River, for about 4 km, with five sharp rapids, making it Shitai's most thrilling ride. On land you can see the ancient Diaoyutai fishing terrace, a small stone forest, the Guaitan pools and Baibu Beach. Rafting tickets cost around 100-plus yuan (check the scenic area's announcements). Bring a change of clothes, and rafting may be suspended when water levels are too high.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–17:00 (rafting season)
Nearby sights
- Penglai Fairy Cave
- Zuishanye Scenic Area
- Guniujiang Scenic Area
- Baizhangya Waterfall
- Yanjia Ancient Village
- Qiupu River Scenic Area
- Dashan Selenium-rich Village
- Yulong Cave