Jiuwanxi River

九畹溪

A gorge stream in Zigui County, famous for its steep drops and rafting, and linked to Qu Yuan's allusion to “planting orchids in nine fields.”

Jiuwanxi River lies in Jiuwanxi Town, Zigui County. It is a tributary on the south bank of the Xiling Gorge of the Yangtze, and legend says Qu Yuan once “planted orchids in nine fields” here. Cliffs rise on both sides of the gorge, and the stream runs clear. Summer rafting on the Jiuwanxi River covers about 7 km with drops of several dozen metres, making it one of the best-known rapids rafting routes in Central China. The rafting takes about 2–2.5 hours, and tickets cost about 150–200 yuan. The scenic area also has a boat section and gorge boardwalks. It is about 30 km from the Three Gorges Dam. Bring spare clothes and a waterproof bag.

Opening hours

Rafting approx. 09:00–16:00 (summer)

Rafting · Canyon · Summer

Nearby sights

Xiling Gorge
Qu Yuan's Hometown & Qu Yuan Temple, Zigui
Three Gorges Dam
Three Gorges Dam Closure Memorial Park
Huangling Temple
Chexi Folk Scenic Area
Dalaoling National Forest Park
Three Gorges Tribe (Sanxia Renjia)

Places to eat nearby

Fangweng Restaurant (Fangweng Cliff Restaurant)
Wenchouxiang Noodle House
Cima Dapaidang (Fusui Road Branch)
Ziji Ren Yichang Cuisine (Donghu Branch)
Juweng Pinwei · Intangible Heritage Fat Fish (Wanda Plaza Branch)