Maoyan River Rafting
茅岩河
A gorge rafting trip on the upper Li River, known as 'the Number One Raft Ride in Hunan'. It takes about two to three hours and is a popular summer water activity.
The Maoyan River is a gorge section of the upper Li River in the Maoyan River town area of Yongding District. Its banks are steep limestone cliffs and waterfalls, and it is known as the 'Hundred-Li Gallery'. The rafting operation departs from the Kuzhu Village area. The full route is about 10-plus km and takes around 2 to 3 hours, alternating between rapids and calm pools. It is one of Zhangjiajie's most popular summer water activities and is known as the 'Number One Raft Ride in Hunan'. Tickets cost about 200 to 280 yuan (inflatable raft and life vest included), and reservations are required on public holidays. It usually operates from June to September and suspends during heavy rain when water levels rise. The river is about 40 km from downtown Zhangjiajie, so you need to hire a car or join a day tour. You will get wet on the raft, so bring a change of clothes and leave valuables behind.
Opening hours
Departures about June–September, 09:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Jiutian Cave
- Qixing Mountain (Zhangjiajie)
- Tujia Folk Customs Park
- Huangshizhai
- Tianmen Mountain Cableway
- Dayong Ancient Town & Seventy-Two Qi Lou
- Puguang Temple
- Tianmen Fox Fairy Show