Yulong River Yangshuo: Raft Routes and Walking Options
Compare Yulong River raft routes near Yangshuo: Jima and Shui Erdi lengths, per-raft fares and a 5 km riverside walk.
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The Yulong River drifts past karst peaks, villages and rice fields near Yangshuo, and you can meet it two ways: on a bamboo raft or on foot along the riverside path. Rafts leave from separate piers, each with its own route, so you choose a pier rather than a single cruise. The Jima and Shui Erdi routes both end at the pier beside Gongnong Bridge.[1][2]
Compare two route options
| Route | Length and weirs | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Jima to Gongnong Bridge | 5.2 km and 9 weirs[1] | ¥320 per raft[3] |
| Shui Erdi to Gongnong Bridge | 2.48 km and 4 weirs[2] | ¥200 per raft[3] |
Choose Jima for the longer drift: you run nine weirs and pass peaks such as Five Finger Hill, Big-Belly Arhat Hill and Moon Hill.[1] Shui Erdi is the shorter option, with four weirs and views of Echo Hill, Moon Hill and the Golden Turtle rock.[2] Fares are per raft, not per person.[3]
Jima Pier is about 5 km from Yangshuo county town,[1] and Shui Erdi Pier is about 6 km away.[2] Arrange transport to the exact pier for your route. Both piers take enquiries by phone: Jima on +86 158 0783 6203, Shui Erdi on +86 158 0783 6003.[3]
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A walking option without rafting
The Jima section of the Yulong River footpath runs about 5 km from Jima Pier to the Impression reception center. On the way you pass a waterwheel, Yulong Shuiyun, the Huaying Daoxiang rice-and-flower area, Longyin Pavilion and a popular swing.[1]
Make the route fit your day
Decide how much of the river you want to cover, then head for that route's pier. Both rafting routes end beside Gongnong Bridge, not where they start, so plan your ride back from there before you set out. For more places and onward planning, see our China travel guide.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Yangshuo County Yulong River Scenic Area Tourism Development Co., Ltd.: Jima Raft Route. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- [2] Yangshuo County Yulong River Scenic Area Tourism Development Co., Ltd.: Shui Erdi Raft Route. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- [3] Yangshuo County Yulong River Scenic Area Tourism Development Co., Ltd.: Pier Directory. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Jima to the pier beside Gongnong Bridge is 5.2 km with 9 weirs. Shui Erdi to the same pier is 2.48 km with 4 weirs. Choose Jima for a longer drift and Shui Erdi for a shorter one.
Both end at the pier beside Gongnong Bridge, not where you started. Plan your way back from there before you set out.
Jima costs ¥320 per raft and Shui Erdi ¥200 per raft. The fares are per raft, not per person.
The routes end at Gongnong Bridge, not at the pier where you started. Arrange a ride back to your pier or to Yangshuo before you go, and call the pier if you need help.
Jima Pier is about 5 km and Shui Erdi Pier about 6 km from Yangshuo county town. Arrange your own transport to the exact pier.
Call Jima on +86 158 0783 6203 or Shui Erdi on +86 158 0783 6003.
Yes. The Jima section of the riverside footpath runs about 5 km from Jima Pier to the Impression reception center, passing a waterwheel, Yulong Shuiyun, the Huaying Daoxiang area, Longyin Pavilion and a popular swing.
