Yulong River Yangshuo: Raft Routes and Walking Options
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Plan your Yulong River visit around a named raft route or a riverside walk near Yangshuo. The official Yulong River Scenic Area pier directory lists separate drift routes, rather than one continuous cruise, and links to route details. Two listed options both finish at the comprehensive pier beside Gongnong Bridge.
Compare two route options
| Route | Route details on the operator page | Directory-listed fare per raft |
|---|---|---|
| Jima to Gongnong Bridge | 5.2 km and 9 weirs | ¥320 per raft |
| Shui Erdi to Gongnong Bridge | 2.48 km and 4 weirs | ¥200 per raft |
Choose Jima if you want to cover a longer stretch with more weirs, or compare Shui Erdi for a shorter route. The distance does not establish a trip duration, and neither listing alone confirms suitability for a particular passenger.
The Jima route listing and Shui Erdi route listing give route lengths and endpoints; the pier directory displayed ¥320 per raft for Jima and ¥200 per raft for Shui Erdi when checked on 7 October 2026. These are not stated per-person fares. The price lines do not specify passenger capacity or return transport. Confirm the current amount, capacity, launch point, endpoint and any return transfer with the pier before setting out.
The operator places Jima Pier about 5 km and Shui Erdi Pier about 6 km from Yangshuo county town. Treat those as location guidance, not a transfer time or public-transport instruction. Arrange transport to the exact pier shown for your chosen route. The directory lists Jima's hotline as +86 158 0783 6203 and Shui Erdi's as +86 158 0783 6003.
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A walking option without rafting
The operator's Jima route page also lists a walking path of about 5 km from Jima Pier to the Impression reception center, passing the waterwheel, Yulong Shuiyun, the Huaying Daoxiang area, Longyin Pavilion and a popular swing. Check current path access and transport before setting out.
Make the route fit your day
Start by deciding how much of the river you want to cover, then arrange the outbound trip to that route's named pier. Because both examples end beside Gongnong Bridge, confirm how you will return from there and whether your onward transport or any bicycle arrangement is included. The operator pages provide route distance and weir counts, but do not list a journey duration or departure timetable.
Prices and operating arrangements can change. Check the route page or call its listed pier contact close to your visit. These pages do not establish day-of availability, weather conditions or a guaranteed operating status. For more places and onward planning, see our China travel guide.
Sources and background
These sources support the topics listed below, not every statement or current price in this article.
- [1] Yangshuo County Yulong River Scenic Area Tourism Development Co., Ltd.: Pier Directory. Retrieved October 7, 2026. Access, Admission, Transport
- [2] Yangshuo County Yulong River Scenic Area Tourism Development Co., Ltd.: Jima Raft Route. Retrieved October 7, 2026. Access, Transport
- [3] Yangshuo County Yulong River Scenic Area Tourism Development Co., Ltd.: Shui Erdi Raft Route. Retrieved October 7, 2026. Access, Transport
- [4] Yangshuo County Yulong River Scenic Area Tourism Development Co., Ltd.: About Us. Retrieved October 7, 2026. Transport
Frequently Asked Questions
The operator lists Jima to the comprehensive pier beside Gongnong Bridge as 5.2 km with 9 weirs. Shui Erdi to that pier is listed as 2.48 km with 4 weirs. Choose by the route length and confirm current operation with the named pier.
Both route pages say they end at the comprehensive pier beside Gongnong Bridge. Confirm the exact drop-off and how you will continue from there before booking.
When checked on 7 October 2026, the official site listed ¥320 per raft for Jima and ¥200 per raft for Shui Erdi. These are per-raft listing units, not per-person prices. Passenger capacity, return arrangements and current availability are not stated in those price lines, so confirm them with the pier.
The route price lines do not say that a return transfer is included. Ask the pier what the fare covers and arrange your trip back from the Gongnong Bridge endpoint.
The official route pages place Jima Pier about 5 km and Shui Erdi Pier about 6 km from Yangshuo county town. They do not provide a transfer time or public-transport route. Check the exact pier location and arrange your own connection.
The operator directory lists a Jima hotline at 15807836203 and a Shui Erdi hotline at 15807836003. Confirm the pier, departure arrangements, passenger capacity, price and endpoint for your date.
The operator's Jima route page lists a walking path of about 5 km from Jima Pier to the Impression reception center, passing the waterwheel, Yulong Shuiyun, the Huaying Daoxiang area, Longyin Pavilion and a popular swing. Check current path access and transport before setting out.
