Longjing Gorge + Sandu Cliff Rafting Review!

Just got back from the "ultimate rafting combo" with friends! After trying countless rafting spots, these two activities really hit the mark—thrilling, crystal-clear waters, and stunning scenery. This is the summer happiness formula you'll want to revisit every year! ✨ Real Experience: Double the Thrills, Double the Fun • Longjing Gorge Rafting｜A Screaming Adventure on Mineral Water A 3-kilometer river course with "no dull moments"! Featuring a 128-meter drop with 7 rapids, the raft bounces like a "spring" when rushing down the dam, and waves splash all over you, instantly cooling you down. The highlight? The water quality is incredible! So clear you can see the riverbed pebbles, and it's said to be "drinkable mountain spring water." Your hands won't feel sticky after playing, making it safe for families with kids. ✨ Highlights: No paddles needed—just let the water flow "push you along." Squeeze onto the raft with friends, ride the waves, and laugh until your face hurts! On calmer sections, activate "water battle mode"—a splash with the water scoop turns into a "wet and wild party"! • Sandu Cliff Rafting｜360° Cliffside Thrills A 1,200-meter "cliff-exclusive river course" that's absolutely breathtaking! Starting from a glass walkway atop the mountain, you spiral down in a 360° double-layer loop. The transparent glass below lets you see the wind brushing through treetops and sunlight glinting off the rock walls. The 68-meter drop "spiral curve" is the most thrilling—your raft swings like a "roller coaster," and even gripping the handles tightly won't stop you from screaming! After rafting, you can directly transition to Longjing Gorge for a seamless "high-altitude to canyon" experience that maximizes the fun! 📍 Practical Info + Honest Feedback • Transportation: Drive to "Zhexi Dalongwan Visitor Center" using navigation. The parking lot is spacious (10 RMB/day), and it's a 1.5-hour drive from Hangzhou, perfect for a weekend day trip. • Ticket Prices: Single activity costs 170 RMB/person, while the dual rafting combo (including shuttle bus) is 268 RMB on weekends. It's recommended to buy the combo ticket for convenience and savings. • Downsides: ① Sandu Rafting lasts only 3 minutes. While thrilling, it's short, so play "to your heart's content" before heading to Longjing Gorge. ② The park's shower rooms get overcrowded! On weekend afternoons, plan to shower during off-peak hours to avoid a 30-minute wait (bring a quick-dry towel for convenience). 🧳 Must-Have Checklist (Tested and Approved) • "Battle Gear": Buy a large-capacity water scoop online (it's 3x pricier on-site! The range is perfect for "sneaky attacks") + a neck-hanging waterproof phone pouch (essential for filming the spiral curve). • Outfit: Quick-dry long sleeves + water shoes (for sun protection and slip resistance—witnessed over 10 pairs of flip-flops washed away!). • Snacks: Chocolate/energy bars (rafting is physically demanding, and the mid-course snack stand sells sausages for 5 RMB each—fuel up before continuing). Summary: Perfect for these types of people👇 ✅ Besties/Bro Squad: Water battles + screams—bonding through this "wet and wild party." ✅ Scenery Lovers: Sandu's cliffside views + Longjing Gorge's lush canyon—every shot is a "landscape masterpiece." ✅ Clean Experience Seekers: Longjing Gorge's water quality outshines most rafting spots, so you won't worry about feeling "dirty all over" afterward. After rafting, sit at the foot of the mountain sipping iced sour plum juice, scrolling through your phone's "ugly photos"—hair plastered to your face, cheeks stretched from laughing so hard—and think, "This is what summer should feel like." If you're tired of "ordinary rafting," these two activities will guarantee an adrenaline-pumping experience you'll never forget! 💦