🌟【Must-Do with Kids! Ultimate Guide to Nanxi River Bamboo Rafting】

This summer, we took the kids to experience bamboo rafting on Nanxi River, completely healed by the mountains and waters – the little ones didn’t even want to leave! Here’s a nanny-level guide for you to bookmark👇 🌟【Core Experience: Bamboo Rafting】 - Recommended Route: Xiaogang Pier → Lion Rock (5km, 40-60 mins) ✅ Gentle currents, perfect for kids 3+; experienced rafters share stories of the scenery ✅ Max 5 people per raft (ideal for 4 adults + 1 child; ~¥360/4 pax) ✅ Let kids splash and fish in shallow areas (bring water guns/nets – ¥10 at the entrance) - Hidden Gems: 1️⃣ Let kids "steer" the raft with the rafter’s pole to build teamwork 2️⃣ Pack snacks for a floating picnic mid-river 3️⃣ Depart after 4pm to avoid sun and catch stunning sunsets 🚗【Getting There】 - Drive: Navigate to "Nanxi River Xiaogang Bamboo Rafting Pier" (5hrs from Shanghai, 3hrs from Hangzhou; free parking) - Train: Shanghai Hongqiao → Yongjia Station (2.5hrs), then ~40min taxi to pier (¥80) - Shuttle: Free return buses from Lion Rock Pier to Xiaogang (last bus 5:30pm) 👶【Packing List】 ✅ Sun protection: Bucket hat, arm sleeves, SPF50+ (UV is intense!) ✅ Extra clothes: Swimwear + sun shirt for rafting ✅ Dry bag: For phones/IDs ✅ Kids’ life jackets: Adult ones provided; bring child-sized ✅ Mini fan: Summer essential 🌈【Nearby Family Fun】 1. Taishi Grassland (5min drive) 🌿 Ghibli-style fields for camping, cow-feeding, and fishing 📸 Photo ops: Lone tree + riverside pebble beach 2. Furong Ancient Village (10min drive) 🏯 1,000-year-old "Seven Stars & Eight Dippers" layout; try cobblestone mazes 🎮 Activities: Archery (¥20), Hanfu photos 3. Caihong Bay Park (20min drive) 🎡 Playgrounds, petting zoo, rainbow slides – kids’ paradise 🚁 Summer-only: Hot air balloon rides (¥200/pax; book ahead) 🍜【Food Guide】 - Must-try: 1️⃣ Yongjia wheat cakes ("Auntie Wang’s" in Yantou: savory dried veg + pork) 2️⃣ Nanxi River fragrant fish (Lingshang Renjia: crispy with lemon dip) 3️⃣ Sweet potato dumplings ("A Fang’s" in Fenglin: juicy radish-pork filling) - Tips: ❌ Overpriced park restaurants; eat in Yantou/Fenglin ❌ Whole lamb roast (~¥300) is huge – half portion for small families ⚠️【Safety】 1. Wear life jackets; no standing/rough play 2. Follow rafter’s instructions if grounded 3. Call ahead after rain (scenic but may close) 📌【Sample Itinerary】 09:00 Arrive at Xiaogang Pier (tickets + life jackets) 10:00 Rafting (20min water play mid-route) 12:00 Lunch in Yantou ("Nanxi Kitchen") 14:00 Taishi Grassland camping 16:30 Furong Village cultural activities 18:30 Lingshang lamb feast 20:00 Return/stay at riverside B&Bs 🌙【Stays】 - Yueting Nanshe: Kids’ rooms with slides, pool access to river - Xuli·Nanxi River: Glass villas in rice fields; family activities This summer, escape the city chaos and let Nanxi River’s bamboo rafts heal your soul with the kids! Like + save, and follow for more hidden family gems~ 💫