[2025 Xingshan ] Travel Guide for Chaotianhou Drifting (Updated Apr)

Yichang people are really happy I went to Yichang for a weekend I was really amazed😭 The air is so fresh, the mountains are green, and the birds are singing and flowers are fragrant It's simply like a fairyland🍃💦 - 💕💕Here you can: Take photos📷: At the end of the rafting, there are hot air balloons, green grass, and a big waterfall. Whether you stand on the grass or in front of the waterfall, the photos come out great~ Camping⛺️: The large lawn in front of the waterfall is especially suitable for camping, and it's very cool in front of the waterfall, not hot at all Rafting💦: There are several ways to raft: day rafting, night rafting, and cave rafting. I chose night rafting. At night, the lights on both sides light up, the scenery is particularly beautiful, and it's not sunny at all at night. The water temperature is also very suitable, not too cold. I highly recommend people who haven't tried night rafting to give it a try~ - ⚠️Night rafting precautions: 1️⃣ After rafting, remember to drink a cup of ginger tea quickly, and then wipe with a towel. If you are weak, you can also prepare a pack of cold medicine for prevention 2️⃣ It gets a bit cold when the wind blows at night, remember to bring a jacket🧥 3️⃣ It's easy for water to get into your eyes while rafting, if possible, bring swimming goggles and earplugs

Wondering how to spend your winter vacation in Yichang? This guide has you covered! This 2-day itinerary will take you to the best spots in Yichang, so you can enjoy a stress-free trip! -------- Itinerary: Day 1: 🌊 Three Gorges Waterfall Visit the magnificent Three Gorges Waterfall and enjoy the rushing water and beautiful scenery. Day 2: 🛶 Chaotianhou Rafting Enjoy the fun of Chaotianhou Rafting, a great place to cool off in the summer. -------- Attraction Recommendations: Three Gorges Waterfall ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Address: Provincial Highway 312, Yiling District, Yichang, Hubei Opening Hours: 8:00 am–4:30 pm Recommended Visit Duration: 2–3 hours The streams, waterfalls, and bridges make this a great place to enjoy the beauty of nature. Chaotianhou Rafting ⭐⭐⭐ Address: S312, Xingshan County, Yichang, Hubei Opening Hours: 8:30 am–3:00 pm Recommended Visit Duration: 2–3 hours The 6.5 km rafting course has a drop of 148 m, making for an exciting rafting experience. -------- Travel Tips: 👕 **Clothing**: The temperature in Yichang in February is moderate but variable. We recommend bringing spring/autumn clothes and a thick coat for the morning and evening, as well as comfortable sneakers for long walks. 🎒 **Accessories**: Sunglasses and sunscreen are essential to protect your eyes and skin. A selfie stick will help you capture the best moments. Don't forget to bring a power bank to keep your devices charged. 📇 **Documents**: Bring your ID card, passport, and other documents with you in case you need them. If you plan to drive, bring your driver's license. 💊 **Other Essentials**: Bring common medications such as motion sickness and cold medicine in case you feel unwell. Mosquito repellent or balm can help prevent insect bites. -------- Discover the beauty of Yichang! 🌈 Have fun and enjoy your trip!

Yichang Chaotianhou Rafting is a national 4A-level scenic spot. Here is a detailed introduction: Basic Information • Location: Near Gaolan Toll Station, Provincial Highway 312, Shuiyuesi Town, Xingshan County, Hubei Province, halfway between Yichang and Shennongjia, 100 km from Yichang, 90 km from Shennongjia, 90 km from the Three Gorges Dam, and 12 km from Xiangxi Wharf by water. • Scenic Area Scale: The total area is 5.5 square kilometers, consisting of two rivers, Kongzi River and Xiayang River. Rafting Features • Length and Drop: The rafting is 6.5 km long with a drop of 148 meters, passing through scenic spots such as Wofoshan, Baduanjin, Jiangjunzhu, and Chaotianhou. The rapids are full of rocks, ups and downs, and thrilling. • Rafting Types: There are many options, such as white rafting, night rafting, and dream cave rafting. Among them, night rafting is the first in Hubei Province, creating a unique adventure atmosphere; dream cave rafting is suitable for family trips, allowing children to participate safely with their parents. Supporting Facilities • Water Park: It has two swimming pools with a depth of 1 meter and 1.3 meters, with a large area of more than 700 square meters, and the park has large slides and fun floats. • Outdoor Development Base: Located in the scenic area racetrack, it has basic facilities such as military seven items, graduation wall, and CS simulation gun, with more than 40 outdoor development projects. • RV Camping Base: Provides RV camping services, allowing tourists to enjoy a different accommodation experience in nature. Transportation Guide • Self-driving: Shanghai-Chengdu Expressway G42 directly to the scenic area, there are corresponding self-driving routes from Chongqing, Wuhan, Yichang, Xiangyang, and other places. For example, if you start from Yichang city, you can go through Development Avenue in the Development Zone, enter Provincial Highway 312 from Xiaoxita Roundabout, then turn left into G42 Expressway (Yiba Expressway), and get off the expressway from Gaolan Exit to the scenic area. • Public Transportation: You can take the 808 intercity bus directly to Chaotianhou Scenic Area at Yichang Railway East Station Passenger Transport Center and Xingshan Bus Passenger Station, or you can take the Zhengwan High-speed Railway to Xingshan Station, and then transfer to the 808 intercity bus at Xingshan Passenger Transport Center. Precautions • Age and Health Restrictions: Children under 7 years old and under 1.2 meters, women over 55 years old and men over 60 years old, excessive drinkers, pregnant women, disabled people, and people with mental illness, heart disease, and other dangerous diseases are not allowed to participate in rafting. • Items to Bring: It is forbidden to bring knives, needles, and other ironware, water guns, paddles, and other items on the boat. Watches, glasses, cash, and other items that cannot be damp or valuables should be kept properly, and do not bring them on board.

#September2024 It was my first time to go rafting in the mainland and the experience was really good. Chaotianhou is the ceiling of drifting around Wuhan. 🚣🏼 🎫Enter with your ticket and you can get rafting shoes + a water bag to store your phone. 📱If you wear jewelry or watches, you can take an extra waterproof bag to store them. The scenery along the way is really beautiful, surrounded by mountains, with winding streams. There are 2 cave drifting spots along the entire route, just like a starry sky tunnel, and the water flows faster! ⚠️The water flow will be more turbulent at the corners, so everyone must hold on to the handrails on the boat. It's very exciting when the water pours from your head to your whole body, 🙀 but don't scream, because you may accidentally drink the water🤣

Can you imagine? In Xingshan County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, there is the best rafting destination in summer - Chaotianhou Rafting🤩. Here, you can not only experience thrilling rafting but also enjoy the coolness of nature. It is definitely the best choice for summer❗️ ✔️Passionate Rafting✔️Cool Summer Escape ✔️Natural Scenery✔️Extreme Challenges Experience it all at once, and every photo you take will look great📷 Here is a comprehensive guide to Chaotianhou Rafting 📝Remember to save📮 it first, then check💌 in❗️ · ☑️Basic Information Chaotianhou Rafting 📮Gaolan Town, Xingshan County, Yichang City, Hubei Province 🚗Self-driving: Navigate to "Chaotianhou Rafting", about 2 hours drive from Yichang, about 4-5 hours drive from Wuhan 🚝High-speed rail: After arriving at Yichang East Station, take the 808 intercity bus to Gaolan Station, then transfer to a taxi to the scenic spot 🈺️Opening hours: May-October, 11:30-15:00; Night rafting time is 20:00-21:00 · ☑️Check-in Guide ❶Passionate Rafting The whole journey is about 6.5 kilometers, with a drop of 148 meters, experiencing the thrill of rushing down from the mountain stream💦. During the rafting, you will pass through multiple rapids and bends, making it a place for the brave to challenge💪. It is recommended to wear comfortable sportswear and non-slip shoes, and be prepared to get soaked. · ❷Cool Summer Escape The banks are shaded by green trees, and the water is crystal clear, making it an excellent choice for summer escape🍃. During the rafting, you can fully enjoy the coolness of nature, stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and enjoy this moment of tranquility and comfort😌. · ❸Natural Scenery While rafting, you will be attracted by the natural scenery on both sides. With strange rocks and surrounded by green mountains, it feels like entering a natural landscape painting🌿. Remember to bring a waterproof camera to capture these beautiful moments and keep this gift of nature📸. · ❹Extreme Challenges Chaotianhou Rafting not only offers thrilling rafting experiences but also various extreme challenge projects to choose from, such as high-altitude zip lines, rock climbing, etc., making your journey more colorful🏞️. Whether you are an adventure enthusiast or a tourist who wants to challenge yourself, you can find your own fun here. · Explore the world, starting from here! Chaotianhou Rafting End

🌄Dear friends, today I want to share with you a super amazing travel destination—Chaotianhou😜 📍Attraction Address: No. 024, Group 1, Gaolan Shizhu Temple Village, Shuiyuesi Town, Xingshan County, Yichang City, Hubei Province 🚗Transportation: 🚘Self-driving: The scenic spot is 60 kilometers away from Yichang City and 90 kilometers from Shennongjia. The Gaolan Interchange Exit of the Huyu Expressway (G42) leads directly to the scenic spot parking lot🅿️ 🏨Accommodation: It is recommended to stay in local characteristic homestays🏠, with beautiful environment and thoughtful service, making you feel the warmth of home💗. There are also some high-end hotels to choose from, with complete facilities and unparalleled comfort🛏 🍱Food: The food here is also not to be missed😋. Special farmhouse dishes, fresh vegetables🥬, and delicious chicken soup🐔 are unforgettable. 🛍Shopping: You can buy some local handicrafts🎨 as souvenirs, or taste local specialties to take home and share with your family🍬 👍️Must-visit attractions: The natural scenery of Chaotianhou is absolutely stunning🌳. Green mountains and clear waters, blue sky and white clouds, as if you are in a fairyland👼. Be sure to experience the thrilling rafting on the river🌊, it's super exciting🤩. There are also tranquil mountain paths where you can stroll, listen to the birds singing🦜, and feel the charm of nature. 🎟️Ticket information: 🎫Chaotianhou Rafting: The listed price for adults is 170 yuan, with a discounted price starting from 130 yuan per person. 🎫Chaotianhou Sightseeing: Tickets + electric car tickets for adults start from 50 yuan. 💗Other tips: ⚠️When rafting, please wear life jackets🦺, helmets, and knee pads correctly. Do not remove or discard them during the trip; it is strictly forbidden to wear slippers, sandals, high heels, open-toed shoes🩴, or go barefoot🛟. Do not wear glasses while rafting to avoid injuring your nose. If necessary, secure them with a cotton string or rubber band. ⚠️Rafting is done in pairs. Try to choose a partner with similar weight, sit face to face steadily, hold the safety handles on both sides of the raft🚣, lower your center of gravity, lean forward, and do not sit on the gunwale or extend your legs outside the boat. It is strictly forbidden to swim🏊‍♀️ or connect boats🛶. ⚠️If the boat capsizes, do not panic. Push away the boat covering your head⛵️, shout for help, and wait for the safety staff to rescue you🚑. ⚠️Minors under 1.5 meters tall need to complete relevant procedures and hire a professional sailor for escort at their own expense; minors under 35 kilograms and particularly timid individuals, if they insist on rafting, need to complete relevant procedures and hire a professional sailor for escort at their own expense🚣‍♀️.