2025 Xingan Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

Located in Longnan City, Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, Qianhai Muyuan Rafting is a national 4A-level tourist attraction featuring a 4.3-kilometer-long primitive forest rafting river with a drop of 128 meters and an average slope of 7%. Known as "South China's most thrilling rafting track," the area boasts a vegetation coverage rate of 98% and an average summer temperature of 23°C, making it the perfect destination for both cooling off and seeking adventure. Must-Experience Highlights: 1️⃣ Forest Traverse & Cliff Drift Starting from the 600-meter-altitude primitive forest, you’ll pass through eight treacherous rapids and waterfalls, such as "Three Pools Reflecting the Moon" and "Dragon’s Back Sprint." The rushing waters shoot forward like arrows, while cliffs on both sides whiz by, synchronizing your heartbeat with your screams. 2️⃣ Water Skywalk & Reflection Wonders Midway through, you’ll encounter "One Line Sky," where light and shadow dance between 200-meter-high cliff canyons. After heavy rain, you can witness the "Rainbow Waterfall," with rainbows arching overhead and boats drifting through the water curtain cave, as if entering a gateway to a fairyland. 3️⃣ Stargazing Camping & Forest Fun Spend the night in stargazing tents by the bamboo forest or join the nighttime glow-in-the-dark kayaking activity. Paddle under the stars and immerse yourself in the magical charm of the "Water Firefly Forest." Exclusive Activities: • Parent-Child Rappelling: Customized parent-child rope descent courses allow families to tackle a 20-meter-high platform together, fostering a sense of adventure and teamwork. • Forest Cooking: Enjoy freshly harvested seasonal mountain delicacies prepared in a boat-tail kitchen, including bamboo tube rice and wild honey tea, for a taste of authentic mountain flavors. Practical Information: • Tickets: Rafting project costs 188 RMB/person (includes waterproof gear). Night rafting incurs an additional 60 RMB. Participation is prohibited for children and individuals over 65 years old. • Transportation: A 40-minute self-drive from Ganzhou or take the high-speed train to Longnan East Station and transfer to the scenic area shuttle bus (50 minutes). From rushing rapids to waterborne fairylands, Qianhai Muyuan Rafting invites you to ignite your mountain and water adventure in "South China's highest-altitude rafting experience!" Book now to unlock the drifting secrets hidden deep in the forest!

The hotel looks like it cost a lot to build and is probably the most magnificent in Xingan County. The price is worth the facilities and equipment. It is located next to the county government, near the Gan River, with plenty of open space and convenient parking. It is currently the highest-standard hotel in Xingan, with dining, accommodation, banquets, and leisure facilities. The hotel is only a wall away from the Cultural and Art Center, and it is full of cultural and artistic atmosphere. From time to time, long-legged beauties and big-eyed girls walk through the elevator corridor, which is full of international style and holiday flavor. The chef's food is also delicious and suitable for all ages. When I checked in today, I saw the signs for three wedding banquets downstairs. The room facilities are also very new, clean, and tidy. I have to complain about the service. When I asked the front desk if takeout could be delivered upstairs, the front desk said no and that I had to pick it up downstairs. I originally wanted to go out for a walk, so I came downstairs. Unexpectedly, the delivery guy could clearly go upstairs and even took the freight elevator, perfectly missing me and making me wander downstairs for a long time for nothing.

The hotel is in a good location, opposite the Bronze Park, near the county government building, and close to the Gan River. The county is not big, and there are many restaurants nearby. It's about a ten-minute walk to the train station and about five minutes to the South City Bus Station. The surrounding environment is quiet. Of all the hotels I've stayed in on business trips, this is the only one I've seen that puts the vertical air conditioner in the corridor. The price/performance ratio is pretty good. For less than 200, you have everything you need. The gym is open until 11:30 pm, they help dry the clothes you put in the washing machine and put them in bags for you, there are two kinds of tea available on the first floor every day, and the breakfast is also pretty good. The room size is standard, clean and tidy, and the landscape design is beautiful. There is a dry and wet separation, a leisure sofa, a standard bed that sleeps well, and one high and one low pillow. The ground parking was full, so I parked in the underground garage a bit further away, which was acceptable. The service is warm and thoughtful, and the front desk can quickly solve problems.