West China provides travelers with one of the world’s best river rafting trips (pictured above is The Wushan Yangtze River Bridge by Jun Wei Fan). In fact, rafting on the mighty Yangtze River is by far the most popular water activity among adventure-sports lovers.
If your idea of adventure involves high risk, a river rafting trip along the Yangtze River promises a fun, yet epic adventure, with movement through some challenging twists and turns. Rafting, even for only an afternoon, allows paddling past majestic terraced fields, glimpses of ancient stone villages, and extraordinary views of surrounding towering mountains, mystifying this extraordinary experience.
How Powerful is the River on these Yangtze River Rafting Trips?
Some of the gorges are twice the depth of those at the Grand Canyon and although the Yangtze river is much narrower than rivers on other river rafting trips, the flow has twice the power. The Tiger Leaping Gorge (below) has so much power that one avoids it and starts the rafting adventure below it.
Recommended Experience Levels for Yangtze River Rafting Trips
The Class III – V rapids makes it highly unsuitable for beginners to opt for rafting here, as this can pose great safety hazards. However, experienced intermediate to advanced rafters will have a great, challenging time.
To experience thrills of a lifetime, rafters can choose to go for adventurous river rafting trips from February to March and from August to October.
Important Tips for Your River Rafting Trips on the Yangtze
One safety tip would be to hold the paddle properly. Many people get this wrong, and this can be a great safety concern. So, do consult your professional guide for the right technique. Yunnan Adventure Travel gets top marks and offers rafting tours from one to 11 days.
Also, it’s always great to carry sunscreen and a pair of UV protected sunglasses, on a clear sunny day to protect yourself from severe sunburn.
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