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Yulong River bamboo raft (Yangshuo)

Yulong River bamboo raft (Yangshuo) tickets for foreigners

遇龙河竹筏 — one recommended booking path, with clear steps.

Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Photo: Iain Cameron / CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Guilin / Yangshuo · 遇龙河竹筏

At a glance

Book ahead?
Recommended
Where
Official WeChat mini-program (遇龙河)
When tickets release
Next-day tickets release at 20:00 Beijing time in the “遇龙河” WeChat mini-program; peak docks sell out fast.
Open & closed days
May stop in bad weather
Price
Priced per raft and by route — not confirmed on an official page
Hours
Daytime
Passport on entry
Not confirmed — carry your passport in case of an ID check.
Full times, prices and rules
Ticket release
Next-day tickets released at 20:00 Beijing time in the official “遇龙河” WeChat mini-program (real-name); popular docks sell out within minutes in peak season.
Recommended path

Official WeChat mini-program (遇龙河)

Raft tickets are sold through the official “遇龙河” WeChat mini-program, real-name only; next-day tickets are released at 20:00. Outside peak season you can often still buy at the dock on the day. Bring your passport — it's checked before boarding.

How to book via WeChat

Last checked 6 Oct 2026 · How we verify

Step-by-step booking guide

  1. 1

    Pick a route

    Routes differ in length and number of weirs. Ask your hotel which dock suits you.

  2. 2

    Book at 20:00 the evening before

    Tickets for the next day open at 20:00 Beijing time in the “遇龙河” WeChat mini-program, real-name only. Popular docks sell out within minutes in peak season.

  3. 3

    Or try the dock on the day (off-peak)

    Outside peak season, same-day tickets are often still available at the dock.

  4. 4

    Bring your passport

    It's checked against the booking before boarding — no passport, no raft.

  5. 5

    Waterproof your phone

    Rafts drop over small weirs; life jackets are mandatory. Rain or high water can suspend rafting.

Key pitfalls

  • Not the same as big Li River cruise.
  • Official raft piers safer than random touts.

If it doesn’t work

Backup options

Use these only if the recommended path doesn’t work.

Ticket office on siteSame-day tickets at the docks outside peak season; long queues when the online allocation is gone.
Ask your hotelYangshuo hotels often book rafts for guests.
What recent travelers report
OTA booking common for secondary-city attractions. reddit.com

Check before you go

Unverified or may have changed — confirm on the booking channel.

  • Booking rules come from a Yangshuo travel agency's 2026 guide, not an official page we could fetch.

FAQ

How do I book a Yulong River bamboo raft?

Through the official “遇龙河” WeChat mini-program. Next-day tickets open at 20:00, real-name only.

Source: travelchinawith.me

Can I just turn up at the dock?

Often outside peak season. In peak season, online tickets sell out and dock queues get long.

Source: travelchinawith.me

Do I need my passport?

Yes. It's checked against your booking before you board.

Source: travelchinawith.me

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Sources

  • travelchinawith.meTravel China With Me (2026): official 遇龙河 mini-program, 20:00 next-day release, passport check, dock same-day · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • uk.trip.combamboo raft as separate product · accessed 6 Oct 2026

Last checked 6 Oct 2026 · How we verify