Family Rafting Gone Wrong? No! We Became the Family's Idols

This summer, I took the kids rafting in Lin'an, Hangzhou, and this dynamic duo of rafting spots turned me into the family's "Master Planner"!

🚗 We set off at 10 AM, with the kids screaming excitedly in the back seat. Navigated to "Sandu Mountain Sports Park Visitor Center"—the parking lot was huge, and at just ¥10, it was a steal!

🎢 Sandu Cliff Rafting: Big Kids' Exclusive Adventure
I was worried the kids might be scared, but they were braver than me! The 58-meter suspended glass slide had me screaming with my eyes shut at the start, only to turn and see them wide-eyed, yelling "So cool!" 🤣 The transparent glass design was amazing—feeling the weightlessness while pointing out squirrels in the canyon to the kids made for perfect family bonding.

🌊 Longjing Gorge Rafting: Gentle Thrills for the Whole Family
The water comes from a 928m-high mountain ice spring. The kids giggled nonstop in the middle, even reaching out to catch the splashes 🌊! The latter half had a few thrilling 3-meter drops, but with life jackets on, it was totally safe.

The sweetest part was the midway rest area—splashing and water fights under the sunlight, with even our usually shy kid saying, "Let’s come back next time!"

⚠️ Family Rafting Guide:
✅ Kids under 1.2m and seniors over 60 can’t participate! Don’t risk it!
✅ Bring towels and dry clothes! The changing rooms have hot showers—keep the kids and elders warm.
✅ The ¥15 locker rental is a must!

Afterward, we headed straight to Sandu Mountain Sports Park, where the kids had a blast. This trip completely changed my view of family travel—who knew rafting could be this much fun for everyone!

Post by Henry Bailey Joseph | Jul 24, 2025