Yulong River is the biggest branch of the Li River in YangShuo County.Some villagers made bigger rafts and started to woo the travelers and soon it became a highlight of tour around Yangshuo. The clear water runs smoothly past fields,farmhouses, trees and mountains. Sitting on the reclining chair on the raft, you can enjoy an all around view of the natural, rural life down the river.
The excellent composition of water, ancient bridges and mountains along this waterway is one of the favorite choices of photographers and artists coming to the area.
Passengers are entranced with the harmonious picture of women washing clothes beside the river,ducks swimming on the river,bamboo rafts moving under the old bridge,and farmers working in the fields.Yulong has a different kind of beauty than the Li River. Along the Yulong River you can find Fuli Bridge, Guiyi Original Site, Ancient Village, Xiangui Bridge, the Zhus'Camp,Chuan Cave, Rhinoceros Deep Pool, Zhaoyang Camp, Seven Stars and other scenic spots.
Most tourist traffic on this river is on small bamboo rafts. The going price for a trip on these rafts is about 150 Yuan per raft.
A fabulous hike and bike tour, cycle to Baisha's Yulong Bridge through the trails along the Yulong River, and stay on bamboo raft down river to Gao Tian. You'll pass six unforgettable ancient bridges during the 5-hour walk, or 3 hour cycling. These can be some of the most memorable days on your China experience.
