[2025 Tonglu ] Travel Guide for Tianmu River Drifting (Updated Apr)

| A hidden gem nestled amidst picturesque mountains and rivers. 🌳Tonglu, a charming town not far from Hangzhou, boasts breathtaking scenery and offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Today, I'll share my one-day itinerary for exploring the stunning landscapes of Tonglu~ ⛰Daqi Mountain National Forest Park 📍Address: Search for "Daqi Mountain National Forest Park East Gate Parking Lot" on your map app. 🎫Tickets: CNY 46 per adult Opening hours: 8am–4:30pm Suggested route: Bamboo Path > Green World > Water Curtain Waterfall > Buyun Pavilion > Iron Chain Bridge > Stone House > Tianchi Lake > Educated Youth Canal > Forest Flying Squirrel Recommended reason: With high forest coverage and fresh air, it's known as "Little Jiuzhaigou." The emerald green Tianchi Lake, nestled among the mountains like a gemstone, makes you feel like you've stepped into a fairytale. Photo spots: 1. Water Curtain Waterfall: Spread your arms and capture the moment when the rainbow surrounds you as sunlight pierces through the mist. It's incredibly beautiful. 2. Lakeside: Use the live photo feature on your iPhone to capture the illusion of koi swimming past your feet. It gives you a "budget-friendly Jiuzhaigou" vibe. 3. Tianchi Lake at the summit: Capture the reflection of the blue sky and white clouds in the lake, creating a symmetrical composition of the reflection and the actual scene. It's a guaranteed stunning shot. Activities: 1. Deer Park: Get up close and personal with sika deer. They are super gentle, and you might even get a lick on the palm of your hand. 2. Forest Flying Squirrel: Take the Forest Flying Squirrel ride down the mountain. This exhilarating roller coaster offers a thrilling descent from the summit. 3. Off-Road Adventure: Ride an off-road vehicle through the mountain trails, splashing through mud and puddles. Double the fun! 🛶Tianmu Creek Bamboo Rafting 📍Address: Search for "Tianmupoye" on your map app. 🎫Tickets: From CNY 38 (special offer from March 8 to 31, including a custom-made cherry blossom milk tea) Opening hours: 8am–5pm Recommended reason: Enjoy a relaxing 40-minute bamboo raft ride along the river, surrounded by picturesque scenery and the limited-time spring view of wild cherry blossoms. Photo spot: The dopamine-themed decorations on the shore create a fairytale-like setting, perfect for taking photos. Tips: 1. The best time for photos is between 2pm and 4pm when the lighting is ideal for capturing atmospheric shots. 2. Each raft is equipped with life jackets and parasols and accommodates six people. Remember to apply sunscreen beforehand. 🚗Transportation: 1. High-speed rail: Hangzhou East to Tonglu Station (approx. 40 mins), then a CNY 15 taxi ride to the scenic area. 2. Car: Search for "Daqi Mountain National Forest Park" parking lot on your map app. Parking is CNY 5 per hour. 🍜Food recommendations: 1. Yaoji Noodle Restaurant: A local favorite for noodles. Try the pork liver noodles. 2. Tonglu Ren: Great ambiance and delicious food. The meaty taro burger and braised chicken are worth trying. 3. Qiangge Scallion Pancake: Packed with scallions and bursting with aroma. Grab one if you're passing by. Tonglu's landscapes are truly therapeutic, with every scene captivating the senses. If you love nature, be sure to visit Tonglu and experience the beauty of its mountains and rivers! Don't forget to like and save this post~

We tried it for you, and it's worth a visit. 👇Attractions 1. Yaolin Wonderland: The stalactites in the cave are of various shapes, like a fairyland, making it a great place to explore. 2. Daqishan National Forest Park: With beautiful mountains and rivers and fresh air, it's a great place for a relaxing vacation. 3. Tianmu River Rafting: A great place to play in the water in summer, with beautiful scenery along the way and exciting rafting activities. Food Recommendations 1. Tonglu Fish Head: Fresh and tender, it's one of the specialties of Tonglu. 2. Tonglu Oil Noodles: Chewy and one of the favorite noodles of the locals. 3. Farmhouse Stir-fry: Made with local seasonal vegetables, simple and refreshing, leaving a lasting impression. ⚠️Travel Tips 1. Best time to visit: Spring and autumn, with pleasant weather, are suitable for travel. 2. Transportation: You can take a high-speed train to Tonglu Station and then transfer to local transportation to the attractions. 3. Accommodation: Tonglu has various hotels and homestays to choose from according to your needs. 💼Itinerary Suggestions Day 1: Arrive in Tonglu, check into the hotel, and visit Yaolin Wonderland. Day 2: Head to Daqishan National Forest Park, experience the natural scenery, and taste local food. Day 3: Experience Tianmu River Rafting, feel the excitement and joy, and end the trip.

| 1-day itinerary included. Tonglu is a 1-hour drive from Hangzhou and is my ideal holiday destination. I've been there 4 times, and each time I discover something new. Compared to spring and summer, Tonglu in autumn has a unique charm. Avoid the crowds and enjoy a niche trip to experience the healing power of autumn in Jiangnan. Row a boat on the green water and feel like you're traveling through a colorful painting of mountains and forests. The karst caves are like a dream. This is a small city that you can never get tired of. I've put together a 1-day itinerary for you. Here's how you can plan a short weekend trip. 💕 Transportation 🚆 From Hangzhou, it takes only 30 minutes to get to Tonglu Station, then take a taxi. 🚗 If you're driving, just navigate to the scenic area. 1-day itinerary Tonglu Station ➡️ 40 minutes to Tianmu Stream ➡️ 10 minutes to Yaolin Wonderland ➡️ Return Attractions 📍 Tianmu Stream Take a bamboo raft to enjoy the green mountains and water. The green stream and the autumn colors are intertwined, dotted in the mountains, like a natural landscape painting. It's beautiful. The pier is decorated with autumn scenes, perfect for taking photos. 📍 Yaolin Wonderland This is a natural karst cave, warm in winter and cool in summer, a great place for family trips. The stalactites of various shapes are illuminated by colorful lights, like a scene from a sci-fi movie. Every photo is stunning.

A real-life "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains" painting, come to Tonglu in autumn 🍂   The most charming season of the year in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai is finally here! The temperature is not too cold, but the colors are starting to change 🍂 The colorful autumn colors can only be felt in a treasure city like Tonglu! It doesn't take too long, just two days and one night to have fun~   🍂 Route: Tianmu Stream Rafting - Yaolin Wonderland 🌊Tianmu Stream Rafting: 🔸Rafting from summer to autumn is really fun And as Tonglu is picturesque all year round The current time period is also the golden season for autumn viewing The colors of the mountains reflect the blue-green lake, and the rich colors are especially healing There are also autumn-themed and golden harvest elements everywhere Taking photos and drying autumn here, it feels like you can take pictures 🔸If you want to feel this "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains" up close Don't miss the way to enjoy the autumn scenery at a slow pace by rafting Take a bamboo raft of the same style as Guilin to drift through this landscape painting As the emerald green lake reflects the bright sunlight and the reflected mountain scenery In front of you is the blue-green lake, and in the distance is the gradient autumn scenery, which is really pleasant 🔸In addition, there are many water projects to visit Playing in the water on the shore, fighting in the water, or checking in and taking pictures are all very good   🎆Yaolin Wonderland: As a 4A scenic spot, you can't miss Yaolin Wonderland when you come to Tonglu The outdoor autumn colors continue, and the cave is even more unique The water droplets formed over hundreds of millions of years have brought the magic of nature to the fullest Entering the cave, passing through the silver corridor, you can feel what a gentle and dreamy wonderland is like     📍 Hangzhou·Tonglu

I brought my kids to Tonglu again on the weekend I went to Tonglu several times in the summer. I didn't expect Tonglu to be more fun in autumn Rolling mountains and dense forests The kids had a blast riding on bamboo rafts and exploring caves! There are also colorful autumn sun The view is amazing! · My route: Morning: Take a bamboo raft to raft along Tianmu River and watch the autumn sun Afternoon: Visit the caves in Yaolin Wonderland The two scenic spots are very close, less than ten minutes by car, the scenery is beautiful, and there is not much walking. There are both boat rides and caves, which is very suitable for taking children to play. · transportation: 1.5 hours by car from Hangzhou; about 40 minutes by taxi from Tonglu High-speed Railway Station · Tianmu Creek Tianmu Creek in autumn has a feeling of harvest, with peppers, corn, eggplants, and colorful sun-drying. It is full of autumn atmosphere and great for taking pictures. We also took a bamboo raft, which took about 40 minutes. It was very gentle and suitable for bringing children and the elderly. There was a beautiful river view on both sides of the river, as if we were in Guilin! Bridges, mountains, forests, the scenery is so beautiful~ Tips: Opening hours: 08:30-16:00 Play time: about 1-2 hours · Yaolin Wonderland The karst cave, which is 18 degrees all year round, has a unique landform that opened Maomao's eyes. Passing through the tunnel that looks like a firefly cave, you can see strange stalagmites, colorful stalactites, the 7-meter-high Milky Way Waterfall, and the colorful Yaolin Jade Peak. You can't help but sigh at the uncanny workmanship of nature. The lights here are pure and beautiful, not the bright red and green colors, very dreamy. Tips: Opening hours: 08:30-16:00 Play time: about 2 hours The temperature inside the cave is about 18 degrees. You need to bring a coat in summer. The temperature difference between inside and outside the cave is not big. · Nearby Attractions: Yan Ziling Fishing Platform Fuchun River Daqishan Forest Park Jiangnan Ancient Village Shishe Village You can also go on a two-day one-night or three-day two-night trip together~ · I didn’t expect that Tonglu is not only a great place to escape the heat in summer, but also has such beautiful scenery in autumn! Tonglu is great, I'll come again next time~

You must visit Tonglu Xiaowuyuan this autumn and winter! It's really stunningly beautiful 🥹 If you want to know where you must go this fall and winter, You must not miss Tonglu Xiaowuyuan~ It is no exaggeration to say that the autumn sun drying here is really beautiful💞 As soon as you enter Tianmu Creek rafting! The whole scene is full of autumn sun A variety of crops fill the roof of the house Red persimmons, golden corn, fiery red peppers~ It's like a colorful picture scroll 💞full of the joy of harvest. Tonglu in autumn is so beautiful! 🌟Yaolin Wonderland Don't miss this stop in Tonglu Yaolin Wonderland~ The caves and light shows with constant temperature throughout the year are great for taking photos✨There are also many amusement facilities, so even adults can have a great time Let’s enjoy the joy of autumn together

Have you been to Zhejiang and Shanghai to enjoy the autumn scenery? Tonglu is a place that makes people yearn for it. The blue glass sea is so clear that it seems to wash away the dust of the soul. 🌈 Our adventure starts with rafting on the Tianmu River. Follow in the footsteps of the ancient traveler Xu Xiake. Enjoy the blue sky and water along the way. Feel the magnificence and harmony of nature. 🌈 The karst cave wonders of Yaolin Wonderland are breathtaking. Each hall is carefully arranged, and the light show is like a dream. The ancient stalactites are even more mysterious, and the newly added snow scene adds a touch of romance and beauty to this wonderland. It has become a great place to take photos.

The autumn in Tonglu is so beautiful. Tianmu River bamboo rafting and Yaolin Wonderland are places I want to visit every year. 🚿Tianmu River bamboo rafting • Opening hours: 08:00~16:30 from May 1 to October 31 From November 1 to April 30 of the following year, it is 08:30~15:30. • Special experience: Tianmu River rafting is known as "the river has 18 rapids, each higher than the next", which is an excellent place for bamboo rafting and leather rafting. You can take a quaint bamboo raft and go downstream, feeling the excitement and fun of crossing streams and valleys and the ups and downs of the river. Along the way, you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of beautiful mountains and hills, cormorants fishing, and fish and shrimp playing with each other. • Ticket price: Bamboo rafting 65/person, rubber rafting 50/person. 🪨Yaolin Wonderland • Opening hours: Generally 08:30~16:00, which may be adjusted according to the season and weather. • Featured landscape: Yaolin Wonderland is a typical karst landform. The cave is divided into seven cave halls. The first four halls are natural landscapes, and the last three halls are "fairyland" amusement palaces built artificially using sound, light, electricity and other technological means. The rock landscape inside the cave is magnificent and diverse, and it is known as the "crown of all caves in the country." Outside the cave, there are also electric sightseeing cars, the "Thirty-Six Stratagems" wax museum, and the large landscape bonsai garden - Miaofeng Garden. Tianmu River bamboo rafting and Yaolin Wonderland are both great places to enjoy the autumn! There are also autumn sun drying activities, take photos and make them into films!

It is indeed the "Little Guilin" of Hangzhou. Autumn is as beautiful as a painting. It is perfect to come here to enjoy the autumn! Take a bamboo rafting ride and experience the artistic conception of "people swimming in the middle of a painting". After finishing Tianmu River🔚, you can go to Yaolin Wonderland. This is a naturally formed karst cave. Various stalactites in the cave show unparalleled beauty🤩 under the refraction of colorful lights, which is full of visual impact~ 🚗Transportation: Take the high-speed rail🚄 to Tonglu Station, take a taxi to Tianmu Creek for about 40 minutes, and take a taxi from Tianmu Creek to Yaolin Wonderland for about 15 minutes! It is recommended to drive by yourself if possible!

People in Tonglu are really tight-lipped! There are so many fun attractions that I haven’t mentioned yet㊙️! Following the unlocking of Qinxi Xianggu and Fuchun Taoyuan last week! I’m obsessed with the scenic spot that has its own cool air! · then! I'm here to escape the heat again this week! This time I chose a super relaxing tour route! Here is the one-day tour guide! · First stop: Tianmu River rafting Ahaha! It is very pleasant to drift on the water on a bamboo raft! Both sides are surrounded by green! The whole journey takes 40 minutes! Participate in the scenic area's summer "Dopamine Water gun battle", water guns and old popsicles are given upon entry! Occasionally you will encounter other bamboo rafts, you can pick up water guns! Have a big water battle! Slightly wet! It's so comfortable to blow the river breeze! There are also some check-in devices on the shore to take pictures! · Second stop: Yaolin Wonderland It is only a 10-minute drive from Tianmu Creek! Very convenient to get to! And this natural cave has a temperature of 16° all year round! Much more powerful than air conditioning! Once you go in, you won’t want to come out! The stalactites in the cave are of various shapes, and some of the lighting arrangements inside are as dreamy as fireflies and the starry sky. and! Now you can also experience the ice and snow fantasy, with regular snowfall and performances. Kids love it! There is also rafting in the cave, which is more exciting than Tianmu Creek! · 🚗 Transportation: Self-driving: About 1.5 hours from downtown Hangzhou, about 3 hours from downtown Suzhou. High-speed rail: To Tonglu Station, take a taxi for about 45 minutes. - ‼ Tips 🏃‍♂ Wear non-slip shoes when hiking, as the road surface is slippery 🧥 Bring a shirt, as some places are cooler 🦟 There are mosquitoes outdoors, please take precautions against mosquitoes and insects ·

Every year during the summer vacation, Tonglu is our family’s favorite destination to visit by car. It can be called Zhong Lingyuxiu, This treasure town is full of strange mountains and rivers. Intoxicating. There are many attractions to visit in Tonglu. I've been there no less than ten times. This time we went to two representative attractions worth visiting in Tonglu: They are Tianmu River Rafting and Yaolin Wonderland, which are suitable for all ages. Come and follow our fresh summer escape route, Let’s unlock this “fairy town” together! Rafting on Tianmu River Located in Yaolin Town, Tonglu County, Zhejiang Province. Specifically, it is a section of water about 5 kilometers long from Bipu Pier to Lengkeng in Tonglu County. The entire rafting process takes about 40 minutes to 1 hour. The waters of the Tianmu stream are all azure, crystal clear to the bottom. Take a bamboo raft and float among the mountains and rivers. It feels like you are in Yangshuo. Children can also shoot water guns on the bamboo raft Adults are comfortable kids having fun There is also a dopamine device incorporated here, which makes it so exciting to take photos and check in. You can wear bright clothes to take beautiful photos. Yes, there is also a dopamine water gun battle here from 7/18-8/18 (purchase 🎫 will get a water gun and an old popsicle for free) 👍 Yaolin Wonderland The special feature of Yaolin Wonderland is the karst caves. It is one of the most famous attractions in Tonglu. The total area is 28,000 square meters, The constant temperature is around 16°C all year round. The cave is very large and you can see every step you take. It’s really cool here. The caves created over hundreds of millions of years can be called a magical creation of nature. Under the embellishment of lights, it is even more diverse, like the center of a dreamy earth. There are also irregular performances every day. Children’s favorite is the snow falling in the cave, as well as Snow White and Princess Elsa interacting with the children. It’s so interesting~ No exposure during the entire process Very suitable for bringing a baby here I don’t know where to go during the summer vacation. It's really suitable to come here

Every time I go to Tonglu, there are different surprises! Tianmu Creek rafting and Yaolin Wonderland really made me fall in love with Tonglu once again! 💦Tianmu Creek Rafting - A Dopamine Journey The water of Tianmu Creek is crystal clear, and the river course is winding and tortuous, with beautiful scenery along the way! Taking a bamboo raft downstream, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of mountains and rivers⛰️, feeling the thrill and coolness of the water, enjoying the speed and passion on the water. 💗They also thoughtfully provided water guns🔫 and old popsicles! You can have water fights and eat popsicles, making this summer truly complete! tips: ⚠️Dopamine Water Gun Battle from 7/18 to 8/18 (includes a water gun and an old popsicle) ❄️Yaolin Wonderland - Snow in the Cave Yaolin Wonderland is truly a cool summer resort. It is a huge karst cave🕳️, with the temperature inside the cave maintained at around ❄️16 degrees all year round, in stark contrast to the heat outside. Entering the cave, you immediately feel a cool and moist air rushing towards you, as if you are in a natural air-conditioned room. The stalactites inside the cave are of various shapes, and the stone pillars stand tall, looking even more mysterious under the illumination of the lights, as if entering a fantastical world. In summer, you can not only escape the heat but also appreciate the wonders of nature, feeling a rare sense of tranquility and coolness. Tonglu is the best summer resort around Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai❤️, with good environment and air quality. Rafting and caves are very suitable for summer!

🌈Recently, I went to Tonglu, Hangzhou with my friends and found that Tonglu has so many treasures to visit😍～ ✅Stalactites formed billions of years ago ✅Dreamy firefly starlight✨ There are not many karst landforms in Zhejiang Especially such a beautiful underground cave~ 🍃My Tonglu day trip route Yaolin Wonderland + Tianmu River Rafting 【About the check-in point📸】 🌟Yaolin Wonderland From the entrance to the exit, the tour takes about 1-2 hours. The temperature in the cave is kept at 16 degrees all year round, warm in winter and cool in summer. There are various stalactite landscapes inside, which are very spectacular! ! Especially when you walk to the middle, you will feel a wide open space. The room is full of strange rocks, especially the new lighting of Yaolin Wonderland 5.0 version makes my eyes bright, the starlight✨ sprinkled on the stone wall, as if I walked into a dream😍～～ There are also special 3D projections on the rock wall, with shapes such as clownfish, jellyfish, and seaweed, which are very vivid, as if you have walked into the underwater world🐠🐟… Near the exit, you can take a rafting trip in the cave. You will encounter various beautiful devices, which are quite interesting~ 🌟Tianmu River Rafting It took about ten minutes to drive from Yaolin Wonderland. The weather was good that day. The rape flowers along the way were in bloom, so I went there to have fun. There are green mountains and clear waters on both sides of the river, and the scenery is really nice! We sat on bamboo rafts and bamboo stools, which were great for taking photos. It felt a bit like being in Guilin. You can also play in spring without getting your clothes wet! In this season of Tonglu·Hangzhou, the flowers are blooming🌼, you can find a weekend to relax and have fun🥰🥰～～