[2025 Tonglu ] Travel Guide for Tianmu River Drifting (Updated Mar)
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Rafting
The Tianmu River is a tributary of the Fuchun River. Drifting along Tianmu River on a bamboo raft or rubber boat is a popular activity. Most of the tourist boats that go drifting on the Tianmu River do so at the section between Yaolin Bridge and Lengkang. Rafters are given paddles with which to propel their boats or to splash other boats. While drifting along the river, visitors who have worked up an appetite are invited to indulge in some local bamboo rice, sold along the shore. It can be eaten right on the boat. There is also a wonderful cormorant fishing show, when the aquatic birds are there for the season. River rafting can be enjoyed throughout the year. In the wintertime, Tianmu River rafting gives visitors the chance to experience the warmth of a bamboo stove in a rural farmhouse and indulge in hot barbecue while drifting along the water. It is an entirely different kind of experience from season to season.
Address:
Yaolin Town, Tonglu County, Hangzhou
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-3 hours
Phone:
0571-64376173,0571-64361118
Ticket Price
From TWD19.29
Not enough to amaze you?
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.
MARK GLENN
Take my advice! Tonglu is amazing in the off-season | 1-day itinerary included.
| 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.
matilda.evelyn.rosewood
A real-life "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains" painting, come to Tonglu in autumn.
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
ZELDA BALL
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This is a seriously underestimated town with great autumn scenery.
This is a seriously underestimated autumn viewing town🍁The autumn scenery is stunning
In this crisp autumn season🍁
Tonglu🍂This little-known town
There is a hidden autumn resort🌻
Not only can you boat here🚣enjoy the autumn colors🍁
You can also watch a show in the mysterious karst cave ⛰️
Beautiful light show🎇
This is autumn 🍂
A place worth visiting‼ ️
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🍂Autumn one-day tour route
Tonglu Station➠Tianmu River Rafting➠Yaolin Wonderland➠Return
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✅【Tianmu River Rafting】
I have been rafting in Tianmu Creek many times in the summer, but I didn’t expect that Tianmu Creek in autumn is even more magical!
Bamboo rafts float lightly on the water🚣, the peaks on the left and right are covered in autumn clothes🍂, and the autumn scenery on the shore is colorful🌶️🌽🌾, adding to the tranquil green water and green mountains. As the bamboo raft travels through the canyons, the clear lake reflects the autumn mood on both sides. Such a pleasant feeling is a true reflection of autumn.
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✅【Yao Lin Wonderland】
Yaolin Wonderland ☁️ is as warm as spring in autumn ☘️
Get away from the cold and wetness of the ground❄️Immerse yourself in it
You will be amazed by the magic of nature‼ ️
This is a masterpiece gifted by nature🍁The cave terrain with winding paths🗻
Under the light, the stalactites of different shapes and colors shine brightly, as if you have stepped into a fantasy underground world, which is worth a visit!
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The Culinary Wanderlust
Have you been to Zhejiang and Shanghai to enjoy the autumn scenery?
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.
damienwesttuv9
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Walking the kids in summer vacation, Tonglu is a good place to escape the summer heat ~
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
LEILA CARLSON
Tonglu, this hidden gem of a small tourist city, I am willing to come back 1000 times
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!