First Drifting on Huangpu River Source

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It is located in Luxi Territory of Anji. The complete distance of the drifting is about 4.5 kilometers, and it takes about one hour to finish the whole drifting. Drifting down the river, the river water sometimes flows gently, sometimes turbulently with the rapids surging forward up and down.

Tourists have to bear the terrifying waves and go through 5 uninviting obstacles during the whole course of the drifting. The first pass is called “Dragonfly Skimming Water Surface”; the second is called”Braving the Winds and Waves””; the third is called”Advancing Through the Rapids'”; the fourth, which is the most exciting pass, is called “Falling Down with the Waterfalls”; and the last one is called “”Two Dragons Encircling the Raft”, which needs cooperation with the partner to finish. Those five passes arereally the challenges to participants’ courage and tenacity. As one of the main tourist items in this scenic spot, the first preference of Drifting on Huangpu River Source is most popular.

Making a trip to this scenic spot is good for relaxing in body and mind, First Drifting on the Huangpu River Source affords the great delights to tourists, especially for those who have long been tired of living in busy cities and jostling in tall buildings. As the perfect combination of sightseeing and amusement, tourists who take great pleasure in boating can enjoy the beautiful sceneries of the mountains on both sides of the the river while boating. They can have a clear view of the Crocodile Hill from a certain far distance, which looks true to life.

Boating down the river, tourists can go closer to wild ducks that swim leisurely in the river, and to watch their diving deep into the water to catch fish skillfully from time to time. Additionally, the local guide may tell visitors some anecdotes that have to do with historic persons, famous calligraphers or painters, such as Hu Zongnan and Zhu Lesan.

Sometimes, the guide will tell interesting folk legends and stories about the mountains on both sides of the river just for fun.