Yichang Chaotianhou Rafting: A Scream-Filled Summer Escape with the Kids

Rafting newbies, fear not! Chaotianhou will turn you into a "pro rafter" in no time! The 6.5-kilometer canyon ride feels like a water rollercoaster🎢, with a thrilling 148-meter drop that leaves you soaked and refreshed! Hold tight and scream through the rapids, then snap pics of Camel Peak & Sleeping Buddha Mountain during calm stretches (neck-strapped waterproof phone cases are a must—stable shooting while drifting~). ⚠️ Must-Know Tips Before You Go ✅ Pack these: A full set of dry clothes👚 + secure sandals (no flip-flops—they’ll float away! But the park provides special rafting shoes~). ❌ Heads up: Not recommended for aunties over 55/uncles over 60! Kids under 1.2m can wait for the family-friendly cave rafting (ages 7+, but check if it’s open). 🌟 Pro move: Drive to the endpoint first, park, then take a ¥10 shuttle back to the start—saves post-rafting exhaustion and wait time! (Tested and approved!) 🚀 Don’t leave yet! Hidden thrills await: 1️⃣ High-altitude adrenaline package: For the brave! 2️⃣ Valley zipline: Soar 1km mid-air like Tarzan💨 (scream-worthy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐). 3️⃣ Off-road karting: Teeter-totter tracks + sharp drifts—just floor it! Pure joy! 🌌 Unwind with these stays: ✅ RV camping: Stargaze over the canyon🌠, lulled by waterfalls~ Fridge + microwave included—even instant noodles feel magical! ✅ Zhaojun Villa: Stunning park views. Open your window to the canyon and bliss out~ ✅ Thatched Hall roast lamb: Firewood-grilled mountain lamb🔥 + icy Yichang beer = heaven! 🚌 Budget transport hacks: 💰 Backpackers: Take bus 808 from Yichang East Station—direct to the park! ¥15/person, frequent like a subway! 🚗 Drivers: Navigate to "Chaotianhou Rafting Starting Point"—parking caps at ¥10/day! 🚄 High-speed rail: Zhengwan Line to Xingshan Station, then 30-min bus 808~ Easy!