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Hongkou Drifting

虹口漂流

Plan Hongkou Drifting near Dujiangyan with the 2026 listed ticket price, seasonal operating period, opening hours, child rules, transport, weather limits, and what to bring.

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Quick Facts
Ticket
Adult rafting tickets are sold by date and product: CNY 170 is the current 2026 listed price, while some adult rafting products show CNY 190-198. Children's ticket is CNY 99 for children roughly 1.0-1.3 m; children under 1.0 m cannot raft.
Hours
Listed hours are 08:30-17:30, with suspension during unsafe weather or river conditions. Trip.com describes the main operating season as Apr 28-Oct 6, 09:00-17:00, with possible summer extension.
Transport
No metro. Self-drive or ride-hailing from Dujiangyan is easiest. From Chengdu, take rail to Dujiangyan first, then use taxi, charter car, or seasonal local transport toward Hongkou.
Duration
2-3 hours for rafting; longer with transfer time
Best Time
Jul-Aug for warm weather; avoid stormy or cool cloudy days
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1

Go only in suitable weather

Hongkou is a natural-river rafting activity, so rain, high water, cold weather, and safety controls can stop the operation. Choose a hot, stable-weather day if possible.

Tip:This is a seasonal outdoor activity, not a fixed museum-style visit.
2

Choose the rafting style

Free drifting is usually the more active two-person style. Helmsman drifting is easier for groups or families because staff handle the boat.

Tip:Choose comfort and safety before excitement.
3

Prepare to get fully wet

Bring dry clothes, towel, waterproof phone pouch, secure water shoes, sunscreen, and a simple bag for after the shower. Do not wear loose slippers into the raft.

Tip:Most visitors finish soaked.
4

Arrange the return before starting

The site is outside central Dujiangyan, so confirm your car, driver, or transfer plan before rafting. After peak afternoon sessions, ride-hailing can be slower.

Tip:Transport is the main friction for independent travelers.
Highlights
  • Seasonal natural-river rafting near Dujiangyan
  • Two styles: more active free drifting or easier helmsman drifting
  • Cold mountain water that feels best on hot summer days
  • Good for families with children who meet the height and safety rules
  • Useful summer add-on for travelers staying in or near Dujiangyan
Insider Tips

✦Do not raft during storms, after heavy rain, or when staff suspend river operations.

✦Children under the minimum height and older travelers above operator limits should not participate.

✦Bring a full dry clothing set, including underwear and socks.

✦Use secure sandals or water shoes; loose flip-flops can float away.

✦The water can feel too cold on cloudy days, even in summer.

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