01Historic Walk
Gansu Provincial Museum
甘肃省博物馆
All Ages
Admission
Free entry; real-name reservation recommended
Typical Visit
2-3 hours
Quick Facts
Ticket
No reliable fixed fare is published for the active raft service at Jinyan Bridge Pier.
Hours
09:00-19:30; last entry is 18:30. Rafting can stop when rain, water level, flow, or flood-control requirements affect safe navigation.
Transport
No direct metro. Use a taxi to Jinyan Bridge Pier (金雁桥码头) on Nanbinhe East Road.
Duration
Allow 30-45 minutes including ticketing, boarding, and the short raft ride
Best Time
Clear, calm afternoons and early evenings outside flood-control periods
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Reach Jinyan Bridge Pier during operating hours
The boarding point is Jinyan Bridge Pier, with opening hours of 09:00-19:30 and last entry at 18:30.
Tip:An evening ride requires arrival before last entry; do not plan it around the later timetable used for night cruises.
2
Buy a ticket and wait for raft boarding instructions
This is a short, gentle Yellow River experience focused on the traditional sheepskin raft and close-to-water perspective, not a high-speed rafting activity.
Tip:Do not assume that a speedboat return or other water activities are included.
3
Put on a life jacket and follow the raft operator's seating plan
Board, sit, and store belongings as directed; remain seated and do not change places or stand during the ride.
Tip:Wake from passing boats, surface movement, and the boarding process can make an unsecured passenger lose balance.
4
Wear clothing and shoes suitable for water spray
Choose dark, non-slip footwear and clothing, and protect phones and cameras with a waterproof pouch or secure strap.
Tip:The bank and boarding point can be wet, while pale clothing is easily marked by river spray.
5
Switch to a riverbank visit if conditions change
Rain, water level, flow, and flood-control requirements can prevent rafting; use the riverside promenade, Waterwheel Garden, or Zhongshan Bridge as alternatives.
Tip:No single published age, height, or weight limits are available, so no numerical limits are stated here; boarding depends on the day's safety arrangements.
Highlights
- A close-up experience of a traditional Yellow River sheepskin raft.
- Easy to combine with Zhongshan Bridge and a riverside walk.
- Evening light works well for river, bridge, and skyline photographs.
- The value lies in the gentle ride and traditional craft, not speed.
Insider Tips
✦This page uses Jinyan Bridge Pier as the boarding point.
✦Do not make the raft ride the only non-replaceable activity of the day.
✦Secure loose belongings before boarding rather than arranging equipment on the water.
✦Visitors uncomfortable with water activities should enjoy the riverbank instead of forcing the ride.
✦Bring a light outer layer for cooler, windier conditions on the river.
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