01City Guide
Fanjingshan Scenic Area
梵净山旅游区
All Ages
Admission
CNY 308 for common East Gate adult package including admission, shuttle bus, and round-trip cableway.
Typical Visit
Full day; allow 5-6 hours for the main summit route
Quick Facts
Ticket
Adult tickets for the long dragon bamboo raft and painted boat commonly start from CNY 128.
Hours
Best planned after dark; festival and operating times vary by boat type and season.
Transport
No metro. Use a taxi or bus to Jiangzongmen Pier (江宗门码头) near Zhongnanmen Ancient City in downtown Tongren.
Duration
About 1 hour including queueing and a 35-40 minute ride
Best Time
Year-round evenings; clearer nights are better for reflections
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Pair it with Zhongnanmen Ancient City at night
Longyou Jinjiang's pier is near Zhongnanmen Ancient City. A practical plan is to walk the old city first, have dinner, then go to Jiangzongmen Pier for the boat ride. It does not need a daytime block; it works best as a Tongren city evening activity.
Tip:A daytime boat ride is less useful. The lights, river reflections, and old-city atmosphere matter most after dark.
2
Budget from CNY 128 for an adult ticket
The long dragon bamboo raft and painted boat commonly start from CNY 128 for adults. The dragon raft is more distinctive, while the painted boat is steadier and easier for older visitors, children, or travelers who dislike queues.
Tip:If you want a full photo of the "long dragon," shoot from the riverside. On the boat, the value is the river-level view.
3
Confirm the boat type and boarding area first
The common boarding point is Jiangzongmen Pier. Different boat types may use different queues. After arriving, confirm the waiting area for the dragon raft, painted boat, or flower boat before joining a line.
Tip:On holidays, do not join a queue just because it looks official. Make sure it matches your ticket.
4
Allow 1 hour for queueing and sailing
The ride itself takes about 35-40 minutes, but queueing, ticket checks, boarding, and getting off take extra time. Allow about 1 hour on a normal evening, and longer during holidays.
Tip:If you still need to walk the old city, eat late-night snacks, or return to your hotel, do not leave your transport plan too tight.
Highlights
- The long dragon bamboo raft is visually distinctive and works well as a first-time Tongren night experience.
- Jinjiang's riverside lights, old-city buildings, bridges, and reflections are more interesting at night.
- The painted boat is steadier and better for older visitors, children, or travelers who want a calmer ride.
- Folk singing, dancing, or festival activities may appear on or near the river, making the ride livelier than a normal cruise.
- Combined with Tongren Ancient City and Zhongnanmen night food, it makes an easy evening route.
Insider Tips
✦You do not need to board the raft to photograph it; the riverside often gives a better full view.
✦Rain can make the lights look good, but boarding and photos become less convenient.
✦During holidays, buy the ticket before dinner so you do not miss your preferred time slot.
✦With children, do not let them reach into the water; night visibility on the river is limited.
✦If your budget is tight, walking Zhongnanmen Ancient City and the riverside is still a good night plan without the boat.
More Tongren Attractions
02City Guide
Hongyun Golden Peak
红云金顶
Adults Focused
Admission
Included with Fanjingshan Scenic Area admission; summit access usually needs reservation or on-site queueing.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours for queueing and the climb; longer on busy days
03City Guide
Mushroom Stone
蘑菇石
All Ages
Admission
Included with Fanjingshan Scenic Area admission and summit route.
Typical Visit
20-40 minutes at the stone; about 45-50 minutes' walk from the cableway station
04City Guide
Old Golden Peak
老金顶
Adults Focused
Admission
Included with Fanjingshan Scenic Area admission and summit route.
Typical Visit
1.5-2 hours round trip from Pudu Square
05City Guide
Yamugou Scenic Area
亚木沟风景区
All Ages
Admission
CNY 128 listed adult ticket; actual platform or group-deal prices are often around CNY 95-100.
Typical Visit
2-3 hours for the main gorge boardwalk
06City Guide
Zhaisha Dong Village
寨沙侗寨
All Ages
Admission
Free village entry; parking near the village gate can be budgeted around CNY 10.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours for a walk; longer with dinner or an overnight stay