On April 24, Wanhuayan Scenic Area held the opening ceremony of the 2023 Wanhuayan Rafting Festival, attracting droves of locals and tourists.
The Wanhuayan cave rafting is known as the world’s number one, covering a distance of 1,800 meters with a drop of 36 meters. Along the way, it will pass through many bends and 25 scenic spots. The underground river formed by billions of years of geological changes gives Wanhuayan a unique terrain, offering the thrill of drifting and the beauty of the fossils of marine life from the Carboniferous period about 300 million years ago.
The entire drifting takes about one hour, with changes in terrain and water flow ranging from gentle and calm to rapid and turbulent, offering both the excitement of riding the waves and the lightness of enjoying the unique cave scenery.
Wanhuayan Scenic Area, known for its cave tourism, has become an important part of ecological tourism in Chenzhou City and a crucial carrier for building beautiful rural areas. The drifting activity has promoted the high-quality integrated development of culture and tourism.