Guangzhou: Koi Village & Youlong Gorge Rafting Trip

Enjoy a lively yet relaxed private day trip from Guangzhou into the green countryside of Foshan's Gaoming district, full of color, culture and gentle outdoor fun. After a comfortable hotel pickup, your private car and English-speaking guide take you first to Sucun, a one-of-a-kind koi culture village.

The entire village is decorated with vibrant koi murals, and several ponds hold many varieties of these auspicious fish, which symbolize luck and prosperity in Chinese culture. You can stroll the colorful lanes, watch the koi up close and take wonderful photos, then walk up onto the West River dyke to feel the breeze or relax on the riverside sand. Your guide shares the local folklore and the meaning behind the lucky koi.

Next you drive about an hour to Youlong Gorge, where a free local lunch is included, featuring a regional roast-duck noodle specialty. After lunch you ride the sightseeing cart to the start of a 6.8-kilometer forest rafting run, a refreshing and gentle float through lush green canyon scenery. You then have free time to explore the gorge's waterfalls, cool forest air and crystal springs at your own pace.

With an easy, enjoyable rhythm and no strenuous hiking, this day is great for families, couples and culture lovers. It ends with a comfortable drive back to your Guangzhou hotel.

Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.