Tieshan Temple Canyon Drifting

Tieshan Temple National Forest Park lies in Huanghuatang Town, Xuyi County, Huai'an, Jiangsu Province, China, in a hilly forested area on the Jiangsu-Anhui border region. The park offers canyon drifting, a seasonal water activity in which participants float down a short river section of roughly 2-3 km through a wooded canyon on inflatable rafts or boats. The activity is classed as moderate: it involves getting wet, sitting in a moving craft, and handling mild rapids or splashes, so basic fitness and comfort in water are expected. Age and health limits apply and are set by the park operator, who typically restricts very young children, pregnant visitors, and those with heart conditions or high blood pressure; these rules should be confirmed at the ticket office. Equipment such as life jackets, helmets, and paddles is normally provided by the operator, while visitors bring quick-dry clothing, strapped sandals, a change of clothes, and a waterproof phone pouch. Drifting is charged separately from park entry, and the price is shown at the ticket office or on the park's mini-program. The operator runs a safety briefing before departure, staff guide or follow the rafts, and the park has on-site first-aid arrangements, with emergency medical help available by calling 120. The drifting season is usually summer, roughly June-September, and it closes in cold weather, in low-water conditions, and after heavy rain when river levels become unsafe. Visitors should check operating status before travelling, since schedules depend on water levels. The activity takes 1-2 hours including preparation and the shuttle back, and can be combined with a walk through the forest park and the area around Tieshan Temple. Sunscreen, a hat, and a towel are useful, and valuables should be kept in lockers or waterproof bags.