Bamboo Rafting at Anji Bamboo Sea

Bamboo rafting on Longwang Stream in Anji County, Huzhou, is a gentle, low-exertion activity suited to all ages, since a local boatman poles the bamboo raft along a short 2-4km stretch of shallow water rather than requiring passengers to paddle themselves. There is no meaningful fitness requirement and no formal age limit, making it a popular choice for families visiting the Anji Bamboo Sea; young children should still wear the supplied life jacket for the roughly hour-long float. The raft, pole and boatman's services are included in the ticket price, and a life jacket is provided; passengers should wear quick-dry clothes, since the raft sits low in the water and splashes are common on shallower sections. The raft stations near Longwang Stream are small, family-run tourism operations rather than adventure-sports outfitters, reflecting the calm, scenic nature of the float rather than a technical rafting challenge; boatmen are experienced with the local stream and know where the water is deep enough to raft safely through the year. A brief safety reminder covers staying seated, keeping hands inside the raft near the bamboo groves lining the banks, and wearing the life jacket throughout. April to October is the best season, when water levels in the stream are high enough to raft comfortably; the stream can run too shallow after dry winters, and stations typically pause bamboo rafting until levels recover.