Ou River Drifting Park

Ou River Drifting Park

Established in 1998, Ou River Drifting Park is a national AA-level scenic area. It faces the winding and expansive Ou River, with picturesque views of nearby waters and distant mountains.

The park includes a leisure corridor with carved beams and painted rafters, stone tables and benches, a restaurant that can accommodate more than 150 people, five small villas, and houses many rare birds such as peacocks, turkeys, and guinea fowl for visitors to enjoy.

What makes it even more unique are the entertainment activities available here, including bamboo raft drifting, speedboats, board games, beach volleyball, and swimming. Drifting on a bamboo raft, with the soft river breeze and shimmering blue waves, surrounded by rolling hills, scattered fishing boats, and flying egrets, all set against a backdrop of lush greenery, offers a sense of leisure reminiscent of ancient times and a taste of the fishing lifestyle—allowing you to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and refresh your body and mind.

Notes for Drifting:

1. The drifting season runs from April to October each year.

2. When setting off, it’s best to bring a set of clean clothes to change into after disembarking, as well as a pair of plastic slippers to wear on the boat.

3. Do not carry cash or valuables on the raft. In case of capsizing or other accidents, the drifting company and insurance will not compensate for lost cash or belongings. If you feel it’s essential to bring a camera, it’s advisable to use an inexpensive point-and-shoot model, wrap it in a plastic bag beforehand, open it only on calm sections, and rewrap it when approaching rapids. Be prepared for the possibility of it falling into the water.

4. The first thing to do upon boarding is to carefully read the drifting guidelines, follow the arrangements of the boatman, put on a life jacket, and locate the safety rope.

5. If participating in drifting in cooler weather, you can purchase a raincoat at the departure point.

6. When the raft passes through rapids, follow the instructions of the boatman, avoid unnecessary movements, hold tightly onto the safety rope, keep your feet close together, and lean your body toward the center of the raft.

7. In the event of capsizing, there’s no need to panic—stay calm, as you are wearing a life jacket.