Peach Blossom Stream in Yuexi, Anhui

　　The Peach Blossom Stream Rafting is situated in Maowan Village, Changpu Town, Yuexi County. As the core scenic area of the "No. 1 Rafting in Anhui" — Tianxian River, it lies 35 kilometers from Yuexi County and 28 kilometers from Tianzhu Mountain. A tourist route passing through Tianzhu Mountain, Sikong Mountain, and Miaodao Mountain runs right through the area. The scenic spot is beautiful and the transportation is convenient.

　　 The Peach Blossom Stream Scenic Area features lush grass and blooming flowers along its banks. There are dozens of scenic spots, such as Hujifan, Peach Blossom Pool, Stone Man Bay, Immortal Encounter Bridge, Lingzhai Mountain, Baiyun Fort, Dragon Head Rock, Laughing Lion Rock, Frog Rock, Fairy Island, Peach Blossom Valley, Water Chestnut Islet, Reunion Rock, the Seven Fairies’ Footprints, and the Locust Shade Tree, among others. Homes line the stream, blending harmoniously with the landscape and people. Farmers tend to their fields and weave at home, living contentedly, while fish and shrimp play in the water and the sounds of chickens and dogs can be heard from the banks. Drifting down Peach Blossom Stream makes one forget the worries of city life, as if returning to the Peach Blossom Spring described by Tao Yuanming.

　　Peach Blossom Stream is a place of remarkable talent and spirit. Its source, Sikong Mountain, was the hermitage of the Second Patriarch of Zen Buddhism, Miaodao Mountain is a sacred site for both Buddhism and Taoism, and the middle reaches of Tianzhu Mountain have long been a meeting place for scholars and beauties. Moreover, Peach Blossom Stream is the birthplace of the classic Huangmei Opera play "The Female Imperial Son-in-Law." Therefore, the cultural landscape of Peach Blossom Stream is exceptionally rich. In ancient times, the beauty of Qinhuai River was defined by lantern boats and singing girls; today, Peach Blossom Stream is defined by bamboo rafts and joyful songs. Peach Blossom Stream truly deserves the title of the "Qinhuai River of the Dabie Mountains."

　　 Currently, there are two types of rafting experiences available on Peach Blossom Stream: bamboo raft drifting and kayak rafting.

　　 Bamboo Raft Leisure Tour: Drifting on a bamboo raft allows you to move along with the scenery, where each riverside view is more beautiful and more spectacular than the last. The "Seven Fairies" provide storytelling and guidance, letting you wander amid green mountains and clear waters, immersed in laughter and song.

　　 Kayak Self-Guided Experience Tour: Amid the beautiful mountains and rivers, drift in your kayak, rush through rapids, and navigate through thrilling shoals. It’s a self-directed adventure full of endless fun.