Wanquan River
You have probably heard of the classic revolutionary song “The Wanquan River Runs Clear and Clear.” The most beautiful part of the Wanquan River is its estuary,…
Wanquan River, Qionghai
Key facts
- Admission
- Thrill Rafting ¥158; Canyon Adventure ¥238
- Opening hours
- Open all day
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Getting there
- Leave Haikou along the Eastern Expressway heading southeast for about 90 km, and you will see the winding Wanquan River.
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2521. Open in Google Maps
About Wanquan River
You have probably heard of the classic revolutionary song “The Wanquan River Runs Clear and Clear.” The most beautiful part of the Wanquan River is its estuary, and the Wanquan River Dam is also very spectacular. Along the way, both banks offer lovely scenery and rows of coconut palms, and the river is home to carp, crucian carp, river crabs and river turtles. The rafting trip begins below the Yanyuan Hydropower Station dam and ends at Huishan Township. The river is 8 metres wide at its narrowest point and 100 metres at its widest, and the whole journey is exceptionally exciting.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Wanquan River cost?
Admission to Wanquan River is Thrill Rafting ¥158; Canyon Adventure ¥238, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Wanquan River?
Wanquan River is open Open all day.
How do I get to Wanquan River?
Leave Haikou along the Eastern Expressway heading southeast for about 90 km, and you will see the winding Wanquan River.
How long should I spend at Wanquan River?
Plan on 1–2 hours for Wanquan River.
Where is Wanquan River?
Wanquan River is in Qionghai, Hainan Province, in the South China of China. Qionghai City, Hainan Province
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Yudai Beach
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