# Mengdong River (猛洞河)

Western Hunan (Xiangxi), Hunan Province · Central China, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** Rafting ¥220
- **Opening hours:** 08:00-16:00 (year-round)
- **Time needed:** 2–3 hours
- **Address:** S230, Yongshun County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province
- **Getting there:** Take a high-speed train from Zhangjiajie to Furong Town Station. The journey takes 23 minutes and costs about ¥40. The railway station is near Furong Town. From Furong Town, buses run to the rafting site on Mengdong River, a journey of about one hour. Alternatively, buses run directly from Jishou Bus Station
- **Good for:** Photography, Waterfront, Mountains & Adventure, Nature

## About Mengdong River

Mengdong River lies in the middle reaches of the Youshui, an upper tributary of the Yuan River. It is a high-gorge lake formed after the completion of the Fengtan Hydropower Station. It has been praised as "possessing the grandeur of the Three Gorges, the marvels of Zhangjiajie, the charm of the Li River and the warmth of West Lake". This may be a touch exaggerated, but it is certainly worth a visit.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 1982. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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