Nine-Bend Stream (九曲溪)
Nature & Scenery
wuyishan

Nine-Bend Stream (九曲溪)

A 9.5 km bamboo raft ride through dramatic karst peaks - the most iconic experience in Wuyishan.

Duration

1.5-2 hours

Cost

¥130 ($18)

Hours

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Booking

No booking needed

The Nine-Bend Stream (九曲溪) bamboo raft ride is the quintessential Wuyishan experience. A 9.5 km ride on a bamboo raft through nine bends, passing under dramatic karst peaks while the raft poler points out landmarks.

¥130 ($18) per person. Rafts depart from the Nine-Bend Stream upstream pier. The ride takes 1.5-2 hours.

Bus 5 from Wuyishan town.

Practical tips

  • Go early morning for the best experience. The raft poler will tell stories about each bend and peak.