Spring is already here and summer is drawing near. What to do to get away from the hot summer? Going rafting might be a better idea. And White River Resort is the only natural scenic spot for rafting in Beijing. It is one of China's best rafting resorts, loved by tourists. With a distance of 95 kilometers from Beijing and 40 kilometers from downtown Huairou (怀柔城区), the transportation is very convenient. rafting the whole distance is about 12 kilometers long on its 50 meters wide river surface; this will take you about half an hour. Each boat is only for two people, so that you can drive the boat as you want; you can control the direction by yourself or just let it gently float with the tide. During the rafting, you can enjoy the beautiful mountains on both sides of the river; you can see different plants painting the forest and hillsides, and crystal clear water running all the time. What a comfortable tour! It is an ideal place for rafting, entertainment, hiking, farm tourism and for viewing natural scenery.

Address: White River Bay, Qingshiling Village, Liuli Town, Huairou District (怀柔区琉璃庙镇青石岭村的白河湾)

rafting information: About 12 kilometers (1.5 hours)

Ticket price: 180 yuan/person (one life jacket, one rubber raft for two people; oars are included)

Booking tel: 010-59466676 (make a reservation before you go there)

How to get there: Bus route 936 from Dongzhi Gate (东直门) to Huaibeizhuang (怀北庄), change to bus 936 and get off at Qiananling (前安岭) Bus Station. Then call the tourist service center for a shuttle bus (10 yuan/person).

Tips: Battery cars are waiting for sightseers at the downstream destination, with an extra fee of 10 yuan/person.