Whitewater Kayaking in South East China - ANY IDEAS?

[adibell]

Hi there, a very very very open ended question....

basically, I've just secured myself a place on a summer school in Hong Kong, and wondered if anyone knew of any whitewater kayaking down that direction? I've never thought of going to China for kayaking but I know a lot of people do, so thought I'd see if anyone had any starting points for me to look at, on the off-chance I'd be able to get boating while I'm out there!!!

I'm G3/4 happy, so I'm not talking crazy boating off hundred-footers, but I am mad for kayaking, and would do what I could to get boating while I'm out there!!! Obviously, China's slightly large, so I'm talking about close to Hong Kong as possible, but all suggestions/advice is welcomed!

Cheers!

[Tom McLay]

Hey,

Unfortunately Eastern China is pretty well developed for hydropower but there are some rad rain fed creeks and waterfalls to be found and plenty of class II/III.

If you have some free time, I can put you in touch with some paddlers in Guangzhou; just jump on the high speed from Kunshan and you'll be there in a jiffy.

The boaters in Guangzhou will also head up to Zhejiang in July for a kayaking festival and Chongqing in September for another.

Best,

Tom

[adibell]

Oh wow, yeah that'd be awesome! I'll be there throughout July, so I'll definitely get in touch! I have Fridays-Mondays free so could definitely make a trip out! This is going to be an aaaaaawesome Summer!

Have you done a lot of kayaking out in China I take it?

Thanks very much for the response, I wasn't sure whether I'd get anyone as helpful as that! :D

Adrian

[Poke]

I've never thought of going to China for kayaking but I know a lot of people do, so thought I'd see if anyone had any starting points for me to look at, on the off-chance I'd be able to get boating while I'm out there!!!

Certainly wouldn't say that "a lot of people" go to China for kayaking, but it's a huge place and there's lots of rivers to go at!

If anyone on this board is going to be able to give you good info/contacts on boating in China, Tom is probably the best man for the job!

[blthwaites]

Hi, I know this is an old post, but this is exactly the info I am looking for.
I'm currently in Guangzhou, been here 3 months and will be here another 9 months. Desperate to get back on the water!
Any help would be very appreciated

Thanks

p.s. I don't mind travelling anywhere in China

[Dave Manby]

Fly to Bejing then internal flight to Chendu and you are there. Saw a climbing lecture can't remember who it was but he pointed out that it is cheaper to fly to Chinal and on to Chendu to climb than going to Chamonix for the summer. The walk in pics showed a great river.It is waiting to be explored is all I can say form various bits and pieces of information that have come through to me here and there. Had an email from Slime the other day saying much the same as he had been gleaning information in a bar or cafe in KMD.

[blthwaites]

Thanks Dave,
I'm looking for some paddling buddies too, so hopefully someone is about in this area.
Will have a look at Chengdu also。

Cheers！

[MattC]

Hi,

I am in Shanghai and keen for some paddling too. Thinking of the Salween during Chinese New Year...

I'll send you a PM with my Wechat ID.

Cheers,
Matt

[Wijer]

Hello guys,

I have family in Shanghai who I visit often. Does anyone know anyone who I could paddle some white water with?

What do you guys know about the Zhejiang kayaking festival?

Thanks heeps.

[Wijer]

Hey,

Unfortunately Eastern China is pretty well developed for hydropower but there are some rad rain fed creeks and waterfalls to be found and plenty of class II/III.

If you have some free time, I can put you in touch with some paddlers in Guangzhou; just jump on the high speed from Kunshan and you'll be there in a jiffy.

The boaters in Guangzhou will also head up to Zhejiang in July for a kayaking festival and Chongqing in September for another.

Best,

Tom

Hello Tom, I am going to Shanghai this summer and I am super keen to get some boating in. Do you know where I can find out information on the Zhejiang festival in July? Could you connect me with other boaters PLEASE. Im happy on G3 & 4.

Thank you so much.