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Shennong Stream
Shennong Stream, a tributary of the Yangtze River,
rises in the southern part of Shennongjia Natural Reserve. It joins
the Yangtze at Xirangkou in Hubei's Badong County. With crystal clear
steam flows swiftly from north to south through deep gorges, a sampan
tour will allow you to experience a speedy adventure along this newly
opened unspoiled river. An arrow-like sampan glides past the
four-kilometer-long Mianzhu Gorge
 and then enters the main stream of
the Shennong. The boat glides over the cobble-strewn riverbed with its
bottom often banging against the stones. It is not without risk yet
exhilarating. It is thrilling to battle with the nature.
Another striking scene is "Tracking through the
Rapids". Trackers begin their heavy work of making many tons of
cypress go uphill on a fiercely resisting roadway of water. The
irresistible force of their cooperation and the bronze-colored skins
represent the masculine and bravery.
Besides the rafting and sampan, you may also be dazzled
by riverside scenery. Like the neighboring Three Little Gorges in
Wushan County, the ancient plank path runs along the river, mysterious
ancient coffins hanging high on the cliff, wild monkeys running under
the primitive trees and bushes. Dark green clear water, dark green
trees, dark green mountains along the stream stretch and disappear
into faraway.
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