WHAT CAN YOU EXPERIENCE WITH US
Pilot your own motorized Yuloh boat through the winding waterways of the Taihu River Basin, accompanied by an experienced fisherman and later independently with a powerful motor through lotus-covered waterways, full speed ahead. Learn the art of Chinese gondola rowing, and help build traditional Yuloh boats. Spend the night in rustic style camping on deserted islands or staying with local fishing families. Early in the morning, sell your fresh catch at the market and become part of the local fishing community for a few days, where you’ll be welcomed with open arms. Here, you’ll experience the simple life of the fishing folk (Yú mín) and may even push your comfort zone, though your safety is always ensured. No boating license is required to operate the boats.
Create your personalized boating journey with us or let us handpick authentic places and activities just for you.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is available with our renowned luxury resort partners, wild camping and/or, upon wish, with carefully selected local families
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TRAVEL EXPERIENCE TYPE
Private guests
DURATION FROM
5 days+
REMARK
Good swimming skills and fit for boating
Daily curated boating experiences, all local transport with hotel and airport transfers, accommodation in selected lodgings, access to hot springs, and three meals per day. Find more details in our FAQ.
Life on the water
LEARN THE TRADITION OF THE YÚ MÍN
Glide through misty canals with veteran fishermen, then sell your fresh catch at local fish markets (Spring–Autumn)
Cormorant fishing with masters on secluded waterways (Spring–Autumn)
Hairy crab season – join the harvest from wild tidal creeks (October–November)
Private market tour & cooking class with a legendary local chef: transforming river/lake delicacies into gourmet dishes (year-round)
Agriculture & Garden
GLIMPSE INTO FARMER'S LIFE
Rice planting and harvesting in hidden, hand-tended flat-land fields (June–September)
Harvesting and preparing bamboo shoots in a tranquil bamboo forest (March–May)
Lotus blossom harvesting on secluded ponds and canals, with tastings and cooking classes (June–August)
Visit to a traditional or modern silkworm farm and its silk production (April–October)
Mushroom foraging and forest cuisine of the region, with a private cooking class led by a top chef (autumn)
History mornings in philosophers’ courtyard gardens together with a renowned history professor (year-round)
Chinese herbal medicine in a secluded temple garden with learned monks (year-round)
Discover the complex water purification system of Lake Taihu (year-round)
Witness how drones, sensors, and digital tools help farmers use water and soil more efficiently (spring to autumn)
Art & Artisanry
LEARN FROM TRUE MASTERS
Kunqu Opera dinner with performance and a private artist talk (seasonal)
Private storytelling, Suzhou Pingtan Pipa performance with dinner (seasonal)
Bamboo craftsmanship in a forest valley with local artisans (spring–autumn)
Creation and Carving of Chopsticks with Decorative Ornaments (year-round)
Discover an almost forgotten craft: Yuloh boat building (subject to availability)
Lantern making from silk and bamboo in a quiet workshop (year-round)
Crafting and painting traditional silk fans and paper umbrellas (year-round)
Pottery with hand-molding in clay villages (year-round)
Acupuncture, cupping, and massage to experience and practice yourself (year-round)
Get an inside look at a modern Chinese high-tech company (year-round)
Young returnees combine traditional crafts with 3D modeling, laser cutting, and sustainable production. Private visits and guided tours of modern facilities (year-round)