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What are the precautions for rafting?

Precautions for rafting are as follows:

1. Prepare clean clothes before going to play, and you can change them after you finish.

2. If myopic tourists want to wear glasses, it is best to tie them up, otherwise they will wash away. It is not recommended to wear contact lenses because the water is not clean.

3. Choose sandals that can tread water. It is best not to wear leather shoes, sports shoes, slippers and the like.

4. If the boat capsizes by accident, don’t panic. Wear a life jacket, and usually nothing will happen.

5. In the more dangerous areas, you must hold on to the safety rope and lean toward the middle of the boat. Professionals will explain the specific postures, so listen carefully.

6. Read the rafting instructions carefully, be sure to follow the staff’s instructions, and check whether your safety measures and items are intact.

7. Do not bring valuables. If you want to bring a camera, remember to pack a waterproof bag.

8. Do not bring sharp weapons to avoid accidentally hurting others or yourself, or accidentally scratching the boat.

9. Be sure to put on a life jacket before playing, and don’t take chances.

10. When passing through areas with large drops, be sure to wear a helmet and do not take it off to avoid accidentally hitting your head.

Selection of river channels for rafting:

1. Controlled rafting: Controlled rafting means that the boatman who controls the rafting boat effectively controls the rafting process. The rafters participating in the rafting are controlled by the boatman. The whole process of drifting down. Strictly speaking, rafters are just passengers on the rafting boat. They complete the rafting process according to the boatman's control during the rafting. Controlled rafting is generally carried out in mountain valleys with rapid, deep and complex terrain. The tourist rafting activity developed by Bailonggong Tourism Co., Ltd. is a typical controlled rafting.

2. Natural rafting: Natural rafting is generally carried out in rivers with relatively shallow and gentle water flow. Natural rafting allows each tourist to participate in rafting activities freely. The rafting organizer only provides necessary rafting for them. Boats, rafts, paddles and other equipment are provided, and are supervised and protected at various key points along the way. Tourists are allowed to raft the entire process by themselves. This form of rafting is more stable than exciting, but it is a good choice for middle-aged and elderly rafting enthusiasts.