A boat rafts down the channel.[Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

A rafting resort at the Xuelang Mountain Ecological and Scenic Garden in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, opened to the public on Aug 7.

The resort is located on the northwest slope of the mountain, covering an area of over 200 mu (13 hectares), with a river stretching for 2,500 meters. The 45-minute raft journey allows tourists to not only experience the excitement of rafting, but also enjoy the beautiful scenery along the river.