Cat-themed boats offer playful rafting experience to visitors to Guilin, S China's Guangxi

time:2025-07-29 09:04 author:People's Daily Online

Photo shows Miaomiao wharf, a riverside dock named after a nearby mountain that resembles a crouching kitten, in Yangshuo county, Guilin city, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (People's Daily Online/Liang Zhanghui)

"Boji boats," a new kind of bamboo winnowing tray-shaped boats with cat motifs, are winning the hearts of tourists in Yangshuo county, Guilin city, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

These vividly painted, cat-themed boats are making waves at Miaomiao wharf, a riverside dock named after a nearby mountain that resembles a crouching kitten.

Gliding through the calm, crystal-clear waters of the local riverway in Yangshuo, the bamboo-woven boats offer a charming way to enjoy the area's natural scenery.

Dressed in cat-themed outfits, boatmen expertly paddle the lightweight vessels, creating a serene and picturesque experience for passengers, who can reach out to feel the cool river water.

But the fun doesn't stop with a gentle ride. For thrill-seekers, the experience can shift from tranquil to exhilarating with a spinning ride.

Editor Ⅰ: Zhang Wenwen

Editor Ⅱ: Bao Gang

Editor Ⅲ: Liu Guosong