Rafting enthusiasts make a splash at Chaotianhou Natural River Rafting Competition

The starting gun fired at 9 am, sending dozens of boats into the surging rapids. Competitors rushed downstream racing fiercely for the lead.

After a morning of competition, the Henan Jianhua Sports team won the team title, Cao Shibin and Li Shuguang took first place in the Open Event, while Zhang Xiangyu and Zhang Chaojun claimed victory in the Family Event.

Chaotianhou is a National 4A-Level Scenic Area and a provincial tourist resort. Benefiting from abundant water resources, significant elevation changes, and excellent water quality, it has earned a reputation for providing "Top Rafting in Central China".

Since opening in 2006, the scenic area has welcomed more than eight million visitors and has become one of the most influential rafting tourism destinations in Central China.