Packrafting to the Floating Market: MRS Leads a New Lifestyle Trend at Panlong Water Market

June | 2026

When the rhythmic splash of modern packraft paddles intertwines with the traditional creak of ancient wooden sculls, a whole new way to enjoy the waterfront comes to life.

Paddling through Panlong Tiandi waterways

From April 24 to June 7, 2026, during the 3rd “Jiangnan Heritage Season · Water Market” at Panlong Tiandi in Shanghai, MRS packrafts emerged as the premier choice for paddlers looking to “shop by boat.” Ultra-light, easy to carry, and incredibly convenient, MRS packrafts are changing the game — bringing water sports and local culture together in a way that feels fresh, fun, and totally down-to-earth.

Shop by Boat: A New Way to Enjoy the Jiangnan Water Market

This year’s Water Market used the natural canals of the historic Panlong Ancient Town to bring back the busy, old-days feeling of traditional rice, cloth, and fish markets. The best part of the whole event was that you could paddle your own MRS packraft right through the beautiful waterways. It truly felt like “paddling through a living painting” while shopping from the water.

“It is my first time experiencing a real floating market right here in Shanghai,” one player said. “Gliding along slowly at my own pace, watching the busy stalls on the shore reflect on the water—it honestly felt like I had drifted straight into a classic painting.”

From Watching to Exploring: MRS Makes Urban Travel More Fun

Different from traditional tour boats, MRS packrafts change “water shopping” from passive watching into active, self-guided exploration. Participants do not just sit on the boat and watch the view on the shore anymore. Instead, they can paddle freely, stop at stalls they like, and fully control their own time and rhythm.

This also means that domestic lovers do not need to travel far to Southeast Asia. Right at their doorstep, they can experience a unique water market culture with a much stronger sense of participation.