Huangguoshu Waterfall
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Southwest China (西南) » Guizhou (贵州) » Anshun (安顺) » Huangguoshu Waterfall (黄果树大瀑布景区)Huangguoshu Waterfall (黄果树大瀑布景区) | |
| Address: | 45 kilometers of the west of Anshui City, Guizhou Province, Baishui River, the branch of Beipan River, Zhenning County and Guanling County., Anshun, Guizhou |
| Phone: | 0853-3592321，3592700，3592131 |
| Web site: | http://www.hgscn.com |
| Price Range: | Low Season: Grand Waterfall Area: ￥70 per person; Stairs: ￥40 per one/time; Ropeway of Tianxing Bridge Area: ￥8 per one/timeDrifting: ￥30. the Union Ticket: ￥180 per person( including the Grand Waterfall, Tianxing Bridge, Doupo Pool) ~ Rush Season: Grand Waterfall Area: ￥90 per person; Stairs: ￥60 per one/time; Ropeway of Tianxing Bridge Area: ￥8 per one/timeDrifting: ￥30. the Union Ticket: ￥180 per person( including the Grand Waterfall, Tianxing Bridge, Doupo Pool) |
| Hours: | 24 hours |
| Level: | AAAAA |
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[edit] Description
The Huangguoshu Waterfall is located about 150 km to the southwest of Guiyang. It is composed of about 18 above-ground and underground waterfalls, and is the largest waterfall in Asia with 74 meters (243 feet) in height and 81 meters (266 feet) in width. Named after a popular local plant called "Yellow Fruit Tree", the Huangguoshu Waterfall is known for its grand waterfall and water curtains formed by its some 18 clustered waterfalls. A reservoir leading to the waterfall holds back some water.
The Huangguoshu Waterfall is a section of Baishui River (白水河, or White Water River), the main river connecting Yunnan and Guizhou. The river flowing through the area is broken into 9 sections, each with different level of terrains. Huangguoshu Waterfall is the section with highest water drop-down.
There is a 134 meter long cave, called Water-Curtain Cave (or 水帘洞), stands right behind the Huangguoshu Waterfall. There are six cave windows, and 2 smaller waterfalls inside the cave. Visitors can feel, hear and touch the thunderous waterfall from there. It's a wonderful place to enjoy the waterfall.
The water from the fall runs into the 11 meters (36 feet) deep Xiniu Pond (犀牛潭, or Rhinoceros Pond). Legend says someone witnessed Rhinoceros (or Xiniu) climbed out of the namesake pond. Other say the pond got its name because it is Rhinoceros shaped.
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[edit] What to see
The scene of Huangguoshu Waterfall changes when viewed from different places.
- Waterfall-Viewing Pavilion (Guanbaoting): where you can see the whole waterfall from the distance.
- Water-Viewing Pavilion (Guanshuiting): from which you get a bird's-eye view of the waterfall.
- Waterfall-Viewing Stage (Guanbaotai): right beside Xiniu Tan, where you just need to raise your head to see the splendid scene.
- Little Moon Stage (Xiaoyuetai): The best place to see, touch and enjoy the waterfall. It's located behind Water-Curtain Cave (Shuiliandong, 水帘洞). On clear days, you may see a rainbow, sometimes two in the morning.
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About 150 km to the southwest of Guiyang in Anshun, Guizhou Province.
There are special sightseeing buses to Huangguoshu Waterfall from Anshun railway station, or from Dragon's Palace at Guiyang.
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- Fee: 180 RMB, including Waterfall, Tianxingqiao Bridge and Doupotang Scenic Areas.
- Opening Hours: 8:10AM to 6:00PM
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Bring some raincoats and umbrella with you as you may get very wet.
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