Famous Waterfalls in China

Yinlianzhui Waterfall:the most graceful waterfall


Located in the stone forest area in Tianxing Bridge Scenic Spot, the waterfalls are only 10-odd meters high. The top of the waterfall is in a filler-shape, while the bottom of the waterfall is a trough-shape limestone pool. Round rocks stand out on the pool, looking like lotus leaves. The river, divided into several parts by the rocks, spreads down like silver chains, dripping into the pool leisurely. Yinlianzui waterfalls are neither the highest nor the widest one in the Huangguoshu waterfalls cluster, but they are definitely the most graceful.



 Hukou waterfall:the world’s first yellow waterfall
 Hukou waterfall is famous all over the world for its magnificence. The place situates between two mountains and the water of Yellow River made it a grand valley which is 30 meters wide and 50 meters deep. When the surging water of Yellow River flows here, the sounds of the water, like the roar of thousands of lions, can be heard several miles away. The scenery is so wonderful that it beyond your imagination.



Diaoshuilou Waterfall: The Greatest Volcanic Waterfall

Ten thousand years ago the volcanoes, erupting formed lava grottos of various sizes. When the lake water dropped from the fracture surface of the lava grottos into the grottos, the spectacular waterfalls were eventually formed. The lake water rolls and roars in the bedrock, just as mighty force rushing toward the deep pool, and falls straightly from the breaking cliffs and crags, throwing itself into the circle kettle hole finally. The spoondrifts in deep pool water are splashing, just as cloud drift, piles of snow or penetrating mist. 



 Lushan Waterfall Group: The Most Poetical Waterfall


Lushan Waterfall group is has its history that many ancient Chinese literati composed poems and wrote messages here, which also bring a high reputation to the magnificent waterfall. Known as the first wonders of Lushan, Sandie Fall is the most famous one of Lushan Waterfall group. Lushan waterfall group shows her flirtatious expressions to the world in different styles. 



Jiuzhaigou Waterfall Group: The Most Uncontaminated Waterfall Group

Jiuzhaigou waterfall group covers several waterfalls. A Shuzheng waterfall stretches several kilometers. The 19 small and big lakes as well as the trees and waterfalls will afford you a splendid and magnificent natural view. With the highest drop 40m and width of 310 meter, the Pearl Beach Waterfall drops from the cliff and forms a crescent waterfall. Walking down the plank path, you will have a lull view of the waterfall. Its roaring, splashing, and rushing create the best water sight of Jiuzhaigou. The plank trail on the left of the rapids is the most ideal place to view the splashes of the waterfall.




 Huangguoshu Waterfall:The Greatest Waterfall in China

Huangguoshu Waterfall, a milky way in miniature, is the largest waterfall in Asia. Seventy-four meters high and eighty-one meters wide, it is a scenic marvel. The charms of Huangguoshu Waterfall are a natural tourist drawing card. Its flow is seasonally adjusted. A reservoir behind the waterfall holds back some of the water.



Liusha Waterfall:The Most Exquisite Waterfall


Liusha Waterfall is famous for its greatest drop in China. It falls from the cliffs above and vacates with high water head, pouring down and scattering into the quicksand-like. No overpowering momentum, no roaring sound, But, its impalpable soft temperament lingers in the hearts of the audience.



Detian Waterfall: The Largest Waterfall in Asia

The changing seasons transform the natural scenery of the waterfall throughout the year. In spring, the flame-red blossoms of the kapok trees that surround the waterfall are in full bloom, symbolizing success. Throughout the autumn months, though, the area around the waterfall turns golden-yellow, creating a harvest scene. In the summer, visitors feel a complete freedom of mind and ease of spirit as they see the waters of the fall cascade with the momentum force of an avalanche. During winter, on the other hand, the fall's clear water drops slowly, making visitors feel even-tempered and good-humored. The Detian Waterfall appears to be a sculpture made by nature.