Huangguoshu Waterfall

The beautiful Huangguoshu landscape derives the name from the impressive and massive waterfalls, which are located 45 km southwesterly of the town of Anshun in the Province of Guizhou.  The area displays a classical mattock (karst) highland. Along the river and the sunken river bed resembles a gigantic tail, cascading over 9 natural steps of 18 smaller and very different waterfalls. Of all the 18 waterfalls, the Huangguoshu is the largest. The falling water pours down a cliff into the Xiniu-Tan Pool. As the sunlight reflects on the waterfall it creates the impression of an enormous natural curtain and is also diffracted through the drops of water, producing glorious rainbows. There is a natural cave behind the waterfall, 131 feet above the Xiniu-Tan Pool. Standing inside and watching the water pouring down is an unforgettable sight. Around the Huangguoshu are 18 smaller falls and 30 karst caves, which are the background of countless wonderful stories. This area offers beautiful points of interests, delightful landscapes, freshly air and is perfectly suited for hiking and recreation.