Hukou Waterfall, Yellow River waterfall at Shanxi-Shaanxi border, China
The Yellow River narrows from 500 meters to 50 meters before plunging down 15 meters through a kettle-shaped gorge at Hukou Waterfall.
The ancient belief states that King Yu split Mengmen Mountain downstream of the waterfall to control the Yellow River's flow in early Chinese civilization.
The waterfall's image was selected to appear on the Chinese fifty-yuan banknote, representing its national significance and natural grandeur.
Visitors can reach the waterfall by taking a high-speed train to Linfen City, followed by a bus connection to the designated viewing areas.
During winter months, the entire waterfall transforms into a massive ice formation with long icicles hanging from surrounding cliffs.
GPS coordinates: 36.14883,110.44394
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:08
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