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Huangguoshu Waterfall

Huangguoshu Waterfall, a milky way in miniature, is the largest waterfall in Asia. Seventy-four meters (243 feet) high and eighty-one meters (266 feet) wide, it is a scenic marvel in Anshun. Do not miss it if you are in Guizhou Province.

Known as the Huangguoshu Waterfall National Park, it is 45 kilometers (28 miles) southwest of Anshun city in Guizhou Province. Together with minor waterfalls, the charms of Huangguoshu Waterfall are a natural tourist drawing card. Hospitable ethic groups add the human touch.

There are mainly three National Parks in this waterfall national park: Waterfalls Cluster, Water-Curtain Cave and Rhinoceros Pool (Xi Niu Tan).

Waterfalls Cluster

Huangguoshu is the best known of some 18 in a cluster of waterfalls. Its flow is seasonally adjusted. A reservoir behind the waterfall holds back some of the water. Doupotang Waterfall, one kilometer (less than one mile) up the river to Huangguoshu Waterfall, at 105 meters (344 feet) across is the widest. It is 21 meters (69 feet) high. Other waterfalls like LuosiTan Waterfall, Silver-Chain Waterfall and Dishuitan Waterfall all have their distinct features.

Huangguoshu Waterfall

Water-Curtain Cave

The Water-Curtain Cave dissects Huangguoshu and provides visitors view ports on the waterfall. The total length of the cave is 134 meters (440 feet), including windows and halls. A road on the mountainside leads into the Water-Curtain Cave, where the fall can be heard, watched and touched. On a sunny day, a rainbow arches over the falls.

Rhinoceros Pool (Xi Niu Tan)

Eleven meters (36 feet) deep, the pool is Rhinoceros shaped and stays submerged year round. Standing inside Water-Viewing Pavilion (Wang shui Ting) beside the Rhinoceros Pool to enjoy the flowing-down of the Huangguoshu Waterfall, you may feel bunches of pearls and silver chains are falling upon you. What a grand and peculiarly attractive scene!

View a different waterfall from vantage points. We recommend the following. The first one is Waterfall-Viewing Pavilion (Guan Pu Ting), where you could see the panorama of the whole waterfall. Then, seen from Water-Viewing Pavilion (Wang shui Ting), you could view the grand scene of surging water. The third one is the Water-Viewing Pavilion (Wang shui Ting) beside the Rhinoceros Pool. The marvelous night scene of the grand waterfall creates lasting impressions. Don't miss it, please.

The climate in the area is moderate. Average temperature is 16 degrees centigrade -- an ideal summer resort. Nearby Huangguoshu Waterfall Hotel is rated three-star.

Buyi Minority People Play Suona

Doupotang Waterfall

Suggestion:Take an umbrella with you to the falls. You may get very wet without one.

How to get to Huangguoshu Waterfall

1. take regular bus from Jinyang Passenger Transport Bus Station to the scenic area directly. It departs every 45 minutes from 07:40 to 12:45.
2. take regular bus from Anshun South Passenger Transport Bus Station to the scenic area. It departs every 20 minutes from 07:00 to 19:00.

Admission Fee (including Waterfall, Tianxingqiao Bridge and Doupotang Scenic Areas):	March-November: CNY 160 December-February: CNY 150
Sightseeing Bus	CNY 50; free for children under 1.4m (4.6ft) if not taking a seat.
Escalator	Round trip: CNY 50; Single trip: CNY 30
Opening Hours:	Waterfall & Doupotang Scenic Area: 07:30 to 18:00 Tianxingqiao Bridge: 07:30 to 17:30
Recommended Time for a Visit:	Two hours

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- Last updated on Jul. 15, 2024 -

Questions & Answers on Huangguoshu Waterfall

Asked by soh from SINGAPORE | Nov. 19, 2024 06:02

Where should I stay in Guiyang

Is it more ideal for my trip to Huangguoshu Waterfall if I stay near Jinyang Coach station? Any recommended budget hotel near the coach station?

Answers (1)

Answered by Janice | Nov. 19, 2024 21:58

To the fall, you need to take a bus at Jinyang Coach Station to Huangguoshu Bus Station, then transfer to a sightseeing bus to the spot. It may take about 2.5h. Near the coach station there is Borrman Hotel, IU Hotel, Four Seasons Hotel ...

Asked by Soh Kien Peng from C2ELIMBANG

GMAIL.COM | Jul. 13, 2024 20:13

Admission fees to the waterfall

Is there any discount for seniors above 60 for the admission ticket to the waterfall?

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Answered by Keith | Jul. 15, 2024 02:08

Sorry the preferential ticket is only for Chinese people.

Asked by SaM from USA | Apr. 23, 2024 15:28

Direct bus Guiyang to Huangguoshu Waterfall

Is there a direct bus from Guiyang North Railway Station to Huangguoshu Waterfalls? If so, what are the operating hours? Thank you in advance.

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Answered by Lori | Apr. 24, 2024 01:33

No direct bus from Guiyang North Bus Station, but you can take a bullet train from Guiyang North to Anshun West (CNY 43-45 for 2nd Class Seat, 30min), then take a direct bus (CNY 22, 30min) at Anshun West Railway Station to the waterfall. Or you can take a direct bus at Guiyang Old Bus Station (Guiyang Tourist Dispatch Center) to the waterfall, taking CNY 30 for a single trip and 2.5 hours.
From the Guiyang North to Guiyang Old Bus station, you can take metro line 1 to Beijing Rd. then transfer to Yan'an West Road, take Exit F and walk eastward along Yan'an West Road to the bus station, taking 30min in total.

Answered by Sam | Apr. 30, 2024 15:33

Thank you for your quick response.

Asked by Joerg from GERMANY | Sep. 29, 2023 19:49

Can i hire a private driver

To the Huangguoshu Waterfall

Answers (1)

Answered by Scott | Oct. 07, 2023 19:55

Yes, the car hailing apps like Didi are widely used in China and you can easily hire a private car on it.

Asked by Patrizia from ITALY | Jun. 01, 2023 11:59

Is the Huangguoshu waterfall visit challenging for people that cannot walk a lot or making steps?

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Answered by Kevin | Jun. 01, 2023 19:15

Generally, it is not difficult to visit the great waterfall as it also offers elevator to descend and ascend.