Centered around Huangguoshu Waterfall, there are more than ten waterfalls distributed around it. Huangguoshu Waterfall is named after the many "Huangguoshu" trees growing in the area. The waterfall is surrounded by towering peaks and dense vegetation, with numerous canyons, caves, stone forests, and pillars, making it a typical karst landform.
Experience the unique charm of Huangguoshu Waterfall
1. Approaching the Great Waterfall
The fame of Huangguoshu Waterfall began with the famous traveler Xu Xiake in the Ming Dynasty, and after generations of dissemination, it has become a well-known scenic spot. Huangguoshu Waterfall has six viewing platforms, allowing visitors to admire the grandeur, wonder, danger, and beauty of the waterfall from six directions: up, down, front, back, left, and right.
2. Accept the baptism of the waterfall in the Water Curtain Cave
Entering the Water Curtain Cave, immersing oneself in it, watching the crystal clear water flow down, faintly visible, like a fairyland on earth. If you want to personally experience waterfalls, you can put on a raincoat and shuttle through the water curtain cave, which is a unique and interesting experience. It is recommended to purchase a raincoat before entering the scenic area.
3. Searching for scenes from the 86th version of Journey to the West
The water curtain cave and steep slope pond of Huangguoshu Waterfall are the filming locations for the 86 version of the TV series "Journey to the West". When playing at Huangguoshu Waterfall, pay attention everywhere and search for familiar scenes from "Journey to the West", savoring the classics.
Tourist Route
The ticket for Huangguoshu Scenic Area includes three major attractions: Huangguoshu Waterfall, Tianxingqiao Scenic Area, and Steep Slope Pond Waterfall. The general tourist route is from Doupotang Waterfall to Tianxingqiao Scenic Area and then to Huangguoshu Waterfall. The ticket is valid for two days. If you cannot complete the tour in one day, you can continue the next day. However, each scenic spot can only be visited once.
Steep Slope Pond Waterfall
The waterfall water cascades down along the surface of the waterfall, creating a magnificent and awe inspiring scene. If you're lucky, you can also see a beautiful rainbow. This is also the filming location for the ending theme song of the 1986 TV series "Journey to the West".
Tianxingqiao Scenic Area: A magical scenery where viewing stones, water, trees, and caves blend together
The stone scenery, water scenery, tree scenery, and cave scenery of Tianxingqiao Scenic Area magically blend together, which is amazing. Here, you can find stones on the water, holes in the stones, and trees next to the holes, which makes you marvel at the incredible craftsmanship of nature. Take out your phone or camera and take a photo. Here, you can easily capture rare scenery photos with just one shot.
Huangguoshu Waterfall: Visit the Famous Landmark of Huangguoshu Scenic Area
Huangguoshu Waterfall is the finale of the tourist route and the core of Huangguoshu Scenic Area. Visit the third largest waterfall in the world and appreciate its magnificence. You can feel the charm of nature and marvel at the insignificance of humanity. Photography enthusiasts can bring professional DSLRs and take a set of panoramic waterfall photos, which will definitely be very stunning.
There are many snacks at the entrance of Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenic Area, such as glutinous rice (with chili added, otherwise it won't taste good) and love tofu. There are many elderly Buyi people and children carrying baskets to sell eggs, cucumbers, and boiled corn in Tianxingqiao. The shops and stalls in the rest area sell Anshun wrapped rolls, cold noodles, etc., which are not expensive. Surrounding the scenic area are accommodations such as Huangguoshu Hotel, Jingu Waterfall Villa, and Liangyuan Hotel. Accommodation during holidays is quite tight, so you can stay in Anshun city.
Travel Tips
Address: Guihuang Highway (Huangguoshu Scenic Area), Huangguoshu Town, Zhenning Buyi and Miao Autonomous County, Guizhou Province
Telephone: 085-138157288 (nighttime)
Opening Hours: 07:30-18:00
Admission ticket ： CNY 160