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Falls promise awe-inspiring scenary

The Hukou Waterfall is a glistening pearl in the middle reaches of the Yellow River. It is the second largest waterfall in China after the Huangguoshu Waterfall in south China’s Guizhou Province.

The mighty Yellow River courses from west China’s Qinghai Province to the border of Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces, where it sluices through a narrow valley girded by mountains. Here the river abruptly narrows from 300 meters to 50 meters, turning the tranquil river into a surging torrent.

As the water strikes the rocks, it forms a magnificent waterfall 15 meters high and 20 meters wide. At this point, the rushing water is absorbed into what looks like an enormous kettle — hence its name, which translates to Kettle Mouth Waterfall in English.

The Hukou Waterfall has for years attracted tourists from all over the world. The waterfall, together with its surrounding attractions, is one of the most popular scenic spots in all of China.

At the bottom of the waterfall, the intensity of the rushing water stirs up dense, multi-colored walls of mist. The scene can be overwhelming and the locals call this awesome display “smoke from the river.”

The Hukou Waterfall displays another kind of beauty in winter, when falling temperatures replace the raging waterfall with frozen ice formations.

Just below the waterfall, there is a shining stone called the Ghostly Rock. This mysterious stone gets its name from legends which tout its ability to move up and down depending on the water level.

The Qilangwo Bridge beneath the waterfall connects both Shanxi province and Shaanxi provinces. In the sunshine, the water mists reflecting in the sunlight create rainbows which can span the entire bridge.

Mengmen Mountain is located in the middle of the Yellow River, about 3,000 meters from the Hukou Waterfall. It is an enormous, eye-catching rock that splits the Yellow River as it continues its course to the Bohai Sea.




 

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