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| Hukou Waterfalls (Kettle Spout Falls) |
 Hukou Waterfalls is located 50 kilometers to the east of Yichuan County, adjacent to the Ji Country in Shanxi Province. It is about 240 km from Yan'an city and is one of the most famous waterfalls in China as well as one of the most impressive sights along Yellow River.
When the Yellow River flow to the Hukou Mountain on the Shanxi-Shaanxi border, flanked by mountains on both sides, its width was abruptly narrowed down from 250 meters to 50 meters. The water falling down from the narrow mouth into a big stone-strewn pool under it, forming a scene which looks like the water pouring down from the mouth of a water-flask. Hence its name.
The waterfall has a descent of 15-20 meters in the low-water season, but in the high-water season, the fall will be above 30 meters. The waters burst into rapid torrents with the thunderous sound of ten thousand horses galloping, forming a magnificent and breathtaking view here. People visiting here all surprised by its majestic force.
Admission Fee: ¥ 36 |
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