- China Destination Guide - Hukou Waterfall

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China travel and tour destination Hukou Waterfall

China Destination Guide - Hukou Waterfall

Hukou Waterfall is the second largest in China and, the Chinese say, the only yellow waterfall in the world. It is situated in the middle reaches of the Yellow River, named so because of the vast amount of silt it carries as it carves its way through the Loess Plateau. The Yellow river is also considered the cradle of Chinese civilisation.

What there is to see...

The waterfall is the attraction and can be added in easily to any itinerary that also visits Xian or Shaanxi province. The waterflow is highest in the summer months but if you can stand the cold the falls are impressive in winter when parts of it freeze into giant yellow icicles.

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Best time to visit Hukou

The best time to see the falls are the summer and autumn months when waterflow is at its highest although it can be viewed at any time of the year.

Best reason to visit Hukou

It is a waterfall with a difference, that difference being the power of the flow during the rainly season as well as it's colour. An impressive sight.

Our last word on Hukou

Hukou Falls can be fitted into any trip that visits Xian and although far from being a mainstream sight it is worth a visit if you want to explore this region of China in more depth.