The charm of Huangguoshu Waterfall lies in its perfect combination of the ultimate dynamic of the waterfall and the static ingenuity of karst landforms, showcasing the all-around power of nature in the interweaving of water, stones, caves, and forests.
Natural Creation - Multidimensional Sonata of the Waterfall Family
The Huangguoshu Waterfall Group is a huge family, each with a distinct personality.
Huangguoshu Waterfall: the protagonist of thunderous thunder
This is the soul of the entire scenic area. Its charm lies in the multi-dimensional panoramic experience. From a distance, it can be seen that a huge amount of river water is pouring down like a Milky Way, with a sound shock of several miles and water mist rising hundreds of meters; For a close-up view, you need to follow the winding waterfall viewing trail down to the edge of Rhinoceros Pond, feel the negative oxygen ion water vapor rushing towards you, and experience the shock of nature in the roar. The best viewing time is during the summer and autumn rainy season (June to August), with abundant water and the most majestic atmosphere.
Shuilian Cave: The Fantasy World Behind the Waterfall
This is the unique and extraordinary feature of Huangguoshu Waterfall. A 134 meter long natural karst cave crosses the middle of the waterfall, consisting of 6 cave windows, 5 cave halls, 3 cave springs, and 6 passages. Entering the cave, looking out through the cave window, the rushing waterfall resembles a natural crystal curtain. Under the sunlight, a rainbow surrounds it, like a dream, making it the "most water curtain cave in the world".
Steep Slope Pond Waterfall: The widest memory of Journey to the West
Located 1 kilometer upstream of the Great Waterfall, with a top width of 105 meters, it is the widest waterfall in the Huangguoshu Waterfall group. The water flows evenly along the wide calcareous beach, like a white veil, creating a beautiful scenery. This is the filming location at the end of the 86th version of Journey to the West, full of classic film and television emotions.
Tianxingqiao Scenic Area and Silver Chain Waterfall: Exquisite Carvings of Underground Flow
Tianxingqiao Scenic Area is a concentrated display area of karst landforms, known for its wonderful scenery of "stones on the water, water on the stones, and trees growing on the stones". Its most essence scenic spot, Silver Chain Falling Pond Waterfall, is located at the underground river's undercurrent outlet. The river flows over the funnel shaped travertine beach, just like countless silver chains slowly falling into the deep pool, exquisite and beautiful, in sharp contrast to the powerful Huangguoshu Waterfall.
Humanistic Craftsmanship - Ethnic Poetry and Painting between Mountains and Rivers
The mountains and waters here not only nurture wonders, but also nourish unique culture and art.
Buyi and Miao villages: wisdom of living with mountains and waters as neighbors
Surrounding the scenic area are villages of the Buyi and Miao ethnic groups, such as talc whistles and stone villages. These villages are surrounded by mountains and rivers, and the houses are mostly made of locally sourced stones, forming a unique culture of stone slab architecture. The villagers' handicrafts such as wax printing and embroidery are colorful and the patterns are quaint, which vividly reflect their national aesthetics and natural worship.
Waterfall historical sites and cliff carvings
On the cliffs around the waterfall, there are inscriptions by literati and poets from various dynasties. These stone carvings not only add cultural heritage to the natural landscape, but also record the astonishment and contemplation of people facing this natural wonder for hundreds of years.
Cultural imprint of Journey to the West
The steep slope pond waterfall is famous for the TV drama "Journey to the West", and the scenic area cleverly incorporates relevant cultural elements, allowing tourists to not only enjoy the natural scenery, but also evoke the classic cultural memory, completing a dual pilgrimage of nature and culture.
Photography tips:
The best panoramic camera position is on the waterfall viewing platform opposite the waterfall, where a wide-angle lens can be used to capture the full view of the waterfall and the water vapor rainbow.
The best creative location is inside the water curtain cave, shooting the waterfall water curtain from the inside out, with great dramatic tension.
The best light and shadow camera is located by the edge of Rhinoceros Pond, and in the afternoon, the side backlight can capture the texture of the waterfall water flowing like silver threads.
The Silver Chain Falling Pool Waterfall is suitable for shooting slow doors, pulling the gentle water flow into a silky shape.
Drone flights must strictly comply with the regulations of the scenic area, and panoramic shots of the waterfall group can be taken in the allowed areas.
