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Huangguoshu Waterfall Travel Guide
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Huangguoshu Waterfall Travel Guide

Great Waterfall · Water Curtain Cave · Steep Slope Pond · Tianxing Bridge

Huangguoshu is the largest waterfall group in China: the main waterfall is 77.8 meters high and 101 meters wide, with a Water Curtain Cave behind it that can be passed through; the surrounding steep Slope Pond and Tianxing Bridge each require half a day to visit. One to two days are often spent connecting with Xijiang and Libo.

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Destination Details

Key facts
Best seasonMay to October (maximum water volume)
Suggested stay1–2 days
Key highlightsGreat Waterfall · Water Curtain Cave · Steep Slope Pond · Tianxing Bridge
TrafficHigh-speed train from Guiyang North Station to Anshun West takes 30–40 minutes, transfer to the scenic area shuttle.
Admission ticketCombined ticket for three major scenic areas, including sightseeing bus

Huangguoshu offers the most spectacular "volume of water" in China: the Baishui River plunges into a deep pool here, and the Water Curtain Cave allows visitors to view from behind the waterfall. The karst landscape in Guizhou further creates two completely different water scenes upstream and downstream: Duopo Pond and Tianxing Bridge.

Main Highlights

Huangguoshu Waterfall

With a width of 101 meters, its roar can be heard several miles away at peak flow, making it one of the largest waterfalls in Asia.

Water Curtain Cave

A natural cave behind the waterfall that allows you to look out from behind the water curtain. Raincoats are essential.

Duopo Pond Waterfall

A 105-meter-wide curtain waterfall; the place where the four disciples in the finale of "Journey to the West" walked past.

Tianxing Bridge

A stone forest on water and calcified beaches, taking about 2.5 hours to walk through.

Suggested Stay and Route

  • Recommended stay: 1–2 days.
  • It is more efficient to combine this area with other nearby destinations; see "Extendable Routes" and "Province" below for reference.

Local Tips

  • During peak season, waiting in line for the Water Curtain Cave can take over an hour; entering right when the park opens can save half the time.
  • Bring a raincoat and waterproof bag, as you will get wet inside the Water Curtain Cave.
  • Combining this with Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village and Libo makes for a 5–7 day trip in Guizhou.