Huangguoshu Waterfall, Guizhou (貴州黃果樹瀑布)

 

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Guizhou

Located in southwest Anshun, Guizhou Province, Huangguoshu Waterfall is the largest and most magnificent group of waterfalls in China. With splendid scenery, the waterfall was included in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest waterfall group in 1999. It is 77.8 meters high and 101 meters wide, with 17 smaller waterfalls. As the roaring water runs down through the rocks, it sends up myriad of sprays, which glitter like rainbows in the sunlight. Huangguoshu Waterfall Festival is celebrated around September 16 every year.

Travel tips:

Best time to visit: May to October

Admission: 180 yuan (March 1 to Oct. 31); 160 yuan off-season (Nov. 1 to Feb. 28)

Getting there: Bus from Guiyang Railway Station is 45 yuan; from Anshun Bus Station is 15 yuan.