Scenic spot introduction:

The Hukou Falls of the Yellow River is the second largest waterfall in China and the only large yellow waterfall on the Yellow River. It is known as the "Wonder of the Yellow River". The Yellow River Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area is a scenic area with Hukou Waterfall as the center. It integrates the Yellow River Gorge, Loess Plateau, and ancient plateau villages. It shows the magnificent natural landscape and rich historical and cultural accumulation of the Yellow River Basin. It is a tourist attraction in China. One of the forty best.

Attractions distribution:

The Yellow River Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area is located in the middle section of the Shanxi-Shaanxi Grand Canyon. The west bank of the waterfall belongs to Hukou Township, Yichuan County, Yan'an City, Shaanxi Province, and the east bank is Hukou Town, Jixian County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province. The total area is 60 square kilometers, with mountains on both sides. , the raging Yellow River was held hostage by the Cangshan Mountains on both sides, and was bound in a narrow stone valley. The torrent of more than 300 meters wide suddenly converged to more than 50 meters. At this time, the river was roaring, the mountains were roaring, and the valley was echoing, like a giant pot boiling. The famous Hukou Waterfall.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A level scenic spot, national geological park

Scenic spot features:

Photography, hiking, leisure, sightseeing, monuments, waterfalls, rivers, canyons

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Travel Notes of Travellers:

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  • Sea Breeze: Enjoy the trip, three
  • Sea Breeze: Enjoy the journey,

Best time to visit:

Summer is the best tourist season for Hukou Waterfall.

Shopping recommendations:

Yichuan apple, Yichuan pepper, Yichuan Hukou pear, Yichuan walnut, Yichuan persimmon, etc.

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map
Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Shaanxi Province>Yan'an City>Yichuan County>Hukou Township

How to get there:

Tourists can take the train to Yan'an Railway Station and then transfer to the tourist line at South Bus Station (opposite Yan'an Railway Station) to go directly to the Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Hukou Waterfall Ticket Price:

91 yuan in summer and 46 yuan in winter.

Preferential policies:

1. Children under 1.2 meters are free of charge, and active military personnel with military ID are free of charge;

2. Children between 1.2 meters and 1.4 meters in height purchase child tickets 46 Yuan/person;

3. Elderly people over 65 years old can purchase a senior ticket for RMB 46/person with their ID card.

Scenic area opening hours:

06:30-19:30

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