China · Guizhou
Huangguoshu Falls
黄果树瀑布
China largest waterfall drops into a limestone gorge riddled with caves, including one, the Water-Curtain Cave, that runs directly behind the falling sheet and connects to a full walkable path behind the curtain. It anchors a broader scenic area of more than a dozen connected waterfalls.
China largest waterfall drops into a limestone gorge riddled with caves, including one, the Water-Curtain Cave, that runs directly behind the falling sheet and connects to a full walkable path behind the curtain. It anchors a broader scenic area of more than a dozen connected waterfalls.
Huangguoshu Falls drops 78 metres (256 ft) across a face roughly 101 metres wide on the Baishui, inside Huangguoshu Scenic Area. It is a block-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Anshun, with AVA the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy.
Summer rainy season (Jun-Sep) brings China largest waterfall to full roar.
What you can do here
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Summer rainy season (Jun-Sep) brings China largest waterfall to full roar.
Entry: Entry ~¥180
Getting there
- Base townAnshun
- AirportAVA
- CountryChina
- RegionGuizhou, Asia
- AccessEasy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint
On the map
25.9678, 105.6708
Quick answers
How tall is Huangguoshu Falls?
Huangguoshu Falls drops 78 metres (256 feet), across a face about 101 metres wide. It is a block-type waterfall on the Baishui.
When is the best time to visit Huangguoshu Falls?
Peak flow is June to September. Summer rainy season (Jun-Sep) brings China largest waterfall to full roar.
What can you do at Huangguoshu Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint.
How do you get to Huangguoshu Falls?
The usual base is Anshun, and the closest airport is AVA. A short walk or roadside viewpoint from there. Entry ~¥180.
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