It is located in Zhenning Buyei and Miao Autonomous County, Anshun City, Guizhou Province, China.
Best Time to Travel
Summer (June August)
During this period, there is abundant rainfall, and the waterfall has a large volume of water and is magnificent. You can enjoy the spectacular full view of the waterfall and avoid the summer heat. However, there are also more tourists, so it is necessary to book accommodation in advance.
The average temperature is between 20 25℃.
Autumn (September November)
The weather is more comfortable, with clear autumn skies. The water volume is moderate, and the vegetation around the waterfall presents rich colors, creating a unique scenery.
The temperature is around 15 22℃.
Attraction Introduction
Huangguoshu Grand Waterfall
It is the largest waterfall in the Huangguoshu waterfall group. The waterfall is 77.8 meters high and 101 meters wide, and it is a typical karst erosion fault waterfall.
It can be viewed from multiple angles. Among them, the Water Curtain Cave allows tourists to walk through the inside of the waterfall and experience the shock of the waterfall water pouring down from above.
Doupotang Waterfall
The top of the waterfall is 105 meters wide and 21 meters high, making it the widest waterfall in the Huangguoshu waterfall group.
The water layer of the waterfall spreads evenly along the gentle waterfall surface and dances lightly on the travertine beach surface like a thin, semi-transparent veil. Therefore, it is also known as the “Roaring Waterfall” because the waterfall makes a deep roar before every flood comes.
Tianxingqiao Scenic Area
It integrates mountains, water, forests, and caves. There are dense stalagmites and lush vegetation. There are attractions such as Tianxing Basin, Tianxing Cave, and Water Stone Forest.
The “Birthday Steps” is a famous attraction in Tianxingqiao. Tourists can find the stone corresponding to their birthday by the water, which is full of fun.
Tour Route Planning
One-day Tour Route
Morning
Visitor Center Doupotang Waterfall (about 1 1.5 hours of play). Appreciate the width and thunderous momentum of the waterfall.
Noon
Have lunch in or around the scenic area and taste local specialty cuisines such as Anshun Spring Rolls (Guo Juan) and Crispy Bun (Po Su Bao).
Afternoon
Tianxingqiao Scenic Area (about 3 4 hours of play). Walk around and enjoy various unique karst landform landscapes.
Huangguoshu Grand Waterfall (about 2 3 hours of play). View the grandeur of the grand waterfall from all directions.
Two-day Tour Route
First Day
Morning
Noon
Afternoon
Second Day
Morning
Noon
Afternoon
Ticket and Transportation
Ticket Information
The ticket of Huangguoshu Scenic Area includes three attractions: Huangguoshu Grand Waterfall, Tianxingqiao, and Doupotang. Tickets can be booked on the official website or major travel platforms. The ticket price varies according to the peak and off-peak seasons.
Peak season (March 1 November 30): 160 yuan/person; Off-peak season (December 1 February 28 of the following year): 150 yuan/person. The sightseeing bus ticket is 50 yuan/person (mandatory purchase). The one-way ticket of the escalator in the Huangguoshu Grand Waterfall Scenic Area is 30 yuan/person, and the round-trip ticket is 50 yuan/person (you can choose to buy according to your own needs).
Transportation Guide
External Transportation
Airplane
Train
Bus
Internal Transportation
The sightseeing buses in the scenic area can be taken circularly among the various attractions, which is convenient and fast.
Accommodation Suggestions
Inside the Scenic Area
Huangguoshu Hotel, etc. You can enjoy the natural beauty of the scenic area and avoid the peak tourist hours in the morning and evening to enjoy the waterfall, but the price is relatively high.
Near the Scenic Area (such as Anshun Urban Area)
There are hotels and homestays of various grades to choose from, and the price is relatively more affordable with a wide range of options. For example, Yuancheng Hotel, Yuelida Hotel, etc.
Food Recommendation
Special Dishes
Huajiang Dog Meat
Local native dogs are selected and cooked in a unique way. The meat is tender and the taste is mellow. It is especially good to eat in winter.
Buckwheat Jelly (Qiao Liang Fen)
Made from buckwheat flour, it is served with special chili oil, fermented tofu, chopped green onions and other seasonings. It is sour and spicy and refreshing, and is a good summer dish.
Fried Cake Porridge (You Zha Ba Xi Fan)
Cook the rice flour into a paste and pour it into a bowl. Then pick up the crispy glutinous rice cake filled with red bean paste fried in boiling oil and put it in. Then scoop a spoonful of “Yin Zi” (a specialty in central Guizhou) and pour a ladle of boiling oil on it. The taste is crispy and delicious.
Special Snacks
Anshun Spring Rolls (Guo Juan)
Use rice paper to wrap various vegetable shreds, bean sprouts, kelp, etc., and add special chili sauce and other seasonings. The taste is refreshing and there are multiple flavors to choose from.
Crispy Bun (Po Su Bao)
The outer skin is layered and crispy, and the inner filling has multiple flavors such as sweet and salty. The sweet filling is mainly red bean paste, and the salty filling is mainly fresh meat.
Travel Tips
Bring a raincoat, especially when visiting the Huangguoshu Grand Waterfall. The splashing water from the waterfall may wet your clothes.
Wear comfortable sports shoes or flat shoes because you need to walk for a long time in the scenic area.
The ultraviolet rays are strong in summer, so pay attention to sun protection measures and bring sunglasses, sunscreen, sun hats, etc.
