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Plan a roughly 4-hour visit to Hukou Waterfall, Linfen, a 5A-rated Yellow River scenic area in Ji County known for its yellow-hued waterfall and Jin-Shaan Canyon setting.
Located in Ji County, Linfen City, China, Hukou Waterfall is the only large-scale, yellow-hued waterfall on the Yellow River and the second-largest waterfall in China. It is widely acclaimed as a “wonder of the Yellow River.” The scenic area lies in the middle section of the Jin-Shaan Canyon, along the southern reach of the Yellow River’s main northern course, between Ji County in Shanxi Province and Yichuan County in Shaanxi Province. It is 38 kilometers east of the seat of Ji County and 40 kilometers west of the seat of Yichuan County, covering a planned area of 116 square kilometers. Centered on the waterfall, the area includes the Yellow River Canyon, the Loess Plateau, and ancient villages. It is a National 5A-Level Tourist Attraction and has also been recognized as a National Key Scenic Spot, a National Geopark, and a National Base for Study-Tour Education, among other accolades.
Ji County, Linfen City, China
Located in Linfen, Shanxi Province, the Hukou Waterfall is the only large-scale, yellow-hued waterfall on the Yellow River and the second-largest waterfall in China; it is widely acclaimed as a "wonder of the Yellow River." It is situated in the middle section of the Jin-Shaan (Shanxi-Shaanxi) Canyon—along the southern reach of the Yellow River’s main northern course—between Ji County in Shanxi Province and Yichuan County in Shaanxi Province. The site lies 38 kilometers east of the seat of Ji County and 40 kilometers west of the seat of Yichuan County, covering a planned area of 116 square kilometers. Centered around the Hukou Waterfall, this scenic area encompasses the Yellow River Canyon, the Loess Plateau, and ancient villages, showcasing both the natural landscapes of the Yellow River Basin and its profound historical and cultural heritage. The Hukou Scenic Area has received numerous accolades, including being designated a "National Key Scenic Spot," one of the "Top 40 Tourist Destinations in China," a "National Base for Study-Tour Education," a "National Geopark," and a "National 5A-Level Tourist Attraction." It is also included on the list of China’s national natural heritage sites and was selected as one of the "35 Premier Scenic Attractions in China to Showcase to the World." On January 17, 2023, it was named one of the first "Cultural Memory Projects of Shanxi."
Hukou Waterfall is described as the only large-scale, yellow-hued waterfall on the Yellow River and the second-largest waterfall in China.
Set in the middle section of the Jin-Shaan Canyon between Ji County, Shanxi, and Yichuan County, Shaanxi; 38 kilometers east of the Ji County seat and 40 kilometers west of the Yichuan County seat.
The scenic area centers on the waterfall and encompasses the Yellow River Canyon, the Loess Plateau, and ancient villages.
A National 5A-Level Tourist Attraction with designations including National Key Scenic Spot, National Geopark, and National Base for Study-Tour Education.
Named one of the first Cultural Memory Projects of Shanxi on January 17, 2023, and selected as one of the 35 Premier Scenic Attractions in China to Showcase to the World.
Opening hours are subject to official notices.
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It is in Ji County, Linfen City, China, within the Jin-Shaan Canyon between Ji County in Shanxi Province and Yichuan County in Shaanxi Province.
The suggested visit duration is about 4.0 hours.
It is rated 5A and is described as a National 5A-Level Tourist Attraction.
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The scenic area centers on Hukou Waterfall and includes the Yellow River Canyon, the Loess Plateau, and ancient villages.
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