Huangguoshu Waterfall
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Huangguoshu Waterfall

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About This Attraction

Centered around Huangguoshu waterfall, the area features over a dozen surrounding waterfalls. Huangguoshu waterfall gets its name from the numerous "huangguo trees" growing in the region. The waterfall is surrounded by rolling peaks, lush vegetation, and abundant gorges, caves, and stone forests, showcasing typical karst topography.Experience the unique charm of Huangguoshu Waterfall1. Approaching the grand waterfallHuangguoshu Waterfall gained fame starting from the renowned Ming Dynasty traveler Xu Xiake, and through generations of dissemination, it has become a well-known attraction. Huangguoshu Waterfall features six viewing platforms, allowing visitors to admire the grandeur, uniqueness, steepness, and beauty of the waterfall from six different perspectives: above, below, front, back, left, and right.2. Be baptized by the waterfall in the water curtain caveStep into the water curtain cave and immerse yourself in the scene where sparkling water flows down, appearing and disappearing like a fairyland on earth. For those who want to get close to the waterfall, wearing a raincoat and wandering through the cave offers a unique experience. It's recommended to purchase a raincoat before entering the attraction.3. Explore the filming locations of the 1986 version of Journey to the WestThe water-curtain cave and steep slope pond in Huangguoshu Waterfall were filming locations for the 1986 TV series "Journey to the West." When visiting Huangguoshu Waterfall, keep an eye out for those familiar scenes from "Journey to the West" and relive the classic moments.Sightseeing routeThe Huangguoshu Waterfall admission ticket includes three major attractions: Huangguoshu Waterfall, Tianxing Bridge, and Doupotang Waterfall. The typical visitor route is Doupotang Waterfall - Tianxing Bridge - Huangguoshu Waterfall. The ticket is valid for two days, allowing visitors to continue their tour the next day if unable to complete it in one day, though each attraction can only be visited once.Doupotang waterfall:The waterfall cascades down with tremendous force, creating a spectacular and awe-inspiring sight. If you're lucky, you might even spot a beautiful rainbow. This location was also featured in the ending credits of the 1986 TV series "Journey to the West."Tianxing Bridge: Marvel at the magical blend of rocks, water, trees, and cavesThe stone formations, water scenery, trees, and caves of Tianxing Bridge blend together in a magical way that inspires awe. Here, you'll discover rocks rising from water, caves hidden within stones, and trees growing beside caverns—a testament to nature's extraordinary craftsmanship. Take out your phone or camera to capture the moment, as every snapshot here yields rare and breathtaking landscape photos.Huangguoshu waterfall: visit in personHuangguoshu WaterfallFamous landmarksHuangguoshu waterfall is the grand finale of the tour route and the heart of Huangguoshu scenic area. Witness the world's third largest waterfall and admire its magnificence. You can feel the charm of nature and marvel at the insignificance of humanity. Photography enthusiasts can bring professional DSLR cameras to capture panoramic shots of the waterfall, which will surely be breathtaking.Meals and accommodation guideAt the entrance of Huangguoshu Waterfall, there are many snacks to try, such as sticky rice (add chili for flavor) and love tofu. At Tianxing Bridge, many seniors and children of the Buyi ethnic group carry baskets selling eggs, cucumbers, and boiled corn. The rest area shops and stalls offer Anshun spring rolls and cold noodles at reasonable prices. Nearby accommodations include Huangguoshu Hotel, Jingu Waterfall Villa, and Liangyuan Hotel. During holidays, lodging can be tight, so consider staying in Anshun city.

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Insider Tips

Check opening hours before departure: Open today at 7:00 AM–6:30 PM, 7:00 PM–10:30 PM
Contact phone: +864008009998
ID required: During the reserved time slot, visitors must pass face ID verification with their ID card to enter. Those without an ID card can present the booker's ID number or phone number at the attraction's ticket office to exchange for a paper ticket.
The Huangguoshu Water Curtain Cave has a narrow trail and unique topography. In order to meet the needs of visitors, ensure the safety of tourists, and enhance the visitor experience, the attraction has implemented a real-name, time-slot reservation system for the Water Curtain Cave, limiting the number of visitors to 6,000 per day.I. Appointment Instructionsvisitors who purchase tickets Trip.com need to search for the "Anlvtong" mini-program on WeChat or Alipay, log in to "Anlvtong" to make a reservation, and then go to the designated area to redeem reserved time slot to visit the Water Curtain Cave. admission ticket are valid for 10 days and can be reserved for the Water Curtain Cave.II. Travel Guide1. Queueing duration: 60–90 minutes during peak hours2. Tour duration: Approximately 30–40 minutes3. Tour sequence: The cave walkway is narrow, damp, and one-way. Walk along the walkway behind the waterfall, and return along the trail after exiting the cave.4. Friendly reminder: The path inside the cave is slippery and the waterfall spray is quite strong. It is recommended to bring rain gear and wear non-slip shoes when visiting.It is recommended to book your Water Curtain Cave time slot when purchasing tickets to plan your trip accordingly. The only official channel for booking Water Curtain Cave is "Anlvtong," which is completely free. The attraction has never authorized any third party to make paid reservations; please do not trust them and beware of scams.Inquiry Hotline: 400-800-9998

Visitor Notes

Water Curtain Cave Reservation Instructions
The Huangguoshu Water Curtain Cave has a narrow trail and unique topography. In order to meet the needs of visitors, ensure the safety of tourists, and enhance the visitor experience, the attraction has implemented a real-name, time-slot reservation system for the Water Curtain Cave, limiting the number of visitors to 6,000 per day.I. Appointment Instructionsvisitors who purchase tickets Trip.com need to search for the "Anlvtong" mini-program on WeChat or Alipay, log in to "Anlvtong" to make a reservation, and then go to the designated area to redeem reserved time slot to visit the Water Curtain Cave. admission ticket are valid for 10 days and can be reserved for the Water Curtain Cave.II. Travel Guide1. Queueing duration: 60–90 minutes during peak hours2. Tour duration: Approximately 30–40 minutes3. Tour sequence: The cave walkway is narrow, damp, and one-way. Walk along the walkway behind the waterfall, and return along the trail after exiting the cave.4. Friendly reminder: The path inside the cave is slippery and the waterfall spray is quite strong. It is recommended to bring rain gear and wear non-slip shoes when visiting.It is recommended to book your Water Curtain Cave time slot when purchasing tickets to plan your trip accordingly. The only official channel for booking Water Curtain Cave is "Anlvtong," which is completely free. The attraction has never authorized any third party to make paid reservations; please do not trust them and beware of scams.Inquiry Hotline: 400-800-9998
Tianxingqiao Cableway is closed.
To further optimize attraction services and enhance the visitors experience, the Tianxingqiao attraction cable car will be temporarily closed for upgrades and renovations starting December 1, 2024. The resumption date will be announced separately. We kindly request visitors to plan their trips accordingly. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please refer to the attraction announcements for specific details. For any questions, please contact the attraction.
Water Curtain Cave Flow Restriction Notice
The Huangguoshu Water Curtain Cave has a narrow trail and unique topography. In order to meet the needs of visitors, ensure the safety of tourists, and enhance the visitor experience, the attraction has implemented a real-name, time-slot reservation system for the Water Curtain Cave, limiting the number of visitors to 6,000 per day.As of 17:45 on June 3, 2026, the reservation slots for Huangguoshu Water Curtain Cave on June 4, June 5 and June 6 are fully booked.admission ticket to Huangguoshu attraction are valid for ten days, while reservations for Shuiliandong (Water Curtain Cave) are valid only for the day of booking. visitors who have successfully booked admission ticket for the attraction but have not been able to book Shuiliandong can still visit attractions such as the Great Waterfall, Tianxing Bridge, and Doupotang. We suggest you plan your trip accordingly, travel during off-peak hours, or choose another date to visit Shuiliandong.Thank you for visitors understanding and support. Please pay attention to real-time updates and plan your travel time accordingly. In case of special circumstances, please follow the instructions of on-site staff. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.We wish all visitors a pleasant journey!attraction Information Hotline: 400-800-9998This is to announce.Huangguoshu attractionJune 3, 2026
Must Read Cancellation and Refund Notice
1. Refund Policy: No refund will be issued after admission ticket redemption (ticket inspection and collection are considered redemption, as is not entering the park on the same day). If you need to reschedule due to special circumstances , please go to the attraction window for processing.2. Partial refund are not supported once a two-way escalator has been used.3. Individuals holding teacher qualification certificates, disability certificates, police officer certificates, military personnel (including veterans), medical staff, firefighters, or other personnel eligible for admission ticket discounts should select the corresponding ticket type. See the attraction discount policy for details. Note: visitors who purchase full-price tickets under the discount policy are automatically forfeiting the discount, and tickets are non-refundable after use. Once tickets are successfully collected or checked at any scenic spot within the attraction , the booking is considered redemption; partial refunds and changes are not supported.4. Purchased package tickets (such as Huangguoshu Waterfall + Longgong Scenic Area) redemption at any attraction (entry or ticket collection). Partial refunds and ticket changes are not supported.5. Full Refund: If you are unable to visit due to force majeure events as stipulated by laws and regulations (such as natural disasters like earthquakes, typhoons, and rainstorms, as well as government-mandated shutdowns), you can apply for a full refund without any loss through the original ticketing channel. Specific details will be verified and processed based on the actual situation.
Waterfall Escalator Riding Instructions
1. Children, the elderly, the infirm, and the disabled should be held or supported by an adult with the capacity to carry them while riding. Infants and toddlers should be held by such adults while riding.2. Strollers (including infant strollers, shopping carts, wheelchairs, etc.) are prohibited on escalators. When riding, carry your bags, handbags, and other personal belongings by hand.3. When riding, you must hold the handrail with your hands. Do not lean against the handrail or stand to the side. Do not extend your head or limbs beyond the handrail to prevent being hit by adjacent obstacles and causing personal injury.4. Please do not wear soft plastic or rubber shoes, and do not ride barefoot. Before boarding, tighten your shoelaces and take care to prevent loose or dragging clothing from being caught on the edges of the steps, comb plates, apron boards, or inner covers. Do not insert canes, umbrellas, or sharp, hard objects such as the heels of high heels into the gaps between the edges of the steps or the grooves of the steps, as this could cause personal injury or equipment damage.5. Please board in order and do not push or shove. When stepping onto the horizontal section of the escalator at the entrance, passengers should stand within the yellow line on the step. Be careful to step on the junction of two steps to avoid falling due to the height difference between the steps when the escalator reaches the inclined section.6. Jumping, playing, and running on the steps of the moving platform are prohibited. Children are prohibited from climbing on the handrails or inner covers and from using the handrails or inner/outer covers as slides to prevent abrasions, pinching, or falls.7. Walking or running in the opposite direction of the steps is prohibited to avoid affecting use or causing falls.8. Please do not discard fruit pits, bottle caps, popsicle sticks, chewing gum, product packaging, or other debris on the steps. Do not touch the handrail entrance with your hands or other foreign objects to prevent them from being caught.9. In case of an emergency (such as a passenger falling or fingers, shoes, or clothing getting caught), immediately call on passengers or staff at the escalator entrance or exit to press the red emergency stop button to stop the escalator from running. Do not press this button under normal circumstances to prevent other passengers from falling due to inertia if the escalator stops suddenly.10. Escalators are prohibited from being used as conveyors to directly transport goods.11. Do not ride escalators after drinking alcohol.Please refer to the attraction announcements for specific details. If you have any questions, please contact the attraction.Service Hotline: 4008009998
attraction Safety Guidelines
To ensure your safety while visiting the attraction, we have prepared these tourist safety guidelines. Please read them carefully and strictly abide by them.1. To provide high-quality, convenient, thoughtful, and safe services to visitors, Huangguoshu attraction will implement a real-name ticketing system starting September 9, 2019. Please pay special attention to the following:2. When purchasing Huangguoshu general admission ticket and Huangguoshu attraction sightseeing bus tickets, you need to fill in the correct ID number of the visitor. Please be sure to bring the ID cards of the visitors. You can only enter the park with the second-generation ID card. You do not need to go to the ticket office to redeem ticket again.3. If you are a registered visitors using other identification documents (passport, temporary ID card, or other valid ID ) or are a visitors enjoying a half-price discount at the attraction , you must purchase or collect your tickets at the ticket window. If you are enjoying free admission, you need to present your ID card and relevant discount documents for entry.4. A valid ID document (second-generation ID card, overseas ID document, temporary ID card, etc.) can only be used to purchase one ticket within ten days (including online booking and cash purchase);5. If you need to cancel your real-name booking , please process the cancellation online in advance. This includes modifying the visitors date, ticket holder information, real-name visitors information, etc., or canceling the entire order.6. visitors who do not have valid ID must go to the police service point at the New City Ticket Center, provide their valid ID number, and have the police issue a certificate. visitors can then use the certificate to purchase admission ticket at the ticket window.7. To ensure your safety while visiting the attraction, we have prepared special tourist safety guidelines. Please read them carefully and strictly abide by them.(1) Please consciously abide by the safety management regulations and order of the attraction , take good care of the senior and children in the attraction , and keep your personal belongings safe.(2) When taking sightseeing buses, cable cars, escalators, etc., please get on and off in an orderly manner. Do not force your way in, cut in line, or rush. Please consciously maintain the order of tourism to ensure safety.(3) Please do not rest or take photos in narrow and dangerous sections of the road to avoid congestion and accidents;(4) Please abide by the attraction safety guidelines, follow the designated routes, and refrain from deviating from the trails or entering non-open areas;(5) It is forbidden to climb rocks, trees, cross railings, or swim in the river within the attraction. It is also forbidden to pick or eat wild fruits within the attraction.(6) Open flames, smoking, and setting off fireworks and firecrackers are prohibited in the attraction;(7) No pets are allowed on public transportation or in indoor public areas of the attraction ; prohibited pets (large dogs, fierce dogs, large felines, birds of prey, etc.) are not allowed in the attraction; blind people with guide dogs shall comply with relevant regulations.(8) It is forbidden to bring toxic, harmful, flammable and explosive materials into the attraction or onto the sightseeing bus;(9) Playing or horseplaying on suspension bridges, cableways, and inside caves is strictly prohibited;(10) No unit or individual may engage in flight activity of “low, slow and small (drones, model aircraft, kites, etc.)” aircraft without authorization. Except for work needs and with approval and permission, it is prohibited to carry drones.8. Whether some attractions in the attraction are open or not is subject to the official announcements on the attraction official WeChat or official attraction.9. Huangguoshu attraction is a natural mountain landscape, and the entire tour requires walking. The trails are built along the mountainside and contain many steps, slopes, and uneven sections. The entire tour takes about 5 hours. It is recommended that senior citizens (65 years and older), those eligible for free admission (6 years and younger or children under 1.2 meters tall), and people with disabilities carefully consider their physical condition before choosing to tour the entire or part of the route.For emergency assistance attraction, please contact: (Zhou Xingwei: 13985711363) (Ma Wenfu: 18085302688)Please refer to the attraction announcements for specific details. If you have any questions, please contact the attraction.Service Hotline: 4008009998
No drones allowed in all areas
To ensure visitor safety and maintain order attraction, in accordance with the "Interim Regulations on the Management of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Flights" and the "Regulations on the Management of Scenic Spots," the following announcement is hereby made regarding the prohibition of low-altitude flights throughout the attraction area:I. Scope of Control: Drones are strictly prohibited from flying within the entire Huangguoshu attraction(including the Great Waterfall, Doupotang, Tianxing Bridge, transfer area, walking trails, visitors center, and all other public areas).II. Controlled Categories: Without the written approval of the attraction, no unit or individual may fly drones, model airplanes, kites, sky lanterns, or any other "low, slow, and small" aircraft within the attraction.III. Approval Requirements: For official and public service flights such as news interviews, film and television shooting, and attraction inspections, a written application must be submitted 3 working days in advance. Flights may only be carried out in designated times and areas after approval and signing of a safety commitment letter.IV. Handling of Violations: For unauthorized flights and refusal to cooperate with management, the attraction will work with public security, air traffic control and other departments to handle the matter in accordance with the law; if personal injury, property damage or ecological damage is caused, the person concerned shall bear full legal responsibility.V. Friendly Reminder: Please do not bring any aircraft into the attraction. Please store them properly outside the attraction.We urge all visitors to abide by the regulations outlined in this announcement and work together to maintain a safe, orderly, and tranquil environment for your visit. Thank you for your understanding, support, and cooperation. We wish you a pleasant trip!
Pets are not allowed in the park.
To ensure the safety of visitors, maintain order, and protect the ecological environment of the attraction, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the "Regulations on the Management of Scenic Areas," the following announcement is made regarding the management of pets in the scenic attraction:I. Scope of Control: The entire Huangguoshu attraction(including the Great Waterfall, Doupotang, Tianxing Bridge, sightseeing bus transfer area, walking trails, visitors center, and all other public areas) is prohibited from allowing dogs, cats, and other pets into the park.II. Special Exemptions: Guide dogs, assistance dogs, and other working dogs may enter the park only when accompanied by a guardian and presenting valid ID and wearing a special tag.III. Placement Requirements: visitors arriving at the attraction with pets are requested to properly place their pets themselves or choose a reputable pet boarding service in the merchandise. Abandoning or leaving pets unattended is strictly prohibited to prevent safety hazards and environmental pollution.IV. Management Regulations: visitors are requested to consciously abide by the requirements of this announcement and actively cooperate with staff in inspections and management. Those who refuse to cooperate, bring pets into the attraction in violation of regulations, or disrupt the order of the visit will be handed over to relevant departments for legal action.We urge all visitors to travel in a civilized manner and work together to maintain a safe and beautiful environment for our visitors. Thank you for your understanding, support, and cooperation. We wish you a pleasant visit!
Kind tips
Enjoy a civilized and happy trip! This attraction features typical karst topography, with many steep mountain trails and significant terrain undulations. Attractions are scattered, and the entire loop is approximately 21 kilometers long. To ensure your safety, reduce physical exertion during your visit, and enhance your experience, multiple transfers by sightseeing bus are required to visit different attractions. Please plan your itinerary accordingly. During peak tourist seasons, visitor flow control and diversion measures will be implemented as needed. Thank you for your understanding and support!

Quick Information

Rating
Recommended Duration
1 day
Ticket Price
From USD 4.14
Opening Hours
Open today at 7:00 AM–6:30 PM, 7:00 PM–10:30 PM
Address
Guihuang Highway (Huangguoshu Scenic Area), Huangguoshu Town, Zhenning Buyi and Miao Autonomous County, Guizhou Province
Phone
+864008009998 | +86085133592716 | +86085133592133

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