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Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River Travel Guide: Experience the Most Stunning Roar of the Mother River!

Come to Jixian County, Shanxi to witness the grandeur of Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River! This is China's second-largest waterfall, where the Yellow River rushes down with incredible power, making it a paradise for photography enthusiasts📸. 🚗 Transportation Guide: Starting from Linfen city center, it takes about 1.5 hours by car🚘 to reach the scenic area. You can also take a direct tourist shuttle bus🚍 from Linfen Bus Station to Hukou Waterfall, which takes about 2 hours. There is a free parking lot🅿️ inside the scenic area, making parking very convenient. 🌈 Highlights: - Stand on the viewing platform to feel the majestic momentum of "the Yellow River water coming from the sky" up close. - On sunny days[CloudToOvercast], you can see the rare sight of a rainbow spanning across the waterfall. - In winter☃, you can enjoy the rare ice waterfall scenery. - Multiple viewing platforms are set up in the scenic area, allowing you to capture stunning photos from different angles. 📍 Main Attractions: There are several viewing points within the Hukou Waterfall main scenic area: 1. 🌊 Main Waterfall Viewing Platform: Experience the waterfall’s impact at the closest distance. 2. Dragon Wall: The curtain-like water flow formed by the waterfall. 3. Yellow River Shore: Get close to the Yellow River water. 4. Ten-Mile Dragon Trough: The best spot to overlook the waterfall. 💰 Ticket Information: Tickets cost 90 RMB per person, including access to all viewing points within the scenic area. Seniors over 60 enjoy a half-price discount, and children under 1.2 meters enter for free. It is recommended to buy tickets online in advance for discounts; you can scan a QR code at the entrance for easy access. ✅ Must-Do Experiences: 1. Ride a donkey and take photos in traditional costumes (local specialty). 2. Taste specialty foods like Yellow River carp. 3. Watch the live performance of "Yellow River Cantata" (seasonal). 🏠 Accommodation Guide: There are many guesthouses and hotels near the scenic area: 1. Hukou Grand Hotel: Four-star, about 300 meters from the scenic area entrance. 2. Yellow River Family Guesthouse: Cost-effective with a friendly owner. 3. Jixian City Hotels: Affordable prices with many options. 🍜 Food Guide: 1. Yellow River Carp: Tender and fresh, a must-try. 2. Jixian Scallion Pancake: Local specialty, crispy outside and tender inside. 3. Youmian Kaolaolao: Traditional Shanxi noodle dish. 4. Hukou Restaurant: Located opposite the scenic area, serving authentic signature dishes. [Pushpin] Tips: 1. [Rainy] The water volume is largest and most spectacular during the rainy season, but be cautious of safety⚠️. 2. Wear non-slip shoes👟 as the viewing platform floor may be wet. 3. Bring a camera📸 and spare batteries🔋; every angle is photogenic. 4. The signal inside the scenic area is weak, so it’s safer to carry some cash.
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