Hukou Waterfall (Shaanxi side)
黄河壶口瀑布旅游区（陕西省延安市）
About Hukou Waterfall (Shaanxi side)
Highlights
Suggested Route
Food & Lodging
Facilities
Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.
📅 Best Time & Crowds
Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)
🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.
⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.
Location
View on interactive map →Buying tickets as a foreign visitor
• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.
• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.
• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.
External booking links. Prices may vary.
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Peak season (April-October): 8:00-17:30; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.
Located at Hukou, Yichuan County, Yan'an; ~220 km from Xi'an by road (no metro/HSR nearby); nearest airport Xi'an Xianyang (~230 km) or Yan'an (~150 km).
Advance online reservation required via official platform in peak season; real-name entry.
Peak CNY 100 (≈ $14)/Off-peak CNY 80 (≈ $11)
Yan'an City Yichuan County Hukou Town Yanhu Road
陕西省延安市宜川县壶口镇延壶路
Yan'an City Yichuan County Hukou Town Yanhu Road
36.4674, 109.3467
Tip: Google Maps may be inaccurate in China — use Amap for navigation.
