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Hukou Waterfall (Shaanxi side)
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2022

Hukou Waterfall (Shaanxi side)

黄河壶口瀑布旅游区(陕西省延安市)

Shaanxi, Yan'an★ 4.6Designated 2022·36.4674°N, 109.3467°E
Ticket Price
Peak CNY 100/Off-peak CNY 80
Duration
3 to 5 hours
Rating
4.6 / 5.0
Designated
2022

About Hukou Waterfall (Shaanxi side)

Hukou is the largest waterfall on the Yellow River, where the muddy torrent thunders through a narrow 'kettle-mouth' gorge on the Shaanxi-Shanxi border. Spray and rainbows are most dramatic in the summer flood season.

Highlights

Largest yellow waterfall on the Yellow River; 'smoke from water' mist; most spectacular in summer flood or winter ice falls as the 'Heart of the Yellow River'.

Suggested Route

Enter at the Shaanxi-side visitor center, take the shuttle to the main falls viewing platform and the Longdong underfall cave (extra ticket), then the riverside walk; allow 2 hours.

Food & Lodging

Try Shaanbei noodles and yellow-river carp; stay in Yichuan county about 30 km away.

Facilities

Shuttle bus
Travel Tips

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

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 8:00-17:30; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.

Getting There

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).

Reservation

Advance online reservation required via official platform in peak season; real-name entry.

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 100 (≈ $14)/Off-peak CNY 80 (≈ $11)

Address

Yan'an City Yichuan County Hukou Town Yanhu Road

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
黄河壶口瀑布旅游区(陕西省延安市)

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

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