壶口瀑布 — Attraction in Linfen

A pretty small waterfall in comparison to most other waterfalls, but it is the pride of the Chinese. So it is pretty crowded at all time, maybe except in the winter. However, it is impressive as the river narrowed down to a small gouge and the amount of water going through is tremendous. You can hear the roar from a distance and the mist rising up is amazing, hence the name "Kettle Mouth" in Chinese. Bring along a raincoat or you will...

When the Yellow River approaches the Hukou Mountain, blocked by mountains on both sides, its width is abruptly narrowed down to 20–30 m (66–98 ft). The water's velocity increases, and then plunges over a narrow opening on a cliff, forming a waterfall 15 m (49 ft) high and 20 m (66 ft) wide, as if water were pouring down from a huge teapot. Hence it gets the name Hukou (literally, "flask...

This is a natural waterfall across the Yellow River in the Shaanxi Province. The Yellow River narrows to 30 metres at this location bounded by the two banks forming a stunning waterfall. The momentum at the waterfall resembles water gushing out of a huge pot, giving rise to the name in Chinese. This second largest waterfall in China is a gorgeous sight and definitely...