Why is it called Huangguoshu Waterfall? Comparison between Huangguoshu Waterfall and Lushan Waterfall

Huangguoshu Scenic Area is famous at home and abroad for its magnificent waterfalls and densely linked waterfalls, and is known as the "No. 1 Waterfall in China". Why is it called Huangguoshu Waterfall? Are you also curious? How is it different from Lushan Waterfall? You can find out by slowly opening the following content!

Contents of this article

1. Why is it called Huangguoshu Waterfall?

2. Comparison between Huangguoshu Waterfall and Lushan Waterfall

3. Where is the source of Huangguoshu Waterfall?

Why is it called Huangguoshu Waterfall?

There is a tree called Huangguoshu growing around the waterfall. Huangguoshu trees have fruits that look like oranges. Locals call oranges Huangguo. Because both jujube and fruit are pronounced as guo, over time, Huangguoshu was replaced by Huangguoshu. Huangguoshu Waterfall is the Huangguoshu Grand Waterfall. It was called Baishuihe Waterfall in ancient times, also known as "Huanggeshu" Waterfall or "Huanggeshu" Waterfall. The folk myth of Huangguoshu Waterfall has been circulating in Guizhou since ancient times. The name of Huangguoshu Waterfall comes from the tree that bears "yellow fruit" in this myth. It is located in Zhenning Buyi and Miao Autonomous County, Anshun City, Guizhou Province, China. It belongs to the Baishui River section of the lower reaches of Kebu River, a tributary of Dabang River, a tributary of Nanpanjiang River, a tributary of Beipanjiang River, a tributary of Xijiang River in the Pearl River system. It is the largest first-level waterfall in the Huangguoshu Waterfall group and one of the world's famous waterfalls. It is famous for its huge water. The waterfall is 77.8 meters high, of which the main waterfall is 67 meters high; the waterfall is 101 meters wide, of which the main waterfall top is 83.3 meters wide. Huangguoshu Waterfall is a typical erosion crack waterfall in karst landform.

Comparison between Huangguoshu Waterfall and Lushan Waterfall

Huangguoshu Waterfall and Lushan Waterfall have their own characteristics, and their differences are as follows:

Huangguoshu Waterfall: Huangguoshu Scenic Area is famous at home and abroad for its magnificent waterfalls and densely linked waterfalls, and enjoys the reputation of "China's No. 1 Waterfall". The scenic area is centered on Huangguoshu Waterfall, with waterfalls, caves and underground lakes as the main body. The scenic area includes the magnificent Huangguoshu Waterfall Central Area, Shitouzhai Scenic Area, Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area, Dishuitan Waterfall Scenic Area, Balinghe Canyon Ancient Scenic Area, and Langgong Scenic Area. There are independent attractions such as Guanjiao Waterfall, Rhinoceros Cave, and Guanyin Cave in the periphery.

Lushan Waterfall: The Lushan Waterfall has a long history. Many literati and poets have written poems and inscriptions here to praise its magnificence. The most famous one is "Lushan Waterfall" by Li Bai, a poet of the Tang Dynasty, which has become a masterpiece for all ages. The most famous waterfall group in Lushan is Sandiequan, which is known as the first wonder of Lushan. There is an old saying that "If you have not been to Sandiequan, you are not considered a visitor to Lushan." The water of Sandiequan Waterfall flows out from Dayue Mountain, flows slowly for a while, then passes the back of Wulao Peak, passes through the mountain and stone steps, and folds into three layers, hence the name Sandiequan Waterfall.

Where is the source of Huangguoshu Waterfall?

The meltwater from the icebergs at the source of the Yangtze River forms the source of the Huangguoshu Waterfall. The terrain there is very different, it is located in the subtropics and has abundant rainfall. Therefore, no matter whether it is dry or humid, winter or summer, the water of the Huangguoshu Waterfall is still flowing.

Huangguoshu Waterfall, located in Zhenning Buyi and Miao Autonomous County, Anshun City, Guizhou Province, China, is named after a common plant in the area, Huangguoshu Tree. Huangguoshu Waterfall belongs to the Xijiang River mainstream of the Pearl River system, the Nanpan River tributary, the Beipan River tributary, the Dabang River tributary, and the Baishui River section of the lower reaches of the Kebu River. It is the largest first-level waterfall in the Huangguoshu Waterfall group and one of the world's famous waterfalls, known for its huge water force.