What is a Waterfall Concept?

A waterfall is a Chinese word. The pinyin is pù bù, which means the water flowing down from the mountain wall or the place where the river bed suddenly falls. It looks like a white cloth hanging from a distance. Geologically, it is called falling water, that is, the phenomenon that river water drops vertically from high altitude when it flows through faults, depressions, and other areas. A waterfall is a temporary feature during the time that a river exists, and it will eventually disappear.

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A waterfall is an area where the flowing river falls suddenly and approximately vertically, and is the main block in the flow of the river.

In most cases, the river always flows through

There are several conditions for forming a waterfall.

One of the most common reasons for waterfalls is the difference in rock type. The river crosses many petrographic boundaries. If the river flows from hard rocks

A waterfall is formed by the internal and external forces of the earth. During the period of the river, the waterfall is a temporary feature. It will eventually disappear due to the fall of the waterfall, the amount of water, the type and structure of the rock, and other factors. Where there is a waterfall, the river will always erode upstream, trying to level the heights to make the channel smooth. The faster the water velocity, the more erosive the river channels and banks are. The river continued to disintegrate the upper part of the waterfall, causing the rock formation to break and fall, so the position of the waterfall gradually receded upstream, and the fall of the waterfall also decreased. In some cases, the location of the waterfall recedes upstream because of cliffs or steep hills being washed away by the current; in other cases, the erosion tends to cut deep and obliquely cut the entire area containing the waterfall reach. Over time, if any one or both of these factors are at work, the waterfall will gradually disappear. ^[2]

A waterfall is a magnificent natural landscape on the earth. The three most famous waterfalls in the world are:

The tallest waterfall in the world

Loquat Ninety-Ninety-One Hot Spring Waterfall

In 2013, it was identified as "the world's largest hot spring waterfall" by the World Record Association; in the same year, it was evaluated as "the world's first natural waterfall hot spring" by China Central Television; it was rated as "the most beautiful hot spring tourist scenic spot in China" by China National Tourism Organization and so on. A considerable, enjoyable, drinkable, and curable natural hot spring ( hot spring). The hot spring waterfall at Luojiu 99 Miles is composed of dozens of hot spring waterfalls of different sizes forming a hot spring waterfall group with a width of more than 200 meters. The highest waterfall has a drop of 50 meters. The hot spring water at 40 degrees cascades from the cliffs of Mid-levels. The waterfall flows through to form a very magnificent group of stone stalactites. Stone stalactites form countless natural water ponds. The water ponds can be large or small, deep or shallow, some can be reached through a narrow channel, and some can only be reached by diving. Some are hidden inside the waterfall and need to be drilled from under the waterfall ...

Huangguoshu Waterfall, Guizhou

Huangguoshu Waterfall

The famous Huangguoshu Waterfall is the first scenic spot in Guizhou, the largest waterfall in China, and one of the widest and most spectacular waterfalls in the world. The actual height of Huangguoshu Waterfall is 77.8 meters, of which the main waterfall is 67 meters high; the waterfall is 101 meters wide, and the top of the main waterfall is 83.3 meters wide. In the scenic area, the Huangguoshu Waterfall is the center. There are 18 waterfalls of different sizes, including male, strange, dangerous, and show styles, forming a huge waterfall "family". It was named the largest waterfall group in the world by Guinness Headquarters of the World. , Included in the Guinness Book of World Records. Huangguoshu Waterfall is the most spectacular waterfall in the Huangguoshu waterfall group. It is the only waterfall in the world that can be viewed from six directions: up, down, front, back, left, and right. Listen, watch and touch the waterfall inside and out. ^[8]

Chishui Waterfall, Guizhou

Chishui Shizhangdong Waterfall is comparable to Huangguoshu Waterfall. The waterfall is 76 meters high and 80 meters wide. It is known by experts and scholars as "the wonder of another waterfall in China" and is one of the best waterfall wonders in China. Chishui Waterfall Scenic Spot (also known as Shizhangdong Scenic Spot) is located in the upper reaches of Fengxi River in the south of Chishui City, Guizhou Province, and is more than 30 kilometers away from the urban area. It is a national 4A-level scenic spot and a key component of the Chishui National Scenic Spot.

Jiuzhaigou Panda Sea Waterfall, Sichuan

The altitude is 2592 meters, the height is 78 meters, and the top of the waterfall is 50 meters wide. Walk along the observation platform on the north side of the Panda Sea to the end, and follow a steep stack of steps to the bottom. You can see a stream flowing rapidly on the right, falling straight to the bottom of the valley, and this stream is again under the cliff in the middle. The protruding rock wall and boulders are cut into several sections, so several overlapping waterfalls are formed in one go, which is extremely spectacular. In the middle of the winter, Fei Liu forms an ice waterfall, forming a magnificent crystal world. From Mizoguchi, the devil's rock crosses the sea of trees, and then up the road two or three miles, the tourists will hear the sound of water blasting, deafening, and the fog will burst into their faces. A calm look, a waterfall that is 50 meters wide and 20 meters high is rushing from the ancient trees. Above the waterfall surface, there are many trees blocking the diversion. This waterfall that haunts the cliff woods, then It is Shuzheng waterfall.

This peculiar waterfall landscape is indeed enough to amaze people who have travelled widely. The snow-covered waterfall, in contrast to the vigorous old trees, formed a strong contrast, but combined into a harmonious natural picture. Some people described the wonderful scenery of Shuzheng Waterfall like this: I saw the curved trunk of the ancient trees with green leaves and leaves half-immersed in the waterfall, and let the waterfall of white flowers wash away, just like fairies with hair on their heads and naked jade bodies. , Bathing and playing in holy water. The magical scenery of nature can sometimes make one feel like being in Eden! ^[9]

Aba Muni Niaga Waterfall

Zaga Waterfall, 40 kilometers away from Songpan County, is located in the back temple ditch of Sanlian Village in Muni Scenic Area.

Zhaga, Tibetan means rapids on white rocks. Zaga Falls is one of the two major landscapes in Munigou Scenic Area. Zaga Waterfall is located under Zaga Mountain at the end of Zaga Valley. The starting point of Zaga Waterfall is 3270 meters above sea level, the landing point is 3176 meters above sea level, the waterfall is 140 meters high, the waterfall surface is 35-40 meters wide, and the summer flow is 2-5 cubic meters per second. It is a stepped waterfall with a flow of 23 cubic meters per second in summer. The upstream of the waterfall is a lake, and the downstream is a stepped river bed. The lake water drops rapidly from the huge calcification ladder, and it descends through the three-level travertine steps, impacting on the huge travertine stone wall, forming a huge waterfall body. Ten miles, like a drum of war, like a galloping horse.

Zaga Falls is a multi-layered cascading waterfall, which can be varied. The Zaga Waterfall is 104 meters high and 35 meters wide, making it the highest calcified waterfall in China. The momentum is thin and the sound of the waves is ten miles. Geologists have identified Zaga Falls as both a liquid and a solid waterfall. The so-called solid waterfall refers to the travertine body of the entire river bed. The travertine stream flows down like a colored liquid. The water on the travertine body is clear and bright. The waterfall is the travertine waterfall with the largest drop currently found in the country, and has the reputation of "the first waterfall in China".

Shandong Taishan Heilongtan Waterfall

Tailong Heilongtan is located on the Baizhang Cliff of Xixi. There is a waterfall rushing down, like a thunder, like a thousand-foot silver chain hanging. The waterfall falls all the year round, and it hits the cliff into a pond. It is said that the pond is connected with the East China Sea Dragon Palace, and the dragon swims freely, so it is named "Black Dragon Pool". "Longtan Flying Waterfall" is one of the scenic spots of Taixi Xixi.

Jiulong Waterfall Group in Luoping, Yunnan

Jiulong Waterfall was selected as China by its authoritative news organization organized by China National Geographic for its wide width, multiple levels, great differences, and very rich landscapes. The most beautiful waterfall has become a tourist destination longed for by tourists.

Hukou Waterfall of Shanxi Yellow River

Hukou Waterfall is a natural waterfall formed when the middle reaches of the Yellow River flows through the Jinshan Grand Canyon. It is bordered by Yichuan County, Shaanxi Province in the west, Ji County, Shanxi Province in the east, about 25 kilometers southwest of Ji County, Shanxi Province, and 40 kilometers from Yichuan County, Shaanxi Province. The waterfall is 50 meters wide and about 17 meters high, with the largest waterfall area of 30,000 square meters. It is the second largest waterfall in China after the Huangguoshu Waterfall in Guizhou Province. The Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area of the Yellow River is located in the middle reaches of the Yellow River and in the middle of the Jin-Shan Grand Canyon, with a total area of about 60 square kilometers. The Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River is thunderous and magnificent. It is famous for its unique majestic posture. It is the largest yellow waterfall in the world and a symbol of the great Chinese nation.

Hukou Waterfall, known as the "Yellow River Wonder", is the only yellow waterfall on the Yellow River and the second largest waterfall in China. The scenic area centered on Hukou Waterfall integrates the Yellow River Gorge, the Loess Plateau, and the ancient villages, showing the magnificent natural landscape and colorful historical and cultural accumulation of the Yellow River Basin. In 1988, it was identified as a national key scenic spot. In 1991, it was named the "Top 40 Tourist Attractions in China." In 2002, it was promoted to a national geological park. The water in Hukou Waterfall is turbulent, the sound of the waves is soaring, and the scenery is magnificent. It is the most spectacular section of the Yellow River and a rare waterfall wonder at home and abroad. "The waters of the Yellow River are up in the sky, and they will never return to the sea." Li Tang, a famous poet of the Tang Dynasty, sketched the spectacular scene of the flowing river. ^[10]

Detian Waterfall, Guangxi

Detian Waterfall is located in Shuolong Town, Daxin County, Guangxi, on the Sino-Vietnamese border. After the US-Canada Niagara Falls, it is the fourth largest transnational waterfall in the world and the largest in Asia. The waterfall falls in three stages, with a maximum width of more than 100 meters, a depth of more than 60 meters, a drop of more than 40 meters, and an average annual flow of 50 cubic meters per second. The geology of the location is thick dolomite. It is the largest natural waterfall in Southeast Asia and has been designated as a super scenic spot by the country.

Yichang Three Gorges Waterfall

The Three Gorges Waterfall is a national 4A-level scenic spot, 29 kilometers away from the central city of Yichang. It is a must-see for Shennongjia. China's top ten famous waterfalls, the Three Gorges Waterfall, are all scenic spots, with dozens of natural waterfalls including Hukou Waterfall, Pearl Waterfall, Wudie Waterfall, Longtan, and Shuihu Giant Buddha forming a huge waterfall group. The most spectacular one is the main waterfall, which is 102 meters high and 80 meters wide. The main waterfall, which is 30 meters higher than Huangguoshu Waterfall, hangs on the cliff, straight down to the bottom of the valley, and flows down 3000 feet! The waterfall is flying with flowers and jade, the water is misty, and a rainbow crosses the mountain, which makes the waterfall thicker and bolder and more beautiful. Below the waterfall is a waterfall pool, where the water near the waterfall is white and rolling, and snow is like snow. Behind the waterfall, there is a unique waterfall trail across the country, which is embedded in the rocks as a whole. You can wear a raincoat to feel the majesty of the waterfall flowing through the waterfall trail, listen to the loud noise of the tiger howling, and feel the landslide-like tsunami. After experiencing the "Raid" of Yuhua Gunlin's bullet rain, you will feel that you are completely integrated with the waterfall at zero distance, letting you fully experience the joy and excitement of "collective wet body", which is intoxicating and lingering.

Jiuqu Waterfall in Yaoshan Scenic Area, Henan

Jiuqu Waterfall, also known as Heilongtan Waterfall, is one of the main waterfalls in Yaoshan (Shirenshan) National Key Scenic Spot, National AAAA-level Tourist Scenic Area, and National Nature Reserve in Henan Province. It is more than 70 meters high and has three bends and nine bends. In this way, the water surface varies from 1-6 meters in width depending on the dry season and the high season. The upstream water flow is formed by the cliffs formed by the late Yanshanian fault and the cross-cutting of the rock formations. Due to factors such as undercutting erosion and different rock erosion resistance, several dimples with depths ranging from 0.3 to 1.5 meters were formed on the cliff, distributed in a zigzag pattern from top to bottom, making the wall uneven, and the water flow formed a bend. shape. On the cliffs on both sides of the waterfall, there are sparse woods, dense moss, and various wildflowers scattered there, and they harmonize with the white waterfall and weave a beautiful pattern. Due to abundant rainfall in Shiren Mountain, the upper reaches have lush vegetation, and the water source is well conserved. The waterfall poured into the Black Dragon Pool at the lower end, and the sound of gurgling came out half a mile away.