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During the New Year’s Day holiday, the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River in Shaanxi, located in the Qin-Jin Grand Canyon, welcomed the new year with a winter scene of silver-clad beauty. Under a curtain of snow, the surging waters of the Yellow River grew even more turbulent and fierce. Rolling waves roared as they plunged into the Ten-Mile Dragon Trough, sending mists of spray into the air. Icicles of varying lengths formed along both banks of the waterfall. The pure white snow and glistening ice complemented each other, vividly outlining the majestic and grand winter spectacle of Hukou, fully displaying the bold and vast scenery of northern China. The picture shows the snowy scene of the Yellow River’s Hukou Waterfall.

Hukou Waterfall

Hukou Waterfall is the largest waterfall on the Yellow River, located on the border between Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces in China. Formed by the river’s powerful flow through a narrow gorge, its name, meaning «Kettle Spout,» comes from the funnel-shaped plunge pool at its base. Historically, it has been a notable natural landmark for centuries, mentioned in ancient texts like the «Book of Songs,» and remains a symbol of the Yellow River’s immense power.

Yellow River

The Yellow River, known as the «Mother River of China,» is the country’s second-longest river and the cradle of ancient Chinese civilization, with its basin serving as the heartland for early dynasties like the Xia and Shang. Historically, its frequent and devastating floods, caused by immense silt deposits, have also earned it the sorrowful nickname «China’s Sorrow.» Today, it remains a vital water source and a powerful cultural symbol of perseverance and Chinese identity.

Qin-Jin Grand Canyon

The Qin-Jin Grand Canyon is a dramatic natural gorge formed by the Yellow River along the border of Shaanxi and Shanxi provinces in China. Historically, this area has been a significant cultural and geographical divide between the ancient states of Qin and Jin, with its steep cliffs and turbulent waters serving as a natural fortress. Today, it is renowned for its breathtaking scenery, including the Hukou Waterfall, and symbolizes the profound historical and geological heritage of the Yellow River basin.

Ten-Mile Dragon Trough

The Ten-Mile Dragon Trough is a dramatic, winding canyon located in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area of China’s Hunan Province. Formed by millennia of geological uplift and water erosion, its name comes from its serpentine, dragon-like path through towering quartzite sandstone pillars. Today, it is a renowned natural attraction within the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, often admired for its lush vegetation, clear streams, and majestic cliffs.