Huangguoshu Waterfall
Huangguoshu Waterfall is a Chinese AAAAA-rated tourist attraction on the Liuzhi River. It is a Tentative World Heritage Site and is one of the 130 sights of China listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The wettest months are June, July, and August, with June seeing about 265 mm of rain over 25 days. For warmer weather, July and August have daily highs of 27 °C. The coolest period is January, when daily highs are around 11 °C and lows are around 4 °C. Admission prices are ¥160 during the peak season and ¥150 during the off-season.
Anshun Huangguoshu Airport is 36 km away, while Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport is 129 km from the site. The waterfall is located 1,840 km from Beijing. Visitors can combine a trip to the waterfall with a visit to the Huajiang Canyon Bridge, which is 32.9 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is June, with about 265 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 11 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 19 | 22 | 29 | 65 | 174 | 265 | 238 | 171 | 105 | 85 | 36 | 16 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
