🌊 Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenic Area Guide

Huangguoshu is not just one waterfall—it’s a whole scenic area made up of three main zones:
• Tianxing Bridge (Lower Section)
• Main Waterfall Area (includes the famous Water-Curtain Cave)
• Doupotang Waterfall

👉 Recommended route: Tianxing Bridge → Main Waterfall → Doupotang.
This saves energy and also helps you avoid the peak crowds.

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🚆 Transportation
• High-Speed Rail + Shuttle Bus
Take the high-speed train from Guiyang North Station (~40 min) to Anshun West Station. After arrival, walk to the bus terminal and buy a ¥22 bus ticket (can be booked in advance on “Haoxingwang” or “Yima Travel Guizhou” app). The bus takes ~40 minutes directly to the scenic area.
• Self-Drive / Taxi
From Anshun city, it’s about 1 hour by car. Just navigate to “Huangguoshu Scenic Area Parking Lot.”

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🎫 Tickets & Costs
• General Admission: ¥160 + ¥50 for the mandatory sightseeing bus
• Discounts for seniors and students (with ID)
• Tickets must be reserved one day in advance on “Anlv Tong” or “Yima Travel Guizhou” mini-programs.

⛲ Water-Curtain Cave (Shuiliandong)
• Requires a separate time-slot reservation (daily cap: 12,000 people)
• Best time: afternoon (fewer crowds, higher chance of rainbows 🌈)
• Bring a raincoat — you will get soaked!

🚡 Escalator
• Round trip: ¥50 (one-way ¥30)
• Suggested: Walk downhill to see more viewpoints, use the escalator uphill if you’re tired.

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🗺 Recommended Routes
1. Tianxing Bridge Lower Section
• Enter from the left-hand stairway
• Highlights: Silver Chain Waterfall, Tianxing Cave, lush scenery
• Duration: ~2 hours
2. Main Waterfall Area
• Walk ~20 minutes to the valley floor
• Pass through the Water-Curtain Cave (raincoat needed) → Suspension Bridge
• On clear days, rainbows appear across the falls
• Duration: ~2 hours
3. Doupotang
• Filming site for Journey to the West
• Gentle walking path, ~40 minutes to complete

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💡 Practical Tips
• Beat the crowds: Visit Tianxing Bridge in the morning, then head to the Main Waterfall after 3pm when the crowds thin out—perfect timing for panoramic photos.
• What to pack: Non-slip sneakers 👟, a lightweight raincoat, power bank, and some snacks.
• Return planning: Allow ~1 hour from Tianxing Bridge back to the high-speed rail station. Start your return journey by 4:00 pm to avoid missing trains.
• Inside the scenic area, shuttle buses run every ~30 minutes between attractions—super convenient, no worries about getting lost.

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✨ Final Thoughts

As Asia’s largest waterfall cluster, Huangguoshu is a spectacular natural wonder. With 18 waterfalls in total, dramatic rainbows, and the thrilling Water-Curtain Cave experience, it’s a must-visit highlight of Guizhou. Plan your route well and you’ll see the very best of this 5A-rated scenic spot.

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