Recently, the water of Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River in Jixian County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province has turned into crystal green. Affected by the drought and low rainfall in the upper reaches, the main stream of the Yellow River in the Shanxi-Shaanxi Gorge reduced the water flow, the water flow slowed down, the color of the Hukou Waterfall became clearer, and the green waves rushed.

The color of Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River turns into crystal green in Jixian County, Linfen City, north China's Shanxi Province(Photo: China News Service/Lu Guiming) 

About Hukou Waterfall

Waterfall is a wonder created by nature. It is constantly pouring down from the cliffs or mountains. The shock it gives is beyond words. Compared with the calm and unwavering lake and the endless ocean, the meteorological waterfalls are more like nature's favorite magical work. In this season of the most abundant water, it is the most suitable to go to watch the waterfalls, appreciate the overwhelming majestic momentum, and admire the flowing down.

The Hukou Waterfall is one of the most spectacular sights not to be missed. Only in Hukou Waterfall, you can really understand what "the Yellow River is roaring" is. The roaring waves are deafening, and the water hits and collides with large sprays in the air, and the air is full of mist.

The nearly 400-meter-wide torrent suddenly received tens of meters on both sides, like a pot mouth, wide at the top and narrow at the bottom. The river water tumbling and pouring in a drop of 50 meters, the momentum is like pouring out of a huge pot, hence the name "Pot Mouth waterfall (Hukou Waterfall)". Due to the erosion of water, the cross-section of Hukou Waterfall is moving backward every year, so if you want to enjoy the magnificent scenery of Hukou Waterfall, you should hurry up and go as soon as possible.