Package XI: Top Ten Famous China Rivers & Waterfalls Tour

1. Yangtze River (Changjiang)

The Yangtze River is the longest river in China, the third longest in the world. It originates from the snow-capped Geladandong—the main peak of Tanggula Mountains of the Qinghai and Tibet plateau, flows through Qinghai, Tibet, Yunnan, Sichuan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Anhui and Jiangsu, and finally enters into the East China Sea in Shanghai, equivalent to 1/5 of the total land of China. The most impressive site is the three Yangtze River gorges: Qutang Gorge, Wuxia Gorge and Xiling Gorge.

2. Yellow River (Huanghe)

The Yellow River, with a total length of 5,464 kilometers, is the second longest river in China. The Yellow River is the birthplace of ancient Chinese culture and the cradle of Chinese Civilization. It is originated from the Bayanhar Mountain Range in Qinghai Province, meandering across 9 provinces and finally emptying into the Bohai Sea at Kenli of Shandong Province. Tourists can view the majestic resorts of the Yellow River and the unique scenery of the Loess Plateau.

3. Zhujiang River (the Pearl River)

The Zhujiang (the Pearl River) is the third longest river in China (2,200 km). It is the largest river in south China, flowing into the South China Sea between Hong Kong and Macau. The river flows through the majority of Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan, and Guizhou Provinces, and parts of Hunan and Jiangxi. Pearl River Basin, which has a network of rivers, fertile soil, abundant natural resources and a sense population.

4. Brahmaputra River (Yaluzangbujiang)

The Brahmaputra is a trans-boundary river and one of the major rivers of Asia. From its headsprings in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, the Brahmaputra River flows first east and then south into the Indian Ocean. About 1,800 miles (2,900 km) long, the Brahmaputra boasts the Brahmaputra Grand Canyon, the largest canyon in the world, 504.6 km long and 6,009 m deep. The river is an important source for irrigation and transportation.

5. Yinlianzhui Waterfall-The Most Graceful Waterfall

Located in the stone forest area in Tianxing Bridge Scenic Spot in Guizhou Province, the waterfalls are only 10-odd meters high. The top of the waterfall is in a filler-shape, while the bottom of the waterfall is a trough-shape limestone pool. Round rocks stand out on the pool, looking like lotus leaves. The river, divided into several parts by the rocks, spreads down like silver chains, dripping into the pool leisurely.

6. Huangguoshu Waterfall-The Greatest Waterfall in China

Huangguoshu Waterfall, a milky way in miniature, is the largest waterfall in Asia. Seventy-four meters high and eighty-one meters wide, it is a scenic marvel. The charms of Huangguoshu Waterfall are a natural tourist drawing card. Its flow is seasonally adjusted. A reservoir behind the waterfall holds back some of the water

7. Lushan Waterfall Group-The Most Poetical Waterfall

Lushan Waterfall group is has its history that many ancient Chinese literati composed poems and wrote messages here, which also bring a high reputation to the magnificent waterfall. Known as the first wonders of Lushan, Sandie Fall is the most famous one of Lushan Waterfall group. Lushan waterfall group shows her flirtatious expressions to the world in different styles.

8. Jiuzhaigou Waterfall Group-The Most Uncontaminated Waterfall

IJiuzhaigou waterfall group covers several waterfalls. A Shuzheng waterfall stretches several kilometers. The 19 small and big lakes as well as the trees and waterfalls will afford you a splendid and magnificent natural view. With the highest drop 40m and width of 310 meter, the Pearl Beach Waterfall drops from the cliff and forms a crescent waterfall. Walking down the plank path, you will have a lull view of the waterfall. Its roaring, splashing, and rushing create the best water sight of Jiuzhaigou.

9. Jiulong Waterfalls

"The Jiulong Waterfalls during the flood season, red earth accounts for over half of Yunnan’s area, and the province is known as the ”Red Earth Plateau”. In the flood season, the water flow increases dramatically, carrying with if lots of red earth and dyeing the waterfalls red." You have a lot of natures beauty in one places: fresh water, green lush, red earth and hard rocks.

10. Hukou Waterfall-The World’s First Yellow Waterfall

Hukou waterfall is famous all over the world for its magnificence. The place situates between two mountains and the water of Yellow River made it a grand valley which is 30 meters wide and 50 meters deep. When the surging water of Yellow River flows here, the sounds of the water, like the roar of thousands of lions, can be heard several miles away. The scenery is so wonderful that it beyond your imagination.

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