Best Travel Time for Hukou Waterfall

Wild peach and apricot blossoms bloom all over the mountains from April to May. The winter ice waterfalls begin to thaw, bringing a sharp surge in water flow and forming the well-worth-watching "March Peach Blossom Flood".

Compared with spring and autumn, the water discharge of Hukou Waterfall is lower in summer. The waterfall cascades down like a long silk ribbon, with water columns shooting skyward. As the rainy season arrives in late summer, the water volume of Hukou Waterfall gradually rises.

Hukou Waterfall sees its maximum water volume in autumn, especially in October. At this time, roaring flood surges soar toward the sky, and rushing rapids splash everywhere, creating the marvelous sight of "smoke rising from the river bottom". Paired with red leaves covering both river banks, the waterfall presents an even more breathtaking grand view.

Hukou Waterfall trades its roaring turbulence for serene tranquility. Upside-down crystal ice peaks form a gorgeous dreamlike ice wonderland. The icy waterfall scene known as "Ice Pot of Jade" is a rare visual treat for photography enthusiasts.