China: Impressions of the Hukou Waterfall

Sep 20, 2026

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YAN AN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20: The water volume of the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River rises significantly due to sand discharge and flood release from upstream reservoirs on September 20, 2026 in Yan an, Shaanxi Province of China. The flow rate reaches 1,800 cubic meters per second as tourists gather to view the scenery. Copyright: xVCGx 111668265436
YAN AN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20: Visitors watch the rising water volume at the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River on September 20, 2026 in Yan an, Shaanxi Province of China. Influenced by sediment flushing and flood discharge from reservoirs in the middle and upper reaches, the waterfall s flow rate reached 1,800 cubic meters per second, merging the main and side falls into a continuous line. Copyright: xVCGx 111668265435
YAN AN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20: Tourists visit the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River as water volume significantly increases due to sediment discharge and flood release from upstream reservoirs on September 20, 2026 in Yan an, Shaanxi Province of China. The waterfall s flow rate reached 1,800 cubic meters per second, with the main and side falls merging into a continuous line. Copyright: xVCGx 111668265432
YAN AN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20: The water volume of the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River surges due to sediment discharge and flood release from upstream reservoirs on September 20, 2026 in Yan an, Shaanxi Province of China. The flow rate reached 1,800 cubic meters per second, creating a continuous cascade across the main and side falls. Copyright: xVCGx 111668265429
YAN AN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20: The water volume of the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River increases significantly due to sediment discharge and flood release from upstream reservoirs on September 20, 2026 in Yan an, Shaanxi Province of China. The flow rate reached 1,800 cubic meters per second, merging the main and side waterfalls into a continuous line that attracted tourists to view the scenery. Copyright: xVCGx 111668265441
YAN AN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20: A large number of tourists visit the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River as water volume significantly increases due to sediment flushing and flood discharge from upstream reservoirs on September 20, 2026 in Yan an, Shaanxi Province of China. The flow rate reached 1,800 cubic meters per second, with the main and side waterfalls connecting to form a continuous cascade. Copyright: xVCGx 111668265439
YAN AN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20: The water volume of the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River surges due to sediment discharge and flood release from upstream reservoirs on September 20, 2026 in Yan an, Shaanxi Province of China. The flow rate reached 1,800 cubic meters per second, creating a continuous cascade across the main and side falls. Copyright: xVCGx 111668265438
YAN AN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20: The water volume of the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River rises significantly due to sediment discharge and flood release from upstream reservoirs on September 20, 2026 in Yan an, Shaanxi Province of China. The surge created a landscape where water levels on both banks are equal with twin waterfalls rushing forward. Copyright: xVCGx 111668265437
YAN AN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20: The water volume of the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River increases significantly due to sediment flushing and flood discharge from upstream reservoirs on September 20, 2026 in Yan an, Shaanxi Province of China. The flow rate reached 1,800 cubic meters per second, merging the main and side waterfalls into a continuous line and attracting tourists to view the spectacle. Copyright: xVCGx 111668265447
YAN AN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20: Tourists visit the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River as water volume significantly increases due to sediment discharge and flood release from upstream reservoirs on September 20, 2026 in Yan an, Shaanxi Province of China. The main and side waterfalls have merged into a continuous line, creating a scenic view that has attracted large crowds. Copyright: xVCGx 111668265446
YAN AN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20: The water volume of the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River rises significantly due to sediment discharge and flood release from upstream reservoirs on September 20, 2026 in Yan an, Shaanxi Province of China. The flow rate reached 1,800 cubic meters per second, merging the main and side waterfalls into a continuous line that attracted tourists to view the scenery. Copyright: xVCGx 111668265444
YAN AN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20: The water volume of the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River rises significantly due to sand flushing and flood discharge from upstream reservoirs on September 20, 2026 in Yan an, Shaanxi Province of China. The flow rate reached 1,800 cubic meters per second, merging the main and side waterfalls into a continuous line and attracting numerous tourists to view the scenery. Copyright: xVCGx 111668265448
YAN AN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 20: The water volume of the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River rises significantly due to sand discharge and flood release from upstream reservoirs on September 20, 2026 in Yan an, Shaanxi Province of China. The flow rate reached 1,800 cubic meters per second, merging the main and side waterfalls into a continuous line. Copyright: xVCGx 111668265442

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