Diaoshuihu Waterfall

Diaoshuihu Waterfall

This waterfall, formed by volcanic activity, is called Diaoshuihu Waterfall because it resembles water pouring out of a teapot. Surrounded by dense trees and crystal-clear flowing water, the scenery is both majestic and elegant. Diaoshuihu Waterfall was created when the riverbed fractured due to tectonic tension after a volcanic eruption. It is approximately 10 meters wide with a drop of 7 meters. The main waterfall is flat and square, almost as if carved by hand, while a smaller waterfall bursts out from the rocky cliff on the western side of the main falls, creating a marvelous mother-and-child waterfall. Within the first 300 meters upstream, the water is calm and mirror-like, presenting visitors with a tranquil landscape painting of mountains, rivers, and forests. As the stream flows here, it suddenly cascades down with great force from mid-air, splashing over rocks with non-stop roaring sounds throughout the year, offering a beautiful combination of sound, color, and form. Even more uniquely, there is another section where the water sprays down from the middle of the cliff like a fountain, just as if water were pouring from the spout of a teapot—hence locals call it "Diaoshuihu" (Hanging Teapot). The Diaoshuihu scenic area stretches 2,380 meters in total, divided into upper and lower sections, with boardwalks and 12 uniquely structured wooden bridges built along the entire route. Owing to its unique geographical location, highly distinctive landforms, and rich variety of plant communities, the Diaoshuihu Waterfall area is referred to by visitors as a "forest oxygen bar."