Longkou Waterfall

Longkou Waterfall

Longkou Waterfall

Located over 30 li northeast of Hequ County. The banks of the Yellow River on both sides feature steep cliffs with overhanging rocks, as the river is confined between them. After reaching Liangjiaqi, the landscape suddenly opens up to a river valley plain, where the water flow abruptly widens and slows. Its shape resembles a dragon’s mouth, hence the name. Moreover, due to the rugged riverbed and significant elevation changes in the water flow, the sound of the rushing water resembles thunder, thus the old records listed it as one of Hequ’s "Eight Scenic Spots" —— "Thunderous Roar at Longkou."