Flowing Sand Waterfall

　　Dehang’s Flowing Sand Waterfall, reached by walking about three li along the right side of the stream, stands at 216 meters tall. It resembles a white streamer soaring through the air or a silver veil suspended from the cliff.

　　Located in western Hunan, the Flowing Sand Waterfall has a drop of 216 meters, said to be the highest in China. Starting from Dehang Town, walk along the village paths toward the waterfall. Stop and go along the way, and around a bend, you’ll spot the waterfall in the distance. Most of the time, the water plunges down from sheer cliffs. With such a great height, the flow disperses into a sand-like mist upon reaching the bottom. Visitors can walk along the mountain paths on either side and pass beneath the falls. The fine mist drifts down lightly like a veil or fog, giving the sensation of entering a water curtain cave. A soft drizzle seems to soak into your soul. Like grains of fine sand, the droplets drift with the wind, landing on faces, hands, grass, and stones, before finally gathering into the deep blue lake at the base of the falls.

　　Without the thunderous force of galloping horses or the fierce roar of beasts, the Flowing Sand Waterfall captivates viewers with its barely-there softness and an ethereal presence that lingers in the heart.