Water landscapes are also an important part of Shanxi's unique natural scenery. As the May Day holiday approaches, let's appreciate the distinctive beauty of water landscapes in Shanxi!

1.Hukou Waterfall     

When the Yellow River reaches Ji County, Linfen City in the southwest of Shanxi province, it suddenly narrows to just over 20 meters, and the waterfall falls as high as more than 30 meters. That's why people think “the Yellow River of the section suddenly narrows as if pouring down from a huge teapot”. Hukou Waterfall is also the largest golden waterfall in the world.

2.Yuncheng Salt Lake

“Salt Lake City” is not only in Utah, USA, Yuncheng, Shanxi is the Chinese version of Salt Lake City. Due to the lake's salt content being close to the “Dead Sea” in the Middle East, people can float in the water without sinking. So it is known as “China's Dead Sea”.

3. Fen River

Fen River, the largest river in Shanxi, is also the second largest tributary of the Yellow River, with a basin area of nearly 40,000 square kilometers. Flowing from north to south, it passes through the cities of Xinzhou, Taiyuan, Lvliang, Jinzhong, Linfen and Yuncheng, nurturing nearly 41% of the population in Shanxi. The Fen River has a significant influence on the history and culture of Shanxi province and is acclaimed as the "Mother River" by Shanxi people.

4.Laoniuwan

The place where the Great Wall and the Yellow River first “shake hands” is in Laoniuwan. Where is Laoniuwan? It is in Pianguan County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province. The Yellow River performs an almost 360-degree magnificent spiral dance here, making it one of the top ten most beautiful canyons in China. Today, the villagers of Laoniuwan still lead a simple and leisurely life, with their feet firmly planted in the soil. The traces of years are almost unchanged and preserved in their original state.

5.Shengtian Lake

Located in Ruicheng County, Yuncheng City, Shengtian Lake is the largest national wetland reserve in the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River. It serves as a primary wintering habitat for numerous rare and endangered wild animals in northern China, as well as an important stopover habitat for migratory birds. The lake boasts rich wildlife resources. In recent years, with tens of thousands of swans wintering and resting here, Shengtian Lake, also known as the "First Lake on the Loess Plateau," has truly become a swan lake of great renown.

6.Yunzhu Lake

Yunzhu Lake is located in Yunzhu Village, Yunzhu Town, YusheCounty, Jinzhong City, 88 kilometers away from Taiyuan City. The vast lake provides ample space for lake tours ,boating and sightseeing, making it a great destination for fishing, leisure and various water sports!