The Huangshan Waterfalls is a
spectacular tourist spot, with three waterfalls as the most famous ones, namely
the Jiulong Waterfall (Nine-dragon Waterfall), the Renzi Waterfall, and the
Baizhang Waterfall.
The Jiulong Waterfall is situated between
the Luohan Peak (Arhat Peak) and the Xianglu Peak (Incense Burner Peak), hanging
down from cliffs thousands of meters high. It has nine curves, each forming a
pool underneath. Therefore, the waterfall is made up of nine cascades and nine
pools, known as Nine-Dragon Waterfall. After heavy rain, the rushing waterfall
looks like nine white dragons, flying down from the sky. Its beauty can match
that of the Lushan Waterfall.
The Renzi Waterfall, also known as the Feiyu
Waterfall (Flying Rain Waterfall) in ancient times, is situated between the
Ziyun Peak (Purple Cloud Peak) and the Zhusha Peak (Cinnabar Peak). The water
drops down in two streams from the two peaks in a shape of A". During rainy
season, the A becomes plump as the amount of water increases; during dry season,
the waterfall turns into thin streams. When viewed from a close distance, the
Renzi Waterfall pours down with a thunderous sound, hits on jagged rocks and
then sprays high into the sky, turning into countless water curtains and sending
mist and smokes all round, hence the name Flying Rain Waterfall
The Baizhang Waterfall is situated between
the Qing Pool (Blue Pool) and the Ziyun Peak, surging down from cliffs about 300
meters high. At the foot of the waterfall lies a pool named the Baizhang Pool.
Scenery in the pool changes during flood and dry season. During dry season, the
waterfall trickles, hence the name changes to Baizhang Spring; while during
flood season, especially after heavy rain, the waterfall looks like ribbons
dancing in the wind. Near the Baizhang Waterfall is a Baizhang Stage, on which
stands the Waterfall-Viewing Pavilion, the best place to appreciate the
waterfall.