Diaoshuilou Waterfall (吊水楼瀑布 [Diàoshuǐlóu Pùbù]) We learned from our visit here that hydroelectric developments upstream had caused this falls to flow normally only during periods of flood in the mid- to late Summer months. Beyond September, the falls would degenerate into a disappointing trickle like when we saw it. Needless to say our visit (in late May) was a big letdown. You know how pathetic it was when we were relegated to looking forward to some local guy doing a cliff dive off the top of the cliff where the falls should've been. By the way, if you are interested in seeing this guy do his shtick, come here at 10am and at 2pm. It's a shame they messed up this falls the way they did. You could see from the photo above that if the falls were flowing, it'd be a real mighty display of force and size. Oh well, not meant to be. Maybe next time. [Back to top]  Unusual view looking downstream. I say this was unusual because had there been water going over the falls, we wouldn't have been able to take this photo The local guy doing his cliff dive Not all of the falls is totally dry as evidenced by the trickle at the very bottom of the falls The horseshoe-shaped cliff typical of high volume waterfalls, which testifies to how mighty this waterfall once was Cruising on the Jingo Hu[Back to top] The waterfall wasn't flowing, but at least this guy did a dive to entertain everyone. Apparently, he's quite the veteran at this (even when the falls would be in full flood). TRIP REPORTSFor more information about our experiences with this waterfall, check out the following travel stories.GUIDEBOOKS / OTHER RESOURCESNEARBY WATERFALLSHave You Been To This Waterfall?
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