Jianlong Waterfall

Jianlong Waterfall, also known as the Tantou Waterfall, is named after the Tantou Village above the waterfall. It plunges from a cliff at an altitude of 580 meters to the bottom of the ravine at an altitude of 260 meters, with a drop of 320 meters. The maximum flow of the waterfall can reach 3000 cubic meters per second, earning it the reputation of “The First Waterfall in Central Plains”. Witnessing this magnificent sight, one might be reminded of the poetic genius Li Bai’s poem: “Its torrent dashes down three thousand feet from high, as if the Silver River fell from azure sky.” The waterfall tumbles down from the sky with a thundering roar, crashing into the pool below and splashing up strings of silver pearls. In the air and at the bottom of the pool, it seems as if the water transforms into a dragon, soaring and swirling with myriad forms and endless variations. The waterfall cascades down the steep rock wall, instantly scattering thousands of pearls and splashing thousands of silver flowers, like a spray of pearls and flying snow, as magnificent as a dancing jade dragon. The waterfall is either powerful, or graceful, either plunging straight down, or flowing gently, forming a wonderful natural landscape painting with the blue sky, white clouds, clear water and red mountains.