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Jiulong Waterfalls: walk in from the west gate, ride back from the east
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Jiulong Waterfalls: walk in from the west gate, ride back from the east

Luoping County

A staircase of ten waterfalls along about 4 km of the Jiulong River, some 22 km east of Luoping town. In 2005 Chinese National Geography magazine named it one of China's six most beautiful waterfalls. Enter at the west gate, walk the riverside path past the falls, and take the shuttle back from the east gate. In canola season the water is low but the falls are still pretty; in the summer rains they roar.

What locals sayVisitors in spring say it is lovely even with less water, though it is at its best in summer.
Cost
About ¥65–80 (listings vary)
Time
2–3 hours
In Chinese
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Based on what locals and regular visitors share, checked against current sources · Updated September 2026. Details change — check opening times locally.