Rainbow Waterfall (Yuexi)
彩虹瀑布
A multi-tier waterfall scenic area in a northern Yuexi gorge. Rainbows often appear in the spray on sunny days, and wading and stream tracing are popular in summer.
The Rainbow Waterfall scenic area lies in a valley around Baojia Township in northern Yuexi County. The stream forms multi-tier waterfalls and deep pools along the gorge. The main fall has a considerable drop, and on sunny days rainbows often appear in the spray when sunlight hits it, which gives the waterfall its name. Walkways and trails run along the stream for close viewing, wading, and bathing. There are also rafting and glass bridge attractions. Summer, when water levels are high, is the best time to visit, and the scenery is much less impressive in the dry season. It is about 1.5 hours by car from Tianzhu Mountain and suits a same-day or separate-day visit together with Mount Mingtang. Ticket prices are subject to the scenic area's announcements. Wear non-slip shoes, since the stones by the stream are slippery.
Opening hours
08:00–17:30 (subject to scenic area announcements)
Nearby sights
- Mount Mingtang
- Tianzhu Peak
- Mystery Valley
- Tianchi Peak & Duxian Bridge
- Feilai Peak
- Statue of Lord Wan
- Zongguan Fortress & Hundred-step Ladder
- Liandan Lake