Dadieshui Waterfall is about 90 meters high and 30 meters wide. And when it stands its full water capacity, it could reach the width of 60 meters at least.

During the dry season, the waterfall seems to be covered by a piece of misty gauze, full of mystery.While during the rainy season, the water pours down with great velocity, sending out a thunderous noise audible for several kilometers like a howling dragon, whose sound shocks the whole valley. In the sunshine, colorful rainbows often appear. These colorful rainbows, jagged rocks, the sparkled water, and the mountains associate a picture which is so beautiful and spectacular.

The pool under the waterfall is clear and shining that many people like disporting here very much. All in all, Dadieshui Waterfall is a ideal place for people to relax.

Dadieshui Waterfall (Dadieshui Pubu), is one of the largest and most famous waterfalls in China. The water rushes down over a 30 meter wide section of cliff at 150 cubic meters per second down 88 meters to the rocks. When the water hits the rocks below, the water splashes into the sinking mist. An hour or two at the waterfall should be enough to enjoy the surrounding scenery.

The Dadieshui Waterfall Scenic Area is located at 18.5 kilometers southwest of the Shilin County and 27 kilometers from the Major and Minor Stone Forests where special tourist cars are provided for visitors to come and fro which costs 2 hours. The landscapes are including the Dadieshui Waterfall, Xiaodieshui Waterfall, Cave of Celestial Being, Pigeon Garden, Half-Waterfall Park and Qingshui River.

The Xiaodieshui Waterfall’s drop in elevation is 20 meters and it is 10 meters wide.

1.5 kilometers west of the Xiaodieshui Waterfall, the water pours down with great velocity, sending out a thunderous noise audible for several kilometers. It is the Bajiang River, a tributary of the Nanpan River, coming to the fault that forms this waterfall with the drop in elevation of 87.8 meters which is 18 meters higher than the Huangguoshu Waterfall in Guizhou Province. During the monsoon season the range will increase to 60 meters thus make the Xiaodieshui Waterfall to be the largest one in Yunnan and ranks first in Pearl River.

To have panoramic view of Dadieshui Waterfall the cable car is a good choice which costs 15 yuan for single trip and 20 for double trips yet, walking down the stone steps digging along the hill will lead to the destination as well.

The Qingshui River lies in the valley near the waterfall which is 3 kilometers in depth.

The Cave of Celestial Being which is hundred-meter long and 6 to 10 meters wide, 10 to 20 meters high is facing the Dadieshui Waterfall in the middle of the mountainside where has stalagmites, stone curtains and etc.

The Dadieshui Waterfall Scenic Area has the ability to provide perfect services and tourism facilities with shops and restaurants. And the Dadieshui Waterfall will open to visitors all day long with the ticket price at 18 yuan.

How to get there: 
It is about 30 km southwest of Lunan County, where the Stone Forest is located. After visiting the Stone Forest, many travelers might then visit the waterfall in the afternoon. In Lunan, there are many minibuses to the Dadieshui Waterfall for RMB5.

Travel Tips:
It is very safe, conviniect, enjoyable and confortable to take cable car to have panoramic view of Dadieshui Waterfall.  It costs 15 yuan for single trip and 20 for double trips yet. walking down the stone steps digging along the hill is also a good choice to  lead to the destination.

Accommodation: 
The Dadieshui Waterfall Scenic Area provides perfect services and tourism facilities with shops and restaurants.