About
Diaoshuilou Waterfall, also known as Hanging Water Tower Falls, sits within the Jingpo Lake Scenic Area in Ning'an, part of Mudanjiang in Heilongjiang Province, northeast China. It is a waterfall roughly 25 metres high, formed where the Mudanjiang River passes over volcanic rock before it reaches the lake.
The visit
The falls are a natural stop within a wider lakeside landscape, so most visitors will see them as part of a day spent around Jingpo Lake rather than as a destination on their own. The setting is largely about the water: the rock steps, the drop and the lake beyond it.
The waterfall is at its most striking in the summer months, when the river carries its strongest flow. Visitors who want to see the falls in full force may find the warmer season the most rewarding time to come.
Planning a trip
- Location: Jingpo Lake Scenic Area, Ning'an, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang.
- Best season for water flow: summer.
- Also known as: Hanging Water Tower Falls.
- Pairs naturally with a visit to the surrounding lake and scenic area.
For anyone already exploring the Jingpo Lake area, Diaoshuilou is a worthwhile stop, especially during the summer when its flow is strongest.