(黄果树瀑布)

Huangguoshu Waterfall(黄果树瀑布)

Ladies and gentlemen，

Welcome to Guizhou.First of all，I would like to wish you a happy，safe journey.Today we are visiting the Huangguoshu Waterfall，the largest of its kind in China as well as one of the world's most famous waterfalls.It was rated by the State Council as one of China's key scenic spots in 1982.

The waterfall is located on the Baishui(White Water) Stream，which is a tributary of the Dabang River and flows across the border of Zhenning and Guanling counties，and is 137 kilometers southwest of Guizhou's provincial capital，Guiyang.It is a onehour-and-a-half drive from Guiyang to this waterfall.

Here we are.This is the world-renowned Huangguoshu Waterfall.

This waterfall is 68 meters tall and 81 meters wide.In summer and autumn，it roars thunderously and creates a heavy mist.The mist can stretch several hundreds meters and often enshrouds nearby farmers' houses and their fairs and markets.In winter and spring，less water pours down the falls and it resembles a light satin curtain hanging down the 68-meter-tall cliff.This sight has astonished many famous Chinese travelers and scholars.A famous calligrapher of Qing Dynasty，Yan Yinliang，once likened it to naturally grown cotton.

Xiniu Pond

Now we proceed to a place where the falls crash down into the Xiniu(Rhinoceros) Pond.A legend has it that a heavenly rhinoceros once hid itself underneath the water，enshrouding the pond in a veil of myth.You can best enjoy this beautiful view standing by the pond on a sunny day，at either 10 a.m.or 4 p.m.when a colorful rainfall will emerge out of the mist at the deep end of the pond.

Why has this water fall been named Huanguoshu waterfall? According to legend，there used to be a large orchard by the waterfall where pomelo，or“huangguo”in the local dialect，was grown.Hence，the name Huangguoshu Waterfall.

Unlike waterfalls in other countries，this cataract is unique in that it is the largest waterfall found in a Karst hill setting.It has a number of unique scenic features，the most remarkable of which is the so-called“Water Curtain Cavern”.

Water Curtain Cavern

Ladies and gentlemen，first of all，we will tour the Water Curtain Cavern before paying a visit to the Xiniu Pond Gorge.

Here we are.The Water Curtain Cavern is 134 meters long and it consists of6 caverns，3 fountains，and 6 passageways.A scene from Chinese TV's dramatic adaptation of the literary classic，Journey to the West，was shot in the cave.

This is the No.1 Cavern，which is the lowest one，standing 40 meters above the surface of Xiniu Pond.It is about a dozen meters in width and is constantly curtained by the waterfall.High above in midair in the front of this cavern，hangs a group of limestone rocks known as the Miniature Garden.The surfaces of these rocks are covered with aquatic plants and colorful blossoming flowers.

This is the No.2 Cavern，which is only 4 meters away from the No.1 Cavern.Known as the Crystal Palace，this scene constitutes the heart of the Water Curtain Cavern.It is11meters long，9meters tall，and 3meters wide.A fountain that flows all the year around is located beside the path.On top of the cave hang numerous stalactites taking the shape of differently colored bells and straws.It also features rocks in the shape of mantles and curtains，which adds to the beauty of the Water Curtain Cavern.

The No.3 Cavern protrudes outward，making it look like a balcony.This cavern is 1 meter in height and 3 meters in length，and is railed off from the outside.Visitors can feel the cataract with their hands against the railing，so this scene is also called the Balcony for Feeling the Cataract.Unlike waterfalls in other countries，this cataract is touchable，making a unique and special feature of the Huanggoushu Waterfall.

Walking down 22 steps from the Fifth Cavern takes us to the Sixth Cavern，a rectangular hall.Being 10 meters long，2 meters wide and 6 meters tall，this hall joins the exit and is covered by the cataract.When the flow is low，people can enjoy a mirage-like view of the rocky cottages and newly built hotels.People can also overlook the deep pond and appreciate the beautiful sunset.This is one more special characteristic of this famous cataract.

Professor Ford，the president of International Cave Association once commented，“The Water Curtain Cavern is the most beautiful and best preserved cave in the world.”

Xiniu Pond Gorge

Everybody，now we are going to visit some sights at Xiniu Pond Gorge.The cataract consists of a chain of pools and cascades.The biggest pool，the Xiniu Pond，is 17.7 meters deep and is constantly shrouded by a thin veil of mist and watery fog.When the sunlight reflects off the water during the midmorning and mid-afternoon，a spectacular rainbow emerges out of the pool.

The Huangguoshu Waterfall was formed by water erosion.With the constant erosion upstream，the Karst riverbed widened and deepened，thus forming quite a few cataracts，sinkholes and underground flows.With the constant enlarging of the underground rivers and caverns，chains of upright caves and caverns were formed and then collapsed.In the end，the Huangguoshu Waterfall and steep riverside bluffs downstream emerged.This work demonstrates the awesome power and beauty of Mother Nature's handiwork.According to regular statistics provided by Chinese engineers，the Xiniu Pond is capable of absorbing energy carried by the flow and will not become any bigger for the foreseeable future.

Seeing this wonderful waterfall is a rewarding experience.Ihope it has left you a deep impression and I also hope you will introduce it to others.This scenery belongs to the world as well as to China.Welcome to come here again.Thank you very much!

各位朋友，大家好!

欢迎来到中国的西部贵州旅游，首先预祝大家旅行愉快、平安!今天我们将要游览的景点是黄果树瀑布。黄果树瀑布是中国第一大瀑布，也是世界上著名的大瀑布之一。1982年，经中华人民共和国国务院审定，黄果树瀑布被列为国家重点风景名胜区。

黄果树瀑布距省城贵阳市137千米，位于贵州省西部镇宁县和关岭县接壤处打邦河支流的白水河上。从贵阳乘车到黄果树瀑布，约需一个半小时时间。

黄果树大瀑布已经到了，大家看，这就是闻名遐迩的中国第一大瀑布。

黄果树瀑布高68米，宽81米。夏秋洪水暴涨，瀑布如黄河倒倾，峭壁震颤，谷底轰雷，十里开外也能听到它的咆哮。由于水流强大的冲击力溅起的水雾可弥漫数百米以上，使坐落在瀑布左侧崖顶上的寨子和街市常常被溅起的水雾所笼罩。冬春水小，洁白的水帘飘然而下，洋洋洒洒，如绸缎飘舞。很多年来，黄果树瀑布的雄姿一直为许多文人学者所惊叹。清代贵州著名书法家严寅亮曾称赞它为:“白水如棉，不用弓弹花自散。”

犀牛潭

现在，我们来到了瀑布跌落处--犀牛潭。此潭因传说有神犀潜藏水底而得名。有没有神犀，谁也没有见过，但潭水的神秘幽深，至今依然，任何人驻足潭边都会浮想联翩。若是晴天的上午10时或下午4时左右，由于阳光的折射，你还可以透过瀑布冲击时溅起的雨雾，看到从深潭中升起的七色彩虹，使你顿生雄姿盖世，艳丽昭天之感。

这个瀑布为什么起名叫黄果树瀑布呢?据民间传说，是因为瀑布边上有棵高大的黄桷树，按当地的口音，“桷”与“果”读音相同，所以人们就习惯地称之为黄果树。

黄果树瀑布与其他国家的瀑布不一样，它是出现在喀斯特地貌上最大的瀑布。黄果树瀑布是世界上独一无二的，它向世人展示了地面和流水最融洽、最美丽的画面，其中水帘洞是最神奇之处。

水帘洞

现在我们到了“水帘洞”，这个水帘洞全长134米，它由6个洞窗、3股洞泉和6个通道组成。根据中国神话小说改编的大型电视连续剧《西游记》中水帘洞那场戏，就是在这里拍摄的。

这是第一洞窗，它的位置最低，离犀牛潭水面仅40米。它大约有12米宽，在最前方有不断流下来的水做帘子，岩洞的半空中挂着一组钟乳石，被称为小花园。岩石的表面覆盖着水草和盛开的鲜花。

这是第二洞窗，它离第一洞窗仅4米左右。这是一个静谧的世界，号称水晶宫。它是水帘洞的心脏部分，长11米，高9米，宽3米。路旁有一股泉水，清澈明净，水长年保持在一个水位。洞顶悬挂着许多钟乳石，在麦秆状钟乳石上还有名贵的卷曲石。洞壁上还悬着数不清的石幔、石帘。

这是第三洞窗，它向外突出，很像阳台。这个洞窗有1米高，3米长，外面围有护栏，游人站在护栏后面可以伸手摸到瀑布，所以人们把这里称为“摸瀑台”。这个能触摸的大瀑布，正是黄果树瀑布有别于其他国家的瀑布最典型的特征。

从第五个洞窗向下走22梯我们来到一块长方形的大厅，这就是第六洞窗。这个大厅10米长，2米宽，6米高，被一个巨大的瀑布整个盖住出口。当水流低的时候，人们从这里可以隐约看到远处的小屋和新建宾馆。人们还可以俯视深潭和欣赏美丽的夕阳。这也是这个著名大瀑布最具特色之处。

国际岩洞协会会员福特教授曾发表评论，“水帘洞是我见过最美丽，保存得最好的洞穴之一”。

犀牛潭峡谷

各位游客，现在我们要游览的景观是犀牛潭峡谷。你们看，从犀牛腰往下，是一道一道相连的跌水，依次是犀牛潭、三道滩、马蹄滩、油鱼井等。在这一连串滩潭中，为首的自然是犀牛潭，它深17.7米，经常被溅珠覆盖，被雾珠淹没。只要有阳光，瀑布溅珠上经常挂着七彩缤纷的彩虹，随人移动，变幻莫测。因此，早先来到这儿的游客曾经将这一幕比喻成早晨或傍晚的光辉照在雪域上反射的光芒。

黄果树瀑布为什么会这样呢?这是因为黄果树瀑布地处喀斯特地区，是由水流的侵蚀作用造成的。当溯源侵蚀裂点到达上游时，河水沿着喀斯特裂隙冲刷、溶蚀，管道逐渐扩大，形成落水洞及地下河;当地表河注入落水洞后水量的比例逐渐增大，就形成了喀斯特地区特有的侵蚀，在明流注入落水洞处，就形成落水洞式瀑布。随着水流冲蚀及崩塌作用不断加剧，暗河洞穴越来越大，于是沿地表干谷发育了成串分布的竖井及天窗，它们不断扩大，归并，垮塌，就造成了现今雄伟壮观的黄果树大瀑布和瀑布下游深切险峻的峡谷。中国工程师提供的统计数据表明，犀牛潭的水池有能力吸收水流所带来的能量，在可以预见的未来不会进一步扩大。

欣赏这美妙的瀑布真是愉快的经历，希望黄果树的美景能给您留下美好的记忆，并希望您宣传给更多的人。黄果树瀑布是中国的，同时也是属于世界的。欢迎各位下次再来黄果树瀑布旅游，谢谢大家!