Against a backdrop of frosty gorges, a rare double rainbow recently lit up Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River, where swirling mists refracted sunlight into two vivid arcs above the gorge.
As temperatures dropped and shimmering icicles formed along the riverbank, the winter season transformed the landscape into a natural wonderland. Staff at the site note that winter’s abundant water vapor often produces single rainbows, but double arcs like this remain a special treat — one that recently drew photographers and nature lovers to the scene.
Straddling Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces in the Chinese mainland, Hukou Waterfall is the Chinese mainland’s largest waterfall on the Yellow River. Its powerful surge through a narrow gorge becomes even more breathtaking when winter’s icy mists and low sunlight combine to paint the sky with color.
Whether you’re a traveler chasing natural wonders or a resident of the region, Hukou Waterfall’s winter rainbow spectacle offers a glimpse of nature’s creative power this season.
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