China: Bird Balances on Slippery Rock Amid Rushing Water at Duopotang Waterfall

On October 2, 2025, a video recorded at the steep Duopotang Waterfall, part of the Huangguoshu Scenic Area in Anshun, Guizhou, shows a wild bird balancing on a slippery rock in the middle of the torrent. Despite the force of the rushing water, the bird managed to move slowly across the river.

Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenery in Guizhou - China

Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenery in Guizhou - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 16, 2025 shows tourists visiting Huangguoshu waterfall scenic area in Anshun, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Photo by Tao Liang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenery in Guizhou - China

Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenery in Guizhou - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 16, 2025 shows tourists visiting Huangguoshu waterfall scenic area in Anshun, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Photo by Tao Liang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenery in Guizhou - China

Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenery in Guizhou - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 16, 2025 shows tourists visiting Huangguoshu waterfall scenic area in Anshun, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Photo by Tao Liang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenery in Guizhou - China

Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenery in Guizhou - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 16, 2025 shows tourists visiting Huangguoshu waterfall scenic area in Anshun, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Photo by Tao Liang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenery in Guizhou - China

Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenery in Guizhou - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 16, 2025 shows tourists visiting Huangguoshu waterfall scenic area in Anshun, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Photo by Tao Liang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenery in Guizhou - China

Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenery in Guizhou - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 16, 2025 shows tourists visiting Huangguoshu waterfall scenic area in Anshun, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Photo by Tao Liang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenery in Guizhou - China

Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenery in Guizhou - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 16, 2025 shows tourists visiting Huangguoshu waterfall scenic area in Anshun, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Photo by Tao Liang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenery in Guizhou - China

Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenery in Guizhou - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 16, 2025 shows tourists visiting Huangguoshu waterfall scenic area in Anshun, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Photo by Tao Liang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenery in Guizhou - China

Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenery in Guizhou - China

Tourists take photos at Huangguoshu waterfall scenic area in Anshun, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 16, 2025. Photo by Tao Liang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(240803) -- ZHENNING, Aug. 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit the Huangguoshu Waterfall scenic area in Anshun, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 2, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yang Wenbin)

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(240803) -- ZHENNING, Aug. 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit the Huangguoshu Waterfall scenic area in Anshun, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 2, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-ANSHUN-HUANGGUOSHU WATERFALL (CN)

(240803) -- ZHENNING, Aug. 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit the Huangguoshu Waterfall scenic area in Anshun, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 2, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-ANSHUN-HUANGGUOSHU WATERFALL (CN)

(240803) -- ZHENNING, Aug. 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit the Huangguoshu Waterfall scenic area in Anshun, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 2, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-ANSHUN-HUANGGUOSHU WATERFALL (CN)

(240803) -- ZHENNING, Aug. 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit the Huangguoshu Waterfall scenic area in Anshun, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 2, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yang Wenbin)

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(240715) -- BEIJING, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A drone photo taken on May 1, 2024 shows tourists visiting the Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun, southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Photo by Chen Xi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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STORY: A glimpse of Huangguoshu Waterfall during flood season SHOOTING TIME: June 21, 2024 DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:16 LOCATION: HUANGGUOSHU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Huangguoshu waterfall STORYLINE: A glimpse of Huangguoshu Waterfall, one of the largest of its kind in Asia. The waterfall witnessed the highest water flow this year during this summer flood season due to heavy rainfall. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Huangguoshu, China. (XHTV)

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(240621) -- BEIJING, June 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows a view of the Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun, southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Photo by Chen Xi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240621) -- BEIJING, June 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows a view of the Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun, southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Photo by Chen Xi/Xinhua)

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(240501) -- BEIJING, May 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on May 1, 2024 shows tourists visiting the Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun, southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Photo by Chen Xi/Xinhua)

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(231018) -- BEIJING, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 3, 2023 shows people visiting the Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun City of southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Photo by Chen Xi/Xinhua)

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(231005) -- BEIJING, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 3, 2023 shows people visiting the Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun City of southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Photo by Chen Xi/Xinhua)

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

ANSHUN, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Tourists cool off by playing in the water in front of Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun, Guizhou Province, China, July 7, 2023.

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

ANSHUN, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Tourists cool off by playing in the water in front of Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun, Guizhou Province, China, July 7, 2023.

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

ANSHUN, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Tourists cool off by playing in the water in front of Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun, Guizhou Province, China, July 7, 2023.

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

ANSHUN, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Tourists cool off by playing in the water in front of Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun, Guizhou Province, China, July 7, 2023.

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

ANSHUN, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Tourists cool off by playing in the water in front of Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun, Guizhou Province, China, July 7, 2023.

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

ANSHUN, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Tourists cool off by playing in the water in front of Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun, Guizhou Province, China, July 7, 2023.

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

ANSHUN, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Tourists cool off by playing in the water in front of Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun, Guizhou Province, China, July 7, 2023.

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

ANSHUN, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Tourists cool off by playing in the water in front of Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun, Guizhou Province, China, July 7, 2023.

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

ANSHUN, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Tourists cool off by playing in the water in front of Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun, Guizhou Province, China, July 7, 2023.

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

ANSHUN, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Tourists cool off by playing in the water in front of Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun, Guizhou Province, China, July 7, 2023.

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

ANSHUN, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Tourists cool off by playing in the water in front of Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun, Guizhou Province, China, July 7, 2023.

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

ANSHUN, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Tourists cool off by playing in the water in front of Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun, Guizhou Province, China, July 7, 2023.

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

ANSHUN, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Tourists cool off by playing in the water in front of Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun, Guizhou Province, China, July 7, 2023.

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

ANSHUN, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Tourists cool off by playing in the water in front of Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun, Guizhou Province, China, July 7, 2023.

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

ANSHUN, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Tourists cool off by playing in the water in front of Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun, Guizhou Province, China, July 7, 2023.

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun

ANSHUN, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Tourists cool off by playing in the water in front of Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun, Guizhou Province, China, July 7, 2023.

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(230126) -- ANSHUN, Jan. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Jan. 26, 2023 shows a view of the Huangguoshu Waterfall, southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Photo by Chen Xi/Xinhua)

Spectacular scenery of China's Huangguoshu Waterfall

STORY: Spectacular scenery of China's Huangguoshu Waterfall DATELINE: Jan. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: ANSHUN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Huangguoshu Waterfall STORYLINE: Huangguoshu Waterfall in southwest China's Guizhou is one of the largest waterfalls in Asia. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Anshun, China. (XHTV)

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(221211) -- MONTREAL, Dec. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese representative (R) receives the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Green List certificates in Montreal, Canada on Dec. 10, 2022. The IUCN announced here on Saturday that it has added another 16 protected areas to its Green List. The new batch contains 11 protected areas in China, including Qianjiangyuan National Park in the eastern province of Zhejiang and the famous Huangguoshu Scenic Area in southwestern province of Guizhou. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)