Linfen
Located in southwest Shanxi province, Linfen sits on the banks of the Fen River, one of the main tributaries of the famous Yellow River. A large industrial city, Linfen is the gateway to the majestic Hukou Waterfall, the second largest waterfall in China and the largest yellow waterfall in the world.
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Once the seat of the great Emperor Yao, Linfen was a cradle of ancient Chinese civilisation. Today, this bustling centre of industry is a base from which to explore the majestic thundering yellow Hukou Waterfall that sits on the border between Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces.