2002-21, Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River《黄河壶口瀑布》

The Hukou Waterfall , the only cataract on the Yellow River, is located in the bordering area between Jixian County of Shanxi Province and Yichuan County of Shannxi Province. At this point, the bed of the river abruptly turns narrow, forming a shape like a pot mouth (the Chinese for which is “hukou”), hence its name. The water falls over a precipice more than 30 metres deep, which is a spectacular scene. The Yellow River symbolizes the courage and perseverance of the Chinese nation. The Chinese people are advancing with enormous enthusiasm towards their bright future, just like the surging torrent of the Yellow River. The words “Advancing with the time with indomitable will” are printed in pure gold foil on the souvenir sheet.

Stamp Title: Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River
Serial number:2002-21
Values in set: 1(souvenir sheet)
Denomination: 8 yuan
Date of issue: 8th November 2002
Designer: Yan Bingwu and Liu Hong
Size of S/S stamp: 60*40 mm
Size of S/S: 130*90 mm
Printing process: gravure
Printer: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing House

Knowing China Through Chinese Stamps.

2002年小型张《黄河壶口瀑布》
国家邮政局2002年11月8日发行《黄河壶口瀑布》小型张1枚。（金箔小型张）
（1-1）T 黄河壶口瀑布 800分 1150万枚
志号：2002-21GM
版别：影写（压凸印制）
小型张邮票规格：60×40毫米
全套面值：800分
小型张外型规格：130×90毫米
设计者：阎炳武、刘弘
摄影者：崔晓红、李信
印刷厂：北京邮票厂

黄河壶口瀑布–在山西吉县城西南25公里黄河之中。此地两岸夹山，河底石岩上冲刷成一巨沟，宽达30米，深约50米，滚滚黄水奔流至此，倒悬倾注，若奔马直入河沟，波浪翻滚，惊涛怒吼，震声数里可闻。其形如巨壶沸腾，故名。春秋季节水清之时，阳光直射，彩虹随波涛飞舞，景色奇丽。明陈维藩《壶口秋风》诗有“秋风卷起千层浪，晚日迎来万丈红”句，可谓真实写照。