About 30 kilometers away from the county, Three-pond Waterfall is located in Zhaojiadian Township of Dayao. When you study in China, you may be told that this area belongs to the valley area of Qingling River, the tributary of Jinsha River. Due to the geological movement, the valley produced some faults, forming three stages. Then, three deep ponds were formed after the water drops. Some students who study in China may know this is the origin of the name. Waterfalls are often seen here because the annual average runoff is 629 million cubic meters, with continuous water flow.
The total drop of Three-pond Waterfall reaches 220.28 meters. When it comes to the summer, students in summer program in China can see the torrential flood makes the waterfall more beautiful. In the usual time, the water of the waterfall is clear and reflects the mountains around. During the period when you study in China, you may hear that the Three-pong Waterfall enjoys the fame of one of the eight famous sceneries in Dayao. Besides, you can see numerous swallows in spring, summer and autumn.