One of the biggest waterfalls in the world, Niagara Falls is a natural wonder of the US. Exchange visitors sign up every year for amazing views of this powerful waterfall, which is not only beautiful but generates vast amounts of hydroelectric power.

On last day on June at the tail end of CCIP (www.theccip.com) Session A, 15 CCIP students visited Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls is actually made up of several waterfalls; the tallest, Horseshoe Falls, is the second-highest waterfall in the world after southern Africa’s Victoria Falls. The waterfall complex is a majestic sight that makes a thundering sound of water rushing at over 25 miles an hour over cliffs and gorges.

This activity was led by Yichun Fang, a group leader from the University of Hong Kong, and activity coordinator Yetta from the Education University of Hong Kong. “Horseshoe Falls is the biggest,” remarked Yichun, “but I liked the vantage point at the bottom of Bridal Veil Falls.” Yetta hopes to come back during her 21-day stay in the US after completing her internship. “I’d like to explore Niagara Falls State Park."

"It was a long ride from New York City and we were tired when we got back, “ Lily Chan commented, “but the trip was absolutely worth it. The falls are a real force of nature. I hope those who passed up this trip won’t be jealous!”

Another participant, Charles Lam from the City University of Hong Kong, particularly liked the boat ride. “You get views you can’t get from on land and the sight is just spectacular. You might get a little wet, but it just adds to the experience."