Hiker Finds Out Famous Waterfall In China Is Actually Water Gushing Out Of A Pipe
Park officials said they made this "small enhancement", so tourists won't be disappointed during dry seasons.
By Tamara Jayne — 07 Jun 2024, 12:12 PM
A video of a popular waterfall in China has gone viral after revealing that its water was actually coming out of a pipe
The Yuntai Tian waterfall, which is located in Yuntai Mountain Geopark, cascades from a height of 314 metres and boasts the title of the "highest waterfall in Asia".
Millions of people visit the UNESCO Global Geopark every year to admire the geological formations that date back more than a billion years.
However, there's been some debate about the waterfall's authenticity due to the use of water pipes to supplement the flow during dry seasons.
A man recently captured footage of the waterfall, revealing in-built water pipes supplying the water's source at the top of the falls
Watch this clip below:
The videos, which garnered millions of views on Weibo and Douyin, sent the Internet into a frenzy, prompting local officials to investigate.
According to BBC, the park posted this message online: "I didn't expect to meet everyone this way.
"As a seasonal scenery, I can't guarantee that I will be in my most beautiful form every time you come to see me.
"I made a small enhancement during the dry season only so I would look my best to meet my friends."
Speaking to state broadcaster CCTV, park officials said that the water used for pumping is spring water, and assured that it won't damage the natural landscape.
Park officials also claimed that they made this "small enhancement", so that tourists don't feel disappointed during the dry season.
Upon investigation, local government officials told the park to learn from this incident and inform tourists of this "enhancement" ahead of time.
While several people criticised the enhancement, others felt differently, stating that it is a beautiful attraction regardless
Others felt that it ruins the natural experience
"It's not respecting the natural order, and not respecting the tourists," one Weibo user wrote.
"How could it be called the No. 1 waterfall anymore?" another user asked on Douyin.
