A popular waterfall in China's Yuntai Mountain Park has sparked debate after a video revealed water pipes might be aiding its flow. The video, captured by a visitor using a drone, showed a pipe supplying water to the 314-metre-tall Yuntai waterfall.
The footage created a stir on Chinese social media platforms, prompting officials to address the issue.
Chinese officials have been forced to apologise, after a hiker's video revealed that China's highest waterfall may be supplied by a water pipe.
June 7, 2024
The video, on Douyin app, showed the flow of water from the Yuntai Mountain Waterfall coming from a pipe built into the rock face.
🧵1 pic.twitter.com/O8DodMnn1LThe management of Yuntai Mountain Park admitted to making a "small enhancement" during the dry season to ensure tourists would not be disappointed due to low rainfall. They emphasised seasonal changes could have affected the waterfall's appearance, and the tweak was made to maintain its beauty. Despite the controversy, some social media users expressed an understanding of the situation.
The topic quickly gained traction on social media, with millions of views and discussions. Local government officials intervened, urging the park operators to inform visitors about such enhancements in advance. The park management later issued a statement, expressing surprise at the attention and explaining the decision to aid supply through pipes was taken in the interests of visitors.
Yuntai Waterfall, located in central Henan province, is a popular tourist attraction, drawing millions of visitors annually. It is part of the Yuntai Mountain Geopark, known for its ancient geological formations. The use of spring water to supplement the waterfall's flow was defended by park officials, who assured that it wouldn't harm the natural landscape.
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