Yuntai: Yuntai: Is China’s tallest waterfall fed by pipes? Viral videos expose truth behind popular scenic beauty. Details here

A recent video on social media has gone viral that claims the majestic falls located in Yuntai Mountain Park are an artificial one. The video shows the water source coming to the Yuntai waterfalls from a pipe, creating doubts that this waterfall was not as natural as claimed by the park. The Yuntai Waterfall is a major attraction to China-based tourists, and whenever someone visits China’s north-central Henan province, it is like a ritual to visit this part that boasts of an overall ‘AAAAA’ rating, which is one of the highest gradings given to tourist spots in China by the tourism ministry, says CNN Traveller.

Social media video creates uproar among tourists

However, the majestic falls have now come under scrutiny after a video was posted online that shows water flowing down a pipe towards the 314-meter-tall waterfall, which casts doubt over the Yuntai Waterfall’s true picture. There is a steady uproar around social media that visitors have been misled for long.

Yuntai authorities put rumors to rest

However, the park authorities have responded to these rumors and theories, saying that the additional water support, as seen through the pipe is to maintain the beauty of the waterfall across all seasons, even during the dry ones, when the waterfall’s natural source may not be at its peak.

Due to seasonal changes, especially during the dry one, the water source of the majestic fall sees its strength reduce, and thus, the waterfall may not seem as perfect as it usually does. Therefore, the water pipe ensures that the waterfall keeps getting adequate supply and visitors are forever enchanted by its beauty.

Interestingly, Yuntai is not the only waterfall to suffer in the dry season. According to CNN Traveller, the Huangguoshu Waterfall in China’s Guizhou province also suffered when its source dried up. Back in 2004, a dam was constructed for steady water flow towards this waterfall.

FAQs:

Is the Yuntai waterfall an artificial one?
No, Yuntai waterfall indeed has its natural supply but during the dry season, it needs additional water support to maintain its natural beauty, according to recent reports.

Did Huangguoshu waterfall suffer during dry seasons?
Yes, Huangguoshu Waterfall indeed suffered during the dry seasons when its source did not bring in the required flow of water. in 2004, a dam was built to combat this issue.