China's renowned Yuntai waterfall has become the center following a humiliating revelation that has gone viral.
A video captured by a hiker exposed a surprising secret about the majestic 1,000-foot-high cascade, leading to widespread attention and discussion.
The footage, shared on Chinese social networks Weibo and Douyin, revealed that park officials had implemented a rather unconventional enhancement to the waterfall.
It turns out that the awe-inspiring natural wonder is not entirely as it seems.
The video exposed a large pipe discreetly built into the rock face, responsible for feeding water into the waterfall.
The hiker, using the alias "Farisvov," sarcastically captioned the video, expressing disbelief at having embarked on a journey to witness the Yuntai waterfall only to discover an artificial element.
the natural habitat of the panda-dog, one user mocked.
There should be another one standing in front with something straight and big at it middle and ready to enter that hole,that rock loves to sqirt alots.. omg, the second user said.
They seem to really like their waterfalls there, the third user commented.
We’re not far behind in our degree of governmental disinformation, another wrote.
Every aspect of their lives is to cheat, deceive, and steal, someone criticized.
While the video went viral, it ignited a debate among Chinese netizens.
Some individuals favored the enhancements, arguing that visitors would be disappointed if they arrived at the waterfall only to find it dry.
On the other hand, critics accused the park of disrespecting the natural order and the expectations of tourists.
Some even questioned whether the waterfall should retain its status as China's number one waterfall, as it proudly claims to be the country's tallest uninterrupted falls.
After being exposed, the officials from Yuntai Mountain Geopark, adopting the persona of the waterfall, responded on social media, acknowledging the revelation and expressing surprise at the unexpected attention.
They admitted to the alterations made to deceive the millions of tourists who visit the UNESCO Global Geopark each year.
Huangguoshu Waterfall, another renowned attraction, has undergone similar artificial enhancements since 2006, with water being diverted from a nearby dam.
