After a video by a Douyin user (the Chinese version of Tiktok and spread by the media) showed a tourist revealing a large pipe at the top of the Yuntai Falls, the highest in the country and a popular attraction Within the tourist area of Yuntai Mountain, those in charge were forced to recognize the evidence arguing the lack of rain in the region.
The video, which has been shared 48,000 times, sparked a flurry of comments on social media, forcing site officials to publish a letter blaming seasonal factors and admitting to “a little help during the dry season.”
The measure was intended to “enrich the experience of the visit” and make the “trip worthwhile” for those who “have made the long journey,” those in charge wrote on their account on the popular Chinese social network Weibo.
“The serious thing is that the water pipe is so crudely installed, others at least hide it better”wrote a user on Weibo. “The measure does not respect the laws of nature or visitors”wrote another.
Those responsible for the tourist park describe the waterfall as the highest in Asia, with a vertical drop of 314 meters.
In 2023, the Yuntai Mountain area attracted more than seven million visits, according to local tourism authorities.
Some took a more conciliatory stance on the use of the pipeline. One user said that “it’s better than not seeing any water at all,” while another said that “it’s a good faith effort to maintain the landscape during dry periods.”
