Drought forces China's tallest waterfall to rely on man‑made supply

The famous waterfall in China is supplied with water from a pipe. A video posted by a tourist has attracted a lot of attention. The park authorities, where the Yuntai Waterfall is located, admit that the drought forced them to take this measure.

A video posted by one of the tourists has gone viral on social media. The video shows water supplied to the famous waterfall in eastern China by a large pipe.

This has prompted numerous comments online. "Disrespect for nature and visitors," wrote some internet users.

Others believe such a solution is "better than the prospect of no water." Some even joke about the "helping hand" that the pipe provides.

The video has been viewed over 11 million times on the Douyin platform, the Chinese equivalent of TikTok.

The authorities of the Yuntai Geo Park, where the Yuntai Waterfall is located, also made a statement.

A published letter confirmed that the waterfall is artificially supplied with water "during the dry season." The authorities' move was meant to "enhance the visitor experience" and make the "journey worthwhile" for those "who travelled a long way."

The online announcement stated, "In order to enrich your visiting experience and make your visit worthwhile, I made a small enhancement during the dry season, just to meet you in a better posture."

The Yuntai Waterfall is approximately 314 metres high. The media emphasise that it is the highest waterfall in China.