A famous waterfall has been revealed as ‘partially fake’ after a pipe was spotted churning out large volumes of water.
The Yuntai Mountain Waterfall in central China is one of the highest cascades in Asia with a vertical drop of 1,030 feet (314 metres).
Set in Yuntai Geopark, the site receives millions of tourists every year.
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Visitors view the waterfall from a platform near the base.
However, a drone user discovered that the cascade is boosted by a hidden water pipe at the top.
Netizen ‘Farisvov’ shared a video of the discovery on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok.
Footage appears to show water gushing from a pipe concealed in the rocks at the top of the attraction.
After the clip went viral with over 14 million reactions, officials admitted the water receives a “small enhancement” during the dry season.
A park spokesperson said in a statement on 4 June: “The Yuntai Mountain waterfall is a natural landscape feature.
“But, as a seasonal attraction, in order to ensure that tourists do not go away disappointed, we made a small enhancement during the dry season.”
They added that the pipe ensures visitors always see the waterfall “in the most beautiful way”.
According to the spokesperson, the chute will not require boosting during the monsoon season between June and September.
Yuntai Geopark welcomed over 11 million visitors in 2019, as reported by Luxury Travel Daily.
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