A popular scenic area in China has had its natural beauty called into question due to a video showing water pipes supplying water to a waterfall. Yuntai Waterfall is in the Yuntai Mountain Scenic Geopark, a popular tourist destination in China's Henan province. Tourists who have visited the scenic area describe it as being a beautiful place to travel year-round, with scenery that is comparable to a fairy tale or a painting, as per Trip.com.
At 314 meters (1,030-feet), Yuntai Waterfall is said to be the tallest waterfall in China.
Though many travelers have been impressed by the size and beauty of the waterfall, some thought it looked a bit less magnificent in a video that went viral on Chinese social media.
A video that was shared to Chinese social media platform Douyin showed what appeared to be water pipes giving the waterfall its water. The social media user who shared the video wrote that they "endured 'trials and tribulations'" to see the source of Yuntai Waterfall, but saw pipes instead, reported Channel News Asia.
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To some, the discovery was a bit disappointing or surprising at first. But the park's management can explain.
On Chinese social media platform Weibo, the park shared a statement written from the waterfall's perspective. Many found the statement to be endearing, thoughtful, and sincere.
"I didn't expect to meet and communicate with everyone this way," the statement from the "waterfall" began. The "waterfall" then proceeded to introduce itself, explaining that it is tall and magnificent.
However, the waterfall is impacted by "seasonal factors." "Due to seasonal factors, I cannot ensure that I will be looking my best when you come to see me," the statement continued.
The "waterfall" continued to explain: "I made a small enhancement during the dry season so I can be in a better state when I meet my friends."
The statement also noted that with summer approaching, visitors will soon be able to see the waterfall in its "most perfect and natural form."
Some Weibo users commented saying the explanation made sense. For many Weibo users, what matters is that the waterfall still looks beautiful. Many people appreciated how the "enhancement" makes it possible to visit the popular destination during the dry season while still being able to see and take photos of the waterfall.
Others were less impressed by it, with one Weibo user saying that it's a sign of "not respecting tourists," as per the BBC.
