Official statements from Henan tourism officials

China's 314-Meter Yuntai Waterfall Revealed to Be Artificially Maintained

Jun 6, 2024, 10:00 AM

A viral video has revealed that China's tallest waterfall, the Yuntai Waterfall in Henan province, is artificially maintained. The video, recorded by a hiker, shows water gushing out of pipes at the top of the 1,024-foot-tall, 314-meter waterfall in Yuntai Mountain, Jiaozuo, creating the flow that cascades over the precipice. Tourism officials in Henan have admitted that the flow is supplemented by a water pipe built into the rock to ensure the waterfall's appearance during the dry season. The revelation has sparked a wave of reactions online, with many expressing surprise and amusement at the artificial nature of the waterfall.