The waterfall that tourists admire every year and is actually fed by a tube

China is the fourth largest country on the planet, so it's no surprise that throughout the Asian country you can find both invaluable architectural treasures (like the Great Wall of China) and stunning natural landscapes that leave every tourist traveling from Spain in awe. Places as impressive as Tianmen Mountain and Zhangjiajie National Forest Park are true natural wonders, and that list had to include Yuntai Waterfall... until now.

This spectacular waterfall is considered the highest in China with its 314 meters high, and until now it had been promoted as one of the great natural jewels of the country, But there's a catch. A traveler has discovered that the waterfall wasn't formed naturally, but rather a man-made construction , and that the water that falls into the void on Yuntai Mountain does so through a pipe, which helps create that striking image.

Yuntai Waterfall in China and its secret

Yuntai Waterfall is located in the geological park of the same name and has attracted thousands of curious visitors for years. They all wanted to witness the water cascading down into the void from the top of the mountain with incredible force, leaving everyone speechless. Furthermore, the fact that it was surrounded by such an impressive natural environment made the impact even greater for those who visited the site.

But what lies behind this extraordinary place in eastern China isn't as exciting or magnificent. The waterfall doesn't arrive naturally, but instead falls thanks to a system of pipes that provides the flow to this amazing waterfall, as a traveler who visited the top of the mountain discovered . You can see the water gushing out of a man-made pipe.

Although it may lose some of its charm due to its lack of natural surroundings, Yuntai Falls remains one of the greatest wonders of Henan Province, China. Not far from it, you can find many other gems , such as lakes and towering mountains, and you can even take exciting trails to enjoy the beauty of nature.

Therefore, if you have the opportunity, you should definitely visit this waterfall, even if it's not as fascinating as you might think. The entire setting surrounding the mountain and the waterfall is extraordinary, and stands in stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of large Chinese cities like Shanghai or Beijing.

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