China's Tallest Waterfall Exposed as Man-Made with Hidden Pipes

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A hiker's video revealing that the flow of water at Yuntai Mountain Waterfall, China's tallest uninterrupted waterfall, comes from a pipe has sparked a social media uproar. The park operators admitted to using a pipe to enhance the waterfall during the dry season to ensure visitors' satisfaction. The incident has drawn mixed reactions, with some understanding the need for the enhancement and others criticizing it for not respecting the natural order. Local officials have asked the park to be transparent about such enhancements in the future.
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