The content begins with a bear in a biopark that stands up on its hind legs and greets guests with such naturalness that it appears to be a person in a costume. The dogs are then described as being ‘disguised’ as pandas, followed by a discussion of a ‘fake’ waterfall. The Chinese people’s eagerness to manipulate nature drives their creativity, leading them to create a ‘nudge’ for the modest river that feeds the Yuntai waterfall. A pipe was installed to carry water directly to the top of the waterfall in order to enhance the visitor experience.
A hiker posted a video showing the flow of water coming out of a pipe, causing a storm of controversy. The park operators admitted to making a “small improvement” during the dry season to ensure visitors were not disappointed. The Yuntai Falls is a 312-meter-high waterfall located in the central province of Henan, within the Yuntai Mountain Geopark, a UNESCO World Geopark. Millions of visitors flock to the area each year to see geological formations that date back over a billion years.
There have been similar artificial measures taken to help famous waterfalls in China, such as the Huangguoshu Waterfall in Guizhou. Since 2006, water has been diverted from a nearby dam to maintain the waterfall’s flow during the dry season. Park officials have assured that the water used at Yuntai Falls is spring water and does not harm the natural landscape. Despite the controversy, the waterfall remains a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from around the world to witness its natural beauty.