Spectacular artificial waterfall in the heart of a city in China

Right in the center of Guiyang city in China, there is a majestic waterfall pouring down from a 121m high building.

Video of the world's tallest waterfall building in Guiyang city, Guizhou province, China. (Source: Sohu).

Right in the center of Guiyang city (Guizhou province, China), there is a majestic waterfall pouring down from a 121 m high building, recognized as the highest artificial waterfall in the world today and attracting attention. widespread opinion of tourists.

The building is designed like a cliff, with water pouring down from above like a giant natural waterfall.

In fact, there are many mixed opinions about this building, because building a waterfall system in the building costs up to millions of dollars.

The waterfall is operated by four large 185 kilowatt pumps, pumping water from the ground up to a height of 108 m and then pouring it into a tank at the foot of the building.

In addition to the initial investment of millions of dollars, the hourly electricity bill is up to several hundred yuan (1 yuan is about 3,500 VND), and the electricity bill for continuous operation in a day is up to tens of thousands of yuan. .

Besides, many comments criticize the building for wasting water. However, the building's management board said that the waterfall uses a circulating water pumping system, water poured into the tank will be pumped upward for reuse, and also takes advantage of rainwater so it does not waste much water. .

The waterfall also only operates on holidays and events that attract many tourists. The tourism economy fueled by waterfalls can be much bigger than the electricity bill.

Furthermore, on hot summer days, the waterfall created by the building is like an attractive "air conditioner" that can effectively reduce the temperature of the surrounding area. The management board said the building is a 5-star hotel and the waterfall is a highlight to promote its image, helping to attract a large number of tourists to the hotel.