Video: Strange phenomenon suddenly appears on the river, hundreds of tourists run away while sightseeing

The unexpected phenomenon that occurred within a few seconds surprised and frightened tourists.

Recently, a clip of a 'strange phenomenon' on the river has gone viral on Chinese social media. The incident occurred on September 23 at the Qiantang River tourist attraction in Zhejiang Province, China. The Qiantang River, a nearly 670km long river, has long been famous as the world's top spot for watching powerful tides. It is not only famous for its majestic natural beauty but also attracts researchers and tourists who want to witness interesting phenomena created by the tides.

Tidal waves create strange sights at the attraction.

On that day, everything was normal until an unexpected event happened. The tidal waves suddenly rose high , crashing into the observation area without any prior warning. Tourists who were gathered here to watch and record the moment of the tide were surprised. When the large waves several meters high came, everyone panicked and had to run away to find shelter. The video recorded by tourists showed that most people did not react in time, some even lingered to record the strange scene.

One tourist shared that no one could believe how strong the tide on the Qiantang River was and emphasized that people should try to stay within the designated area to prevent any unforeseen circumstances.

Fortunately, no tourists were injured in the incident, according to local authorities. However, many people still have to sigh at the unpredictable danger when facing the power of nature.

The Qiantang River is famous for its super strong tidal waves.

The Qiantang River - where the incident occurred - is not only famous for its strong tides but also for its "fish scale tide" phenomenon . This is a special natural phenomenon, when tidal waves under certain conditions can form spiral waves, creating an image like fish scales on the water surface. In 2021, researchers discovered this phenomenon and it quickly became a highlight attracting the attention of both tourists and researchers.