A Man-Made Waterfall Is China’s New Landmark
Recently, China added new landmark to its must see destinations. In Kunming, Yunnan province, China revealed a remarkable man-made waterfall measuring 1,300ft wide. It is able to divert around 10 million cubic feet of water from the local Niulan River into Dianchi Lake. It took three years to construct the waterfall and cost 1.1 billion Chinese Yuan ($117 million). Although, the waterfall is an eye pleasing sight, it has been designed to provide water during emergencies. Reportedly, China’s 60 per cent of underground water is polluted, so people in overpopulated urban areas have to boil the water or buy it bottled to ensure its safety. Construction of the waterfall is a huge step in readiness for potential water shortages in the future. Nonetheless, it is expected to be a new tourist attraction site for south-west China.
– via dailymail.co.uk.
UnusualPlaces Field Notes
- Location
- Kunming Waterfall Park, Panlong District, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Coordinates
- 25.13001, 102.7638
- Access
- Public municipal park. The municipal source places it northwest of the Beijing Road–Kunlan Road intersection in Panlong District. The central artificial waterfall is about 400 m wide and 12.5 m high; flow may vary with operation of the water-diversion project.
- Admission
- Free; no ticket is listed in the municipal visitor report.
- Time needed
- No official total visit duration is published. Kunming’s official tourism profile describes a walk through the water tunnel or along the lake; choose a route and allow the time it needs.
- Best season
- The official attraction profile does not name a best season. Check local weather and current park notices.
- Opening hours
- The 2025 Kunming municipal report lists daily 07:00–21:00. The OSM-linked Mapcarta park listing gives 06:00–21:00. Since the reported start times differ, confirm the opening time at the park entrance. Waterfall flow may vary with operation of the diversion project.
- Location checked
- 2026-10-20
- Facts checked
- 2026-10-27
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