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Tour China's $100 Million Waterfall Skyscraper: The Firefighting Marvel
Guiyang Waterfall Skyscraper Tour and Park Exploration | 4K
Join me on a visit to Guiyang, China, to see one of the most ambitious architectural projects ever conceived: a 121-meter-tall hotel with a 108-meter waterfall cascading down its side, once the tallest man-made waterfall in the world.
The engineering behind it was staggering. Using four powerful...
Join a visit to Guiyang to see a bold architectural project: a 121-meter tall hotel with a 108-meter waterfall on its side, once the tallest man-made waterfall in the world. The engineering behind it used four 185 kW pumps and thousands of tons of recycled water from a four-story basement reservoir, blasting to the top for the cascading display. The spectacle came with a high electricity cost, and the performances have since ceased. After the waterfall exploration, the video shifts to a nearby park, highlighting Guiyang’s beauty and offering a contrast between the city’s hustle and tranquil green space. The itinerary blends engineering wonder with a peaceful park stroll, presenting a unique city experience in Guiyang.
In this vivid travelogue, CN Walking takes us to Guiyang, a city where ambition and engineering collide in a spectacular form. The centerpiece is a 121-meter tall hotel that features a dramatic 108-meter waterfall cascading down its side, once touted as the tallest man-made waterfall in the world. The footage dives into the staggering engineering behind the project, including four powerful 185 kW pumps and thousands of tons of recycled water drawn from a four-story basement reservoir to the top. The spectacle was breathtaking, but it came with a heavy energy price, consuming over 800 RMB (about 115 USD) in electricity for just one hour of operation. While many considered the waterfall more sensational than practical, the performances have since ceased, leaving behind a silent giant that still captures the imagination of visitors. The journey doesn’t end there. After exploring the waterfall skyscraper, the video guides us to a nearby park that stands out as perhaps Guiyang’s most scenic
0:00 Start with a wide shot of the tower and its skyline backdrop to establish scale and ambition of the project.
1:37 Watch the pump system in action from the viewing area; note the scale and the engineering choices behind lifting water to great heights.
3:04 Take shelter in the underground passage during the stronger spray moments to understand safety design and visitor flow.
5:56 After the waterfall, walk into Yuèrán Shíguāng Park to cool down and compare the city’s rapid development with tranquil green spaces.
00:57 Video Preview
01:10 Visiting the Silent 108m Waterfall Skyscraper
05:10 A Closer Look at the Waterfall's Structure
07:09 A Stroll Through a Beautiful Park in Guiyang's New District
09:58 Relaxing Moments in the Park
15:31 Climbing the Unique Spiral Observation Deck
17:41 The View from the Top
19:37 Exploring the Underground Shopping Street Beneath the Park
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