Experts on Wall Demolition along Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River in Shaanxi Province said that we should be alert to the thinking behind "building walls to block the scenery"
2023-07-03
During the May Day holiday this year, the Yellow River Hukou Waterfall Tourist Area (Shaanxi side) attracted attention because of the construction of a "safety wall" on its surrounding roads. At that time, the Yellow River Hukou Scenic Area Management Bureau in Yichuan County, Shaanxi Province stated that this action was related to safety issues. Recently, an online video showed that the wall along the Yellow River Hukou Waterfall Tourist Area (Shaanxi side) was removed. On the 2nd, the staff of the tourist area confirmed to the reporter of China News Agency that the "wall" of the Yellow River Hukou Waterfall tourist area (Shaanxi side) had indeed been removed due to the previous lack of consideration. Hukou Waterfall is adjacent to Hukou Town, Ji County, Linfen, Shanxi Province in the east and Hukou Town, Yichuan County, Yan'an, Shaanxi Province in the west. It is a tourist attraction shared by the two provinces. The Yellow River flows here, and the estuary is as narrow as the Hukou Waterfall, forming a spectacular group of waterfalls, hence the name Hukou Waterfall. ▲ On February 11, 2023, in Yan'an, Shaanxi, Hukou Waterfall is surging. Why did Huo Yong build a "safety wall"? What about demolishing the "safety wall"? The Yellow River Hukou Scenic Area Management Bureau in Yichuan County, Shaanxi Province previously stated that the Shaanxi Yanhu Highway passes through the western half of the Hukou Scenic Area, adjacent to a section of the main Hukou Scenic Area with a width of 6 meters, which is a two-way two lane road. The east side is a cliff with a height difference of 12 to 15 meters from the Yellow River riverbed, and the west side is a cliff prone to falling rocks. Hukou Waterfall can be seen in the distance before the "safety wall" is built in this section. However, if tourists and vehicles stay in this section, they may face the danger of being hit by falling rocks, which may also hinder traffic and cause traffic accidents. Netizens seem to disagree with the local official statement. Many netizens believe that the purpose of building the "security wall" is to prevent passers-by from watching the scenery. Therefore, tourists can only buy tickets worth about one hundred yuan (RMB) to enjoy the scenery of Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River. Coincidentally, Meili Snow Mountains in Diqing, Yunnan, Sayram Lake in Xinjiang, Qinghai Lake and other scenic spots have also recently reported the "enclosure" and "building walls", which are mostly related to security and environmental protection. Su Xiaogang, a lawyer of Shaanxi Haipuruicheng Law Firm, said in an interview with China News Service that the scenic spot managers should build walls in accordance with the provisions of Article Twenty-One Demands of the Regulations on Scenic Spots, that is, the units and individuals in the scenic spots should abide by the approved planning of scenic spots and obey the planning management. Without approval for the planning of scenic spots, no construction activities shall be carried out within the scenic spots. Su Xiaogang believes that currently, based on the situation in various regions, the main purpose of scenic area management departments building walls is to obtain greater economic benefits, but the premise is to obtain planning approval procedures in accordance with regulations, otherwise it is suspected of violating laws and regulations. In addition, Article 4 of the Tourism Law of the China stipulates that the development of tourism should follow the principle of integrating social benefits, economic benefits and ecological benefits. Tourist attractions constructed using public resources should reflect the nature of public welfare. Therefore, scenic spots cannot only pursue economic benefits, but more importantly, their public welfare nature and social benefits. Nowadays, the 'safety wall' has been dismantled, but the attention caused by the 'fence blocking the scenery' continues. "The Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River is a natural resource and a common resource for all citizens. The 'wall thinking' behind 'building walls to block scenery' is more alarming." Shaanxi
Edit：XiaoWanNing Responsible editor：YingLing
Source：China News Service Website
Special statement: if the pictures and texts reproduced or quoted on this site infringe your legitimate rights and interests, please contact this site, and this site will correct and delete them in time. For copyright issues and website cooperation, please contact through outlook new era email：lwxsd@liaowanghn.com
Recommended Reading Change it 
Home
