The most dangerous hiking trail in the world
No matter how delicious Chinese tea is, it is usually not associated with a surge of adrenaline and fear of death. However, Mount Huashan in China managed to combine both tea and adrenaline, because it is here that the most terrible and dangerous hiking trail in the world is located, along which tourists get directly into the tea house at an altitude of 2160 meters.
Mount Huashan has been one of the most important places for Taoists since the second century BC - then a Taoist temple was built at its foot. Since then, pilgrims and monks have been living on and around the mountain. A whole network of dangerous trails allows them to reach five peaks, on each of which a religious building, such as a tea house, is built. All together, these five peaks form lotus petals. The trails have been strengthened due to the recent influx of tourists, but, nevertheless, they are still very dangerous and have a bad reputation. They say up to 100 people a year fall from these trails.
Mount Huashan is one of the five sacred mountains of Taoism.
Some parts of the trail are truly terrifying.
This area has been considered sacred since the second century BC.
Monks and pilgrims laid these "steps" to the top of the mountain.
The trails were strengthened when the popularity of this route increased among tourists.
The highest peak of the mountain reaches 2160 m .
The main thing is to look where you're going... and it's better not to look down.
In some places, locals have also carved steps right into the mountain wall.
But in other places, the only security measure is only iron chains.
This trail is famous for its bad reputation, however, this does not stop multiple adventurers from experiencing this dangerous road for themselves.
Of course, if the adrenaline has completely engulfed you, you can always take a break and relax in the chess pavilion.