As delicious as Chinese tea is, it is not usually associated with an adrenaline rush 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 to a tea house at an altitude of 2,160 meters.
Mount Huashan from the second century BC is one of the the most important places for the Taoists - then a Taoist temple was built at its foot. Since then, pilgrims and monks have lived on and around the mountain. A network of dangerous trails allows them to reach five peaks, each of which has a religious building, such as a tea house. Together, these five peaks form the lotus petals. The trails have been fortified due to the recent influx of tourists, but nevertheless they are still very dangerous and have a bad reputation. They say that up to 100 people a year fall from these trails.
Mount Huashan is one of the five sacred mountains Taoism.
Parts of the trail are truly terrifying.
The 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 with tourists.
The most high peak the mountains reach 2160 m. 
The main thing is to look where you are going ... And it is better not to look down.
In some places locals also carved steps right in the mountain wall.
But elsewhere, iron chains are the only security measure.
This trail has a bad reputation, but that hasn't stopped many adventurers from trying this dangerous path for themselves.
Of course, if the adrenaline has seized you completely and completely, you can always take a break and relax in the chess pavilion.
January 16, 2013 10:58 pmSpain. El Caminito Del Rey Balancing on the brink between life and death, thrill seekers from all over the world walk along a narrow, crumbling path, which is laid at a height of more than a hundred meters above the ground, trying not to think that any careless movement can become fatal for them. 
The El Caminito Del Rey trail was built in 1905 to facilitate the movement of workers between the two hydroelectric power plants. 
It is also known as the King's Trail. To walk on it, you must be at least 12 years old and have good altitude tolerance. 
China. Huashan Mountain Trail The Qinling mountain range divides China's central province of Shaanxi in two. Here is Mount Huashan, to the top of which the Hua Shan Yu walking trail was laid back in the 4th century. During the Tang Dynasty, this trail was improved, but even today it remains extreme. Despite the safety measures (stone steps were built, the width of the trail was increased and the railings were added), fatal accidents still occur here. 
But the second trail leading to Mount Haushan is the most dangerous, it is literally a road over an abyss. She is also known as the new paths of Yueyang or the "Path of Death" Daredevils who want to prove their fearlessness to themselves and the world, and weak-minded people who dream of getting rid of inner insecurity come here. "The path of death" is a board nailed to a steep rock hundreds of meters high, and chains to hold on to. The creation of these trails is very difficult and dangerous. A whole army of "Spider-Men" from the Hunan province builds hundreds of meters of mountain trails at a great height, using only seat belts. Each of these trails is only a meter wide and not even equipped with railings. According to the head of the trail construction team, Mr. Zhang Bin, workers who build a trail among the steep cliffs must be very brave and, at least, extremely resistant psychologically. China. Mountain trail to school
The village of Gulukan is located in Western China. Probably the most fearless children live here, because every day they have to go to school along a narrow path carved into the rock, which is located at an altitude of 1500 meters. There is no other road from the village. France. Roche veyrand
There are about 120 via ferratas in France, which range from easy to very difficult routes. (Via ferrata or "iron trail" is a rocky area equipped with wooden or metal structures to facilitate its overcoming). Roche Veyrand ranks among the most difficult and dangerous mountain trails in France. The trail is located in the southeastern part of the country, in the Rhône-Alpes region, in Saint Pierre d'Entremont. 
Switzerland. Ebenalp trail Switzerland is home to the prehistoric Ebenalp caves, which are very often visited by tourists. So that travelers can get to this natural attraction, the Ebenalp trail was built, which begins at the mountain station of the same name. The path along the trail takes only 20 minutes, but the impressions of passing this route will remain with tourists for a lifetime. Unfortunately, there was only one photo of this trail. Ireland. Cliffs of Moher This trail is for those cyclists who love to tickle their nerves. The Cliffs of Moher Trail is considered the most dangerous cycling trail on our planet. It rises 215 meters above Atlantic Ocean, and the width of the trail in some places is less than one meter. 
It's scary to even walk this path over an abyss, let alone ride a bike. But if dangerous hiking trails exist mainly for thrill-seekers and adrenaline addicts, then moving along no less dangerous highways is a harsh daily necessity for residents of those places that will be discussed below. There are countless such roads around the world. Below are three of the most prominent examples. 
Some roads are more forgiving of small miscalculations in driving, some less, but Old Youngas Roads Circuit does not forgive anything. Every year the number of deaths among those who dare to drive along the forty-mile Old Yungas Road exceeds a hundred. Ironically, this route has become a tourist pilgrimage destination for those foreigners who wish to add the item "drove along the most dangerous road in the world" to their list of achievements. One lane, steep slopes, and the absence of fences only add to the danger. In addition, fog and rain can impair visibility and cover the road surface with mud, as well as cause loosening. rock above. Guoliang Tunnel in Taihang Mountains (China).
The name of the tunnel translates from Chinese as "The road that does not tolerate mistakes." The tunnel was first created villagers from the remote region of the Taihang Mountains to reach the outside world. Now it is a 3.1m wide road which is quite scary for drivers. The tunnel has 30 windows to see what's what. 
Halsema Highway, Philippines
Great, but in places very dangerous road on the island of Luzon. In addition to unpaved road sections, landslides and large rocks, heavy fog is possible. 
If you cannot live without thrills and just dream of a new portion of adrenaline, then an extreme "attraction" for china mountain Huashan is for you. Daredevils who want to prove their fearlessness to themselves and the world, and weak-minded people who dream of getting rid of inner insecurity come here. Huashan mountain Is an effective pill for fears and an effective self-affirmation vitamin.
Flower Mountain, and this is how the word Huashan is translated into Russian, is a sacred Chinese mountain that unites five petal-shaped peaks and is located near the city of Xi'an in the Shaanxi province. There are many fascinating tourist routes laid here - among them there are cable car ascents and hiking ascents. Inquisitive travelers, if desired, can get to each of the five peaks of Huashan - South, North, West, East and Central.
The most convenient way is to use the funicular and climb from the foot North Mountain to its top. The road to the West Peak is also safe. The hiking ascent to the Northern peak, which starts from the eastern entrance, with all the winding and steepness of the ascent, although it requires a fair amount of physical preparation, is also not associated with great risk, as it is laid along rather wide stone steps.
But there is one a tourist route, which is able to bring the most impressionable tourists to a swoon, is the transition from the North peak of Huashan to the South one. Some travelers, having made the first step, literally turn to stone with horror, unable to disengage the fingers, which were clenched by convulsion and move. And this is not surprising.
This road, laid along steep vertical cliffs, is not for nothing called the path of death - to fall from narrow boards into a bottomless abyss would mean certain death, but the flow of tourists seeking to make a risky ascent does not thin out. Travelers step on boards nailed above the abyss and move to the top embracing a rock or holding onto tightly soldered to stone wall chains.
No railings or fences - just you, a crazy wind, and hundreds of meters under your feet. Of course, there is some kind of insurance - all daredevils wear a belt with a cable and a carabiner on it so that they can cling to a safety rope stretched along the entire route.
Courageous tourists will be rewarded not only with a marvelous panorama from the South Summit - the highest of all five "petals" of the Huashan flower, but also with a whole bunch of violent emotions experienced by travelers who overcame the climb. The news that climbing the most dangerous trail is not a one-way route, but a round trip, sounds like a bolt from the blue to many tourists, but the descent is usually easier.
Believing in happy omens, couples in love leave symbols of an inextinguishable feeling on the top of the conquered mountain - shiny locks and red ribbons, the abundance of which dazzles in the eyes. Each of those who have conquered the dangerous path is happy to share the extraordinary sensations of the ascent - at first it is panic fear, and then delightful euphoria from the fact that he did not give up, managed, overcame, won.
Death Trail is considered the most dangerous hiking trail in the world. Fans of extreme sports from all over the world come to the foot of the mountain to which this road leads to tickle their nerves and loudly declare their courage. The whole danger of the "Path of Death" lies in the fact that it is made of narrow boards overhanging a bottomless abyss.
In order to climb Mount Hua Shan in China, you need to walk along one of the most extreme roads in the world. This path begins at its foot with steps carved directly into the mountain itself, which tend upward almost perpendicular to the surface of the earth.
But the ascent to the mountain does not end on this stone path. For those who want to reach the southern side of the summit, further travel will be more dangerous. After overcoming the mountain slope along the "Heavenly Staircase" carved out of stone, travelers will find its extreme continuation - a road made of wooden planks. Tourists who have any health problems are encouraged to get to south peak by a special cable car.
It is because of the second part of the road that the ascent to Mount Huashan is considered the most dangerous place for pedestrians.
Chains nailed as handrails appeared relatively recently. 700 years ago, when the path was built by hermits, people climbed the mountain only on roughly hammered boards.
Mount Huashan is sacred for the Chinese. From the Chinese language, its name is translated as "Flower Mountain", which is quite justified, since it unites five peaks, thus resembling the shape of a petal. In addition to the "Path of Death", there are many less dangerous tourist routes on Huashan.
A narrow wooden path leads to the very top of Mount Huashan, which is located far beyond the town of Xi'an located at its foot.
So many efforts made by travelers during the most dangerous journey in the world do not bring them untold riches. At the end of the road is an ordinary teahouse, once a Taoist temple. In it, travelers can rest and replenish their strength after a difficult journey.
For those who are bored with monotonous tourist programs with visits to various monotonous temples and an endless number of museums, there is an excellent alternative for real extremists: this is the death trail on Mount Huashan in the city of Xi'an, Shaanxi province.
This trail is located at an altitude of about 2000 meters on sacred grief Huashan has five petal-shaped peaks, the highest peak is the South peak at 2154 meters above sea level, the lowest North peak is at 1614.9.
How to get to the top
There are two ways to get to the mountain, there are two entrances, one entrance from the West, which is equipped with a cable car and you can only climb to the top by it (the cost of a one-way lift costs 140 yuan, which is about $ 20), the cost of a bus that will take you to it is $ 3.
Second entrance from the North, there is also cable car, but it costs a little less than 120 yuan in both directions. But there is also walking route with steps carved into the rock, and rope bridges. But the path will not be easy and will take you about 6-8 hours to climb.
What is the death trail
At the top, there is simply a stunning view of the mountains and nature of China.
Huashan Mountain Trail is very popular tourist place both from visitors from other countries and from the Chinese themselves. Therefore, very often a decent line is created for it, so prepare to stand in it for at least 20-30 minutes. (of course you may be lucky and you will pass it, but we were not lucky).
Although the death trail looks frightening from the photographs, it is practically safe, since before you start you are given special safety ammunition (belts and a cable with a carabiner, the total cost is about 30 yuan, which is about 4 bucks).
After you receive the ammunition and hand over your things to the storage room (so as not to accidentally drop them while walking along the trail to the bottom).
We'll have to wait a little longer, since the trail has only one end and you can only return from there in the same way as you came, trying to miss people walking back to meet you.
Only after that you can hit the road. The trail begins with a descent along metal piles driven into the stone. 
At the bottom you will be greeted by a Chinese who will help you to change the carbine from one cable to another.
Somewhere in the middle of the way, in a hole in the rock, there is a booth where you can take first-class photographs, but if you have a phone with you, you will not need its services, the main thing is not to drop your gadget to the bottom. The Chinese say that this happens very often, maybe they are doing this to sell their photos, but it's better to play it safe.
The route takes only 15-20 minutes. Climbing to the top, you can see a small sacred altar and a beautiful landscape opening from Mount Huashan.
Be sure to visit the death trail, get new emotions and enjoy the views of the surrounding nature.
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