No matter how delicious Chinese tea is, it is not usually associated with 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, through 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 lived on and around the mountain. A whole network of dangerous paths allows them to reach five peaks, each of which has a religious building, such as a tea house. Together, these five peaks form lotus petals. The trails have been reinforced due to the recent influx of tourists, but they are still very dangerous and have a bad reputation. They say that up to 100 people a year fall from these paths.

Mount Huashan is one of the five sacred mountains of Taoism.

Some 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 among tourists.

The most high peak The mountain reaches 2160 m.

The main thing is to watch where you are going ... And it’s better not to look down.

In some places locals also carved steps right in the wall of the mountain.

But in other places, iron chains are the only security measure.

This trail has a bad reputation, but that doesn't stop many adventurers from trying this dangerous road for themselves.

Of course, if the adrenaline still has completely seized you, you can always take a break and relax in the chess pavilion.

For those who are bored with monotonous tourist programs with visits to various monotonous temples and an endless number of museums, there is a great alternative for real extreme sports: this is the death path on Mount Huashan in the city of Xi'an, Shaanxi province.

This trail is located at an altitude of about 2000 meters. sacred mountain Huashan has five peaks in the shape of petals, the highest peak is the South peak of 2154 meters from sea level, the lowest North peak is 1614.9 meters high.

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 climb to the top only 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 hiking 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 trail of death

At the top, there is simply a stunning view of the mountains and nature of China.

Huashan mountain trail very popular tourist place both among visitors from other countries, and among the Chinese themselves. Therefore, a decent queue is often created for it, so get ready to stand in it for at least 20-30 minutes. (maybe of course you are lucky and you pass it, but we were not lucky).

Although the death trail looks intimidating from the photographs, it is practically safe, because before starting you are given special safety ammunition (belts and a cable with a carbine, the total cost is about 30 yuan, which is about 4 bucks).

After you receive ammunition and hand over your things to the storage room (so as not to accidentally drop them while walking along the path to the bottom).

You will have to wait a little longer, since the path has only one end and you can return from there only the same way you came, trying to pass 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 stone.

At the bottom you will be met by a Chinese who will help you fasten the carabiner from one cable to another.

Somewhere in the middle of the path, in a hole in the rock, there is a booth where you can take first-class photos, 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 do it to sell their photos, but it's better to play it safe.

The time route lasts 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 trail of death, get new emotions and enjoy the views of the surrounding nature.

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The Death Path is considered the most dangerous hiking trail in the world. Extreme lovers 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 Death Path lies in the fact that it is made of narrow boards hanging over a bottomless abyss.

Climbing Mount Hua Shan in China requires 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 south side of the summit, the further journey will be more dangerous. After overcoming the mountain slope along the “Heavenly Stairs” carved out of stone, travelers will find its extreme continuation - a road made of wooden planks. Tourists who have any health problems are offered to get to southern summit on 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 rough planks.

Mount Huashan is sacred to the Chinese. With Chinese its name translates as "Flower Mountain", which is quite justified, since it combines five peaks, thus resembling the shape of a petal. In addition to the "Way of Death", many less dangerous tourist routes have been laid on Huashan.

A narrow wooden path leads to the very top of Mount Huashan, which is far beyond the town of Xian (Xi’an) located at its foot.

So many efforts made by travelers during the passage of the most dangerous path in the world do not bring them untold wealth. At the end of the road is an ordinary tea house, once a Taoist temple. In it, travelers can rest and replenish their strength after a difficult journey.

China is famous for its very tasty tea, and therefore there is one unique attraction here for lovers of this drink. If you are an avid tea lover and ready to do anything to taste your favorite drink, then you should definitely visit such a China landmark - a tea house on Mount Huashan, and take a walk along the path that leads to it. This trail was recognized as the most dangerous path in the world.

Mount Huashan is a Chinese sacred mountain consisting of five peaks in the shape of a petal. This mountain is located near the city of Xi'an, in Shaanxi province. This province is located in the center of China. The mountain attracts the most courageous and desperate people from all over the world, those people who want to get another dose of adrenaline, or just get rid of their inner insecurities.

How to get there

The starting point is the city of Xi'an, it is a modern tourist town and one of the largest transportation hubs in China. Here it is international Airport, which accepts flights from almost anywhere in the world. In addition, Xi'an can be reached by bus, train or car from any Chinese city. Next, you need to take the train Xi'an - Luoyang, and get off at the station county town Huayin. And then take a taxi to the funicular or to the walking route.

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China is famous for its very tasty tea, and therefore there is one unique attraction here for lovers of this drink. If you are an avid tea lover and ready to do anything to taste your favorite drink, then you should definitely visit such a China landmark - a tea house on Mount Huashan, and take a walk along the path that leads to it. This trail has been recognized as the most dangerous trail in the world.

Mount Huashan is a Chinese sacred mountain consisting of five peaks in the shape of a petal. This mountain is located near the city of Xi'an, in Shaanxi province. This province is located in the center of China. The mountain attracts the most courageous and desperate people from all over the world, those people who want to get another dose of adrenaline, or just get rid of their inner insecurities.

How to get there

The starting point is the city of Xi'an, a modern tourist city and one of the largest transportation hubs in China. Here is an international airport that accepts flights from almost anywhere in the world. In addition, Xi'an can be reached by bus, train or car from any Chinese city. Next, you need to take the train Xi'an - Luoyang, and get off at the station of the county town of Huayin. And then take a taxi to the funicular or to the walking route.

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From where to where	departure date	Find a ticket
Shanghai → Xi'an
Jinan → Xi'an
Guangzhou → Xi'an
Baotou → Xi'an
Beijing → Xi'an
Harbin → Xi'an
Seoul → Xi'an
Wuxi → Xi'an
Phnom Penh → Xian
Kuala Lumpur → Xi'an
Guilin → Xi'an
Hohhot → Xi'an
Chengdu → Xi'an
Singapore → Xi'an
Bangkok → Xi'an
Nha Trang → Xian
Shenzhen → Xi'an
Moscow → Xi'an
Istanbul → Xi'an
Saint Petersburg → Xi'an
Astana → Xi'an
Krasnoyarsk → Xi'an
Bishkek → Xi'an
BAK → Xi'an

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