The world's scariest trail: would you do it...?

[reece(:]

This Might Be The Scariest Trail In The World. But You’ll NEVER Guess Where It Leads. Unbelievable.

We hope you’re not afraid of heights, because this even made our palms sweat. What you see below is a mountain in China called Mt. Hua Shan. At its base, you’ll find a gigantic set of stone stairs, called “the Heavenly Stairs.” These stairs go so high up the mountainside, it’s hard to see where they end. If that wasn’t enough, the precarious stairs lead to the world’s most dangerous trail, the Hua Shan plank path. The plank trail leads high up the Hua Shan mountain just outside the city Xi’an. No one will force you to wear safety gear, although it’s strongly encouraged. The trail itself is dangerous and stunning, but what is at the top will really shock you.

The stairs themselves, although beautiful, are daunting.
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And they are the easiest part of the climb.
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However, countless people make the dangerous journey for what’s at the top…
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As you climb the stairs, you pass little villages and houses that have cropped up on the mountain.
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Then, once you get high enough, you can take a gondola to the southern peak, where the plank path awaits.
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This is where the path turns truly dangerous, with nothing but planks to walk on and a rail of chains to hold onto.
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There’s almost nothing from keeping you from falling.
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There are parts you must climb as well, with toe holes cut out.
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Our palms are sweating just looking at this path.
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… Woah.
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But, if you’re brave enough to keep climbing…
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You’ll find something pretty interesting at the end of your journey.
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At the very top of the southern peak is a Taoist temple that was converted into a teahouse.
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Thousands of people climb the world’s most dangerous path to end up at a teahouse.
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So, either these people really like dangerous climbing, or they really like tea. Either way, you should probably check out the teahouse at the top of Mt. Hua Shan.

Source: reddit.com

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omg... I might do it if I was securely attached to the chains but the thought of slipping/losing balance D: Maybe it's mind over matter..

[Firewire]

no because there's like 12548212 stairs i die after 12 in my house

[smudgie]

Oh no.
With my vertigo I would be drawn to the edge and jump/ fall.

[reece(:]

I've changed my mind...

Although no official statistics are kept, some say that the number may be as much as about 100 fatal falls a year.

I guess walking through the mountain village would be interesting enough, I'd stop there and not continue :p

[Jake.]

no that's grim

[Vanessa]

D:D:D:

[Natalie.]

probably not but maybe

[Me. I Am Salman]

no
effort tbh

[Kazanne]

Gawd,that's made my legs all tingly just from looking at it,there is no way I'de want a cuppa that bad,lol.

[reece(:]

This makes it look a little better.....(little)
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[MTVN]

Nah you're alright

[Benjamin]

Omg that looks amazing! :amazed:

[Jake.]

not too bad thanks Matt what about yourself

[Vanessa]

What if you fall down? :bawling:

[Glenn.]

What if you fall down? :bawling:

You die

[reece(:]

What if you fall down? :bawling:
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[Natalie.]

This makes it look a little better.....(little)
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sign me up

[armand.kay]

Never D:
The planks are bad enough but the fact there's a bit you have to climb :|

[AnnieK]

I'd love to do it, whilst I'm sat here on the couch....if I was there I may wimp out but it looks amazing

[Tregard]

They should install a slide back down.

[Shaun]

all those steps? hell naw.

[Roy Mars III]

more afraid of having to walk that far than the heights

[GypsyGoth]

I think I would, the steps wouldn't be a problem. I wasn't sure about the boards bolted together, but after seeing that you're attached to a safety wire, I'd have a go.

[Marsh.]

I almost fainted watching Alex Jones' sport relief challenge so I've no chance. :laugh:

[Samm]

No, I would die going up before the real thing

[Gstar]

I've been here before http://i.imgur.com/fPYGEtB.png

[Tom4784]

**** that noise.

[Ammi]

...no, that's just plain silly...

[Sophiee]

it looks really thrilling :amazed: and being on a sefety wire then I'd give it a go I think but not without one because those planks don't look very secure...

[Niamh.]

Oh God, I'm getting pains in my feet just looking at it, i would be terrified, not a hope I'd do that