Would you like to walk on a trail considered the most dangerous for hiking?
If so, Mount Huashan in China is ready to welcome you.
Located in northwestern China, Mount Huashan features a stunning temple perched 7,000 feet above ground, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
However, reaching the summit on foot is not for the faint of heart. The trail consists of extremely narrow wooden planks.
This pathway is only 12 inches wide, and a slight misstep could send you thousands of feet down.
The Mount Huashan trail is considered one of the most dangerous hiking routes in the world. It is believed to have been built 700 years ago and is still considered quite sturdy.
Walking on it is challenging because the narrow wooden planks often have two lines of people going up and down.
There are rumors that about 100 people die on this trail every year, but officials claim the path is safe as it is mandatory for hikers to secure themselves with ropes.
People over 55 are advised not to undertake this hike.
Chains are installed along the trail, but many of the wooden planks are quite dilapidated, which can be discouraging for hikers.
Despite the risks, the trail is very popular with tourists.
Those wishing to avoid the hike can take a cable car that reaches the summit in just 10 minutes.
However, walking up the wooden planks to the summit can take between 5 to 7 hours, depending on your physical fitness.