The world’s most dangerous and scary trail is located on the slope of Mount Hua in Shaanxi province, China. Located on a steep cliff, the road has a height of 2150 meters. After the influx of visitors by adrenaline enthusiasts, the roads were strengthened. Despite this, it is said that about 100 people fall from the track, which is quite dangerous. For this reason, the path is called the “way of death”.
Huashan Mountain has been considered one of the most important places for Taoists since the 2nd century BC. Monks lived around and on the mountain, and there is a Taoist temple at its foot. These dangerous tracks are connected to each other and proceed along the mountain and provide access to the 5 peaks of the mountain. There are tea houses and temple-like places on the summits. The track, which consists of a path of approximately 30 meters, was made by arranging 3-4 boards side by side.
The tourist season on Huashan Mountain is peak from May to October. The track, which is open to the public in the winter season, is not preferred much. The track is so narrow that any wrong step can lead to an accident. Despite this, it is necessary to wait in line to walk on the track, which attracts great attention. At the same time, a certain fee must be paid to walk on this track. Everyone who climbs to the top of the mountain witnesses the incredible view. In addition, the breathtaking excitement felt while walking on the track is among the unforgettable moments of a lifetime.
There are equipments that will make it easier to pass on the path. People who are considering passing wear a belt around their waist with a small cable. While advancing to the summit of the mountain, it is continued by holding on tightly to the chains fixed to the rock along the way. However, it is not recommended for people with a weak heart to try the parkour. There is a huge rock on one side and a cliff on the other.
The footpath is not a track made specifically to attract tourists to the region. It was built on the mountainside by monks about 700 years ago. In the period when it was built, this road was only made of wood. At that time, there was no equipment such as chains and handrails. These were added later for security.
Huashan Mountain means “Flower Mountain” in Chinese. It consists of five main peaks: north, east, south, west and central. Its highest peak is the southern summit with an elevation of 2154 meters. It is a popular place that attracts tourists with its extraordinary atmosphere and dangerous tracks. Apart from the track, there are mountain climbing, cable cars and normal walking paths that will attract the attention of travelers in the region.
It is possible to climb the mountain in 2 ways. It can be reached from the east by cable car or from the north by roads leading directly to the summit. A long staircase must be climbed to the northern summit. At the end of the stairs that give the feeling of ascending to the sky, there are houses and even a village with hotels. It is said that the only way to reach the summit of the mountain is to go through the track called death road. But this is not the case. It is possible to go to the summits of the mountain by cable car or easier ways. There are even hotels and guest houses on some summits.
