Meet The Impressive Mount Hua In China

Are you one of those who love nature and adventure? If so, we invite you to join us on this tour of the impressive and sacred Mount Hua in China, considered the most dangerous path in the world.

Mount Hua: the magnificent mountain

Mount Hua literally means “the magnificent mountain” and is one of the five sacred mountains of China, so getting to know it is almost a must for any tourist.

Mount Hua is located 120 kilometers east of Xi`an in Shaanxi province . This wonderful sacred mountain is also considered one of the most dangerous on the planet, and the path that must be traveled to reach the magnificent Taoist temples that are at the top commands a lot of respect.

Hundreds of accidents, most of them fatal, occur on this route. If you decide to do so, you must take all possible precautions and make sure you have an experienced guide.

The dangerous Mount Hua

The Mount Hua trail is fraught with many dangers, but there are some parts of the trail that require extreme care.

This is the case of “Changong Zhandao”, this part of the route is barely 4 meters long, but you will have to go through some boards that are only 30 centimeters wide. At the slightest oversight you can fall into the void.

Another part of the route that represents a great danger for visitors is known as the “Black Dragon”. A path carved into a long rock wall with just a few inches to go.

But without a doubt, the most dangerous part of the path of Mount Hua is the “Gorge of the hundred steps”. Here you must ascend a 90 degree slope, while holding onto some wooden boards that are embedded in the rock. These wooden planks are the only way to access other points of the route.

If you decide to explore this sacred mountain, you should definitely do it in the spring or summer, since in the winter it begins to become even more difficult to access this trail. In fact, on many occasions it is practically impossible to climb, to try would be to put your life at risk.

The ascent of Mount Hua

The ascent to Mount Hua should be a task only for experts in mountaineering or climbing because of its dangerousness. However, many people without any type of physical preparation launch themselves into this challenge, even putting their lives in danger. The reasons? Mainly for a physical and spiritual reward.

But in addition, the views are simply impressive, so many say that it is well worth all the effort and fear that climbing the sacred mountain entails.

Those who reach the top are blessed to observe the five sacred mountains  that, furthermore, seen from a certain angle, seem to form a beautiful and delicate flower. For believers, conquering the top of Mount Hua represents one of the most important steps towards immortality.

The ascent to Mount Hua is so complicated that, during the Cultural Revolution, the Red Guards who destroyed the Taoist temples, were only able to finish off those found in the lower part of the mountain. The Taoist temples that are near the top, remained intact.

Recommendations to visit Mount Hua

Without a doubt , conquering the top of Mount Hua must be one of the most incredible and purifying experiences that can exist. However, it is good to take all the necessary precautions before taking on such a gigantic challenge.

Get ready

If you want to climb Mount Hua, it is best to prepare your body to withstand that experience. Train, run and start by climbing small mountains in your area and always with a teacher, in this way the journey will not be as strong.

Look for the best guide

An experienced guide will give you much more peace of mind throughout the journey. Only he will know all those little tricks that will make your journey a memorable and much safer experience.

Risks

You already know that the reward of climbing Mount Hua is enormous, but you must also be aware of the dangers that this walk brings. Let your friends and family know where you are going to be so they can quickly find out if something happens.

Enjoy it

If you have already decided and prepared for it, just enjoy the whole ride and the spectacular view. Would you like to know the impressive Mount Hua?