{"id":584,"date":"2017-03-08T07:44:56","date_gmt":"2017-03-07T23:44:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/2017\/03\/08\/to-hike-the-most-dangerous-hike-on-earth-in-china\/"},"modified":"2017-03-08T07:44:56","modified_gmt":"2017-03-07T23:44:56","slug":"to-hike-the-most-dangerous-hike-on-earth-in-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/to-hike-the-most-dangerous-hike-on-earth-in-china\/","title":{"rendered":"To Hike The Most Dangerous Hike On Earth In China"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>I Hiked the Most Dangerous Hike in the World\u2026\u2026 and it wasn\u2019t so bad.  Huashan is located in the Shaanxi Province and 120 km east of the province\u2019s capital, Xi\u2019an. Given it\u2019s the biggest city, most will find themselves using Xi\u2019an as a base to travel in an<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Hiked the Most Dangerous Hike in the World\u2026\u2026 and it wasn\u2019t so bad.&nbsp; Huashan is located in the Shaanxi Province and 120 km east of the province\u2019s capital, Xi\u2019an. Given it\u2019s the biggest city, most will find themselves using Xi\u2019an as a base to travel in and out from.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Visit Our China.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FrAcTrcp8-h3Rzy44_7lIXKDyAIT?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"412.3\" width=\"589\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/to-hike-the-most-dangerous-hike-on-earth-in-china\/#Hua_Shan_%E5%8D%8E%E5%B1%B1_peaks_at_21549_meters_7070_ft_and_is_one_of_the_Five_Great_Mountains_%E4%BA%94%E5%B2%B3_Photo_Visit_Our_China\" title=\"Hua Shan (\u534e\u5c71) peaks at 2,154.9 meters (7,070 ft) and is one of the Five Great Mountains (\u4e94\u5cb3).&nbsp; Photo: Visit Our China\">Hua Shan (\u534e\u5c71) peaks at 2,154.9 meters (7,070 ft) and is one of the Five Great Mountains (\u4e94\u5cb3).&nbsp; Photo: Visit Our China<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/to-hike-the-most-dangerous-hike-on-earth-in-china\/#GETTING_THERE\" title=\"GETTING THERE\">GETTING THERE<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/to-hike-the-most-dangerous-hike-on-earth-in-china\/#_If_youre_a_foreigner_youll_need_to_show_your_passport_to_the_ticketing_office_each_time_you_purchase_and_pick_up_tickets\" title=\"&nbsp;If you\u2019re a foreigner, you\u2019ll need to show your passport to the ticketing office each time you purchase and pick up tickets.\">&nbsp;If you\u2019re a foreigner, you\u2019ll need to show your passport to the ticketing office each time you purchase and pick up tickets.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/to-hike-the-most-dangerous-hike-on-earth-in-china\/#THE_HIKE\" title=\"THE HIKE\">THE HIKE<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/to-hike-the-most-dangerous-hike-on-earth-in-china\/#Photo_nextsharkcom\" title=\"Photo: nextshark.com\">Photo: nextshark.com<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/to-hike-the-most-dangerous-hike-on-earth-in-china\/#The_majority_of_Huashan_is_a_series_of_tiny_steps_carved_into_the_side_of_a_mountain_Photo_nextsharkcom\" title=\"The majority of Huashan is a series of tiny steps carved into the side of a mountain. Photo: nextshark.com\">The majority of Huashan is a series of tiny steps carved into the side of a mountain. Photo: nextshark.com<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/to-hike-the-most-dangerous-hike-on-earth-in-china\/#THE_PLANK_WALK\" title=\"THE PLANK WALK\">THE PLANK WALK<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/to-hike-the-most-dangerous-hike-on-earth-in-china\/#Photo_nextshark\" title=\"Photo: nextshark\">Photo: nextshark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/to-hike-the-most-dangerous-hike-on-earth-in-china\/#Photo_borepanda\" title=\"Photo: borepanda\">Photo: borepanda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/to-hike-the-most-dangerous-hike-on-earth-in-china\/#Photo_nextshark-2\" title=\"Photo: nextshark\">Photo: nextshark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/to-hike-the-most-dangerous-hike-on-earth-in-china\/#Photo_nextshark-3\" title=\"Photo: nextshark\">Photo: nextshark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/to-hike-the-most-dangerous-hike-on-earth-in-china\/#Photo_nextshark-4\" title=\"Photo: nextshark\">Photo: nextshark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/to-hike-the-most-dangerous-hike-on-earth-in-china\/#Photo_nextshark-5\" title=\"Photo: nextshark\">Photo: nextshark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/to-hike-the-most-dangerous-hike-on-earth-in-china\/#Photo_nextshark-6\" title=\"Photo: nextshark\">Photo: nextshark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/to-hike-the-most-dangerous-hike-on-earth-in-china\/#Photo_nextshark-7\" title=\"Photo: nextshark\">Photo: nextshark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/to-hike-the-most-dangerous-hike-on-earth-in-china\/#Photo_nextshark-8\" title=\"Photo: nextshark\">Photo: nextshark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/to-hike-the-most-dangerous-hike-on-earth-in-china\/#Photo_nextshark-9\" title=\"Photo: nextshark\">Photo: nextshark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/to-hike-the-most-dangerous-hike-on-earth-in-china\/#Photo_Boredpanda\" title=\"Photo: Boredpanda\">Photo: Boredpanda<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hua_Shan_%E5%8D%8E%E5%B1%B1_peaks_at_21549_meters_7070_ft_and_is_one_of_the_Five_Great_Mountains_%E4%BA%94%E5%B2%B3_Photo_Visit_Our_China\"><\/span>Hua Shan (\u534e\u5c71) peaks at 2,154.9 meters (7,070 ft) and is one of the Five Great Mountains (\u4e94\u5cb3).&nbsp; Photo: Visit Our China<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GETTING_THERE\"><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\">GETTING THERE<\/span><strong><br \/><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>From Xi\u2019an you can jump on a subway to Xi\u2019an North Railway Station (\u897f\u5b89\u5317\u7ad9) for 4 yuan followed by grabbing a train to Huashan North Railway Station (\u534e\u5c71\u5317\u7ad9). There are multiple trains that go between Xi\u2019an and Huashan throughout the day \u2014 I\u2019d recommend hopping on a high-speed G train, which costs 54.5 yuan each way. The high speed trains takes 30-40 minutes to travel while slower trains and buses could take up to 2 hours to get to the hiking area.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"nextshark2.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FgzHP0LODQ9RrFF1DUofGDYr4CJH?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"375\" width=\"589\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_If_youre_a_foreigner_youll_need_to_show_your_passport_to_the_ticketing_office_each_time_you_purchase_and_pick_up_tickets\"><\/span>&nbsp;If you\u2019re a foreigner, you\u2019ll need to show your passport to the ticketing office each time you purchase and pick up tickets.<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p>Once I arrived at Huashan North Railway Station The taxi drivers will do their best to convince you that they\u2019re the only ones who can take you to the trailhead. However, at the end of the parking lot there\u2019s a yellow bus, also known as Bus No. 1, which will take you directly to Huashan\u2019s visitor center at no cost.<\/p>\n<p>Entrance into Huashan is 180 yuan&nbsp;or 90 yuan with a valid student ID card. From there you have the option of booking a cable car to one of the peaks or taking the free green bus to the trailhead. <\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"THE_HIKE\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\">THE HIKE<\/span><br \/><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>Hiking up to Huashan\u2019s multiple peaks is a treat for the eyes. The mountains and greenery humble you with their size and majesty. Ascending the many, many stairs feels like walking into an iconic Chinese watercolor painting.<\/p>\n<p>The never-ending layers of mountains and rich history are what I enjoy the most on this hike. Everything is absolutely picturesque and the road up reminds you of all the other people who gathered for the same pilgrimage up. Red prayer ribbons and love locks are never too far away. In a way, it\u2019s comforting knowing that you\u2019re taking part in something that has been cherished for generations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"qq.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fk0m81LicdyIjIqYN9E0vcx_AcRQ?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"QQ\u622a\u56fe20170803123240.png\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FtM-jBCEX2GjTWsGih8MVSDTAra1?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"354\" width=\"594\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_nextsharkcom\"><\/span>Photo: nextshark.com<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"121.png\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FkLmTDYFclmPkeHkjjS_8W6QuCmZ?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"339\" width=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"122.png\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FrlDcQVJa3mLVBJ_4170oPMcTkWC?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"343\" width=\"596\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_majority_of_Huashan_is_a_series_of_tiny_steps_carved_into_the_side_of_a_mountain_Photo_nextsharkcom\"><\/span>The majority of Huashan is a series of tiny steps carved into the side of a mountain. Photo: nextshark.com<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"THE_PLANK_WALK\"><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\"><strong>THE PLANK WALK<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>I have an unusual affinity for heights. Looking down and seeing the world thousands of meters below me injects me with a dose of pure euphoria. The plank walk was right in my alley of things that I\u2019d do in a heartbeat.<\/p>\n<p>This is the part where the hike is supposed to be dangerous, and it does get dangerous, but not for reasons that you\u2019d expect. The plank walk consists of wood beams that are less than a meter wide and are supported by metal rods jammed into the mountain side.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"nextshark9.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FgQNdt_7PDPJHM_Tn9ioN9R3WOwW?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_nextshark\"><\/span>Photo: nextshark<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"borepanda1.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fipel8yBle9BEPjxacvAtgvv0Dt0?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"660\" width=\"880\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_borepanda\"><\/span>Photo: borepanda<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"fgdfgdfg.png\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FgU6RkNXSCqHB2BQqTIy4ZpRhlU8?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"442\" width=\"995\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_nextshark-2\"><\/span>Photo: nextshark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p>Hikers are to walk along the series of planks around the side of the mountain and ascend ladders to a viewing area. When you\u2019re done, you return via the same route. For the most part, the wooden sidewalk felt sturdy and if it were just a handful of people and myself with traditional climbing harnesses, I\u2019d give my trust to the mountain.<\/p>\n<p>This was not the case of course. After you pay the admission fee, a chest harness is thrown over you with a pair of locking carabiners. Each carabiner has a fabric cord attached to it with a cow hitch knot (the same knot you\u2019d use to attach charms to a cell phone) and has another carabiner attached to the opposite end in the same fashion. In this position I\u2019d feel a lot safer with a figure-8 knot tying me to the safety line.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_nextshark-3\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"fggfgr.png\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FvADvh_VFVg4S9fjmD86KV5gdtHE?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"353\" width=\"601\" title=\"\">Photo: nextshark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"1.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FkaUjGBL9aCMG4lLavOP-eCPJDS7?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"956\" width=\"640\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Photo: borepanda<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>Like sheep, you\u2019re herded into another queue to proceed down the first makeshift ladder. No instruction nor safety brief is provided (neither in Mandarin nor English.) Despite the lack of safety instructions, the operators of the plank walk are more than happy to help you photograph and remember the experience for a few yuan. They have a photographer and laser jet printer waiting for you at end of the first ladder.<\/p>\n<p>My biggest worry with the plank walk is the fact that the route tends to be crammed with ill-prepared hikers and is used for two-way traffic. This is a cause for concern because a crowded path traveling in both directions creates a higher likelihood for an accidental misstep.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"2.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FqTj4EzmPFBW30gUbDb41gJflOyW?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"345\" width=\"593\" title=\"\">Photo: nextshark<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"3.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FgmoovRbv_yTTR6r48CeG3VFLiSv?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"350\" width=\"592\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_nextshark-4\"><\/span>Photo: nextshark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>TIPS &#8211; HOW TO NOT DIE ON HUASHAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><strong>Wear Good Shoes<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>IIt takes at least a day for the average hiker to climb up and down Huashan. You\u2019ll be on your feet the entire day and they will take a pounding from walking on the rock trail and stairs. And if not to give your feet protection and support for the trail, at least wear shoes that cover your feet to protect yourself from being stomped on by the crowds<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"4.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FtQMnjbCuuBS2HjDpztltfKHZKKw?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"427\" width=\"640\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_nextshark-5\"><\/span>Photo: nextshark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Move Your Safety Clips One At A Time<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Following the side of the rockwall of the plank wall is a thick chain and a pair of cables. Hikers are meant to use the chain for assistance with their hand and the cables are meant for safety lines to clip into. Each hiker has a pair of carabiners which should be moved from cable to cable one at a time. There were times during my hike when I saw fellow hikers with both carabiners unclipped from the wall. <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"5.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FsIOmw1IvJk2bGu9UWpaTAk5QfiX?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"352\" width=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_nextshark-6\"><\/span>Photo: nextshark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Climb Down The Ladders Facing The Mountain<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>A number of hikers would climb down the ladders on the plank face facing away from the mountain. Although being able to see what\u2019s ahead of you and where to put your feet next may give a sense of security, it\u2019s better to face the rock wall as you descend. In this manner, you\u2019ll still be able to look down to see what\u2019s next, and in the event that you slip, your arms will be able to grab a metal rung or rock to catch yourself.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"6.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fv5ERuBg2nA0PQXgj9E2dmYs-7D9?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"427\" width=\"640\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_nextshark-7\"><\/span>Photo: nextshark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Check Conditions Beforehand And Pack Accordingly<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Huashan\u2019s trails are very exposed and will leave you vulnerable to the sun and\/or wind. Check the weather conditions before embarking on this trek and pack accordingly. Eg: sunblock, sun glasses, hat and Jacket etc.)&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p>In the event that you didn\u2019t account for the changing conditions, be sure to bring cash. There are plenty of stops through the mountain that sell water, meals, and even rain parkas. <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"7.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FrGbg5vIhY8SvNkXNJ5HYmsPmMS1?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"427\" width=\"640\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_nextshark-8\"><\/span>Photo: nextshark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Go Early Or Late In The Afternoon For The Plank Walk<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>For those daring enough to try the plank walk, I\u2019d recommend starting the hike up to Huashan early in the day or plan to stay overnight in one of the hotel\u2019s located in the central peak area.&nbsp; My assumption is that less people are likely to do the walk during the late afternoon because they\u2019d like to catch the last cable car to get down the mountain. The same goes with starting the hike very early during the day. When there\u2019s less people on the planks, there should be less of a chance for an unfortunate accident. Avoiding the crowds would also mean you\u2019d be able to take your time to enjoy the view from the planks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"8.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fvmh7BWZPBDt_7t31hBpAhAur4rX?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"427\" width=\"640\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_nextshark-9\"><\/span>Photo: nextshark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"9.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FnKxxffMB7_LfQLNJVeoJu9JllfG?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"956\" width=\"640\" title=\"\"> <\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_Boredpanda\"><\/span>Photo: Boredpanda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"GIC QR.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FlXXlKXBxtykYAuKbjvAxKMwIbVH?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"543.2937181663837\" width=\"500\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"I Hiked the Most Dangerous Hike in the World\u2026\u2026 and it wasn\u2019t so bad. 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