The sheer number of temples and religious constructions on and around the mountain demonstrate just how spiritually significant it is. With all of the myths, history and spirituality behind it, Mount Hua has truly lived up to its reputation as one of the Five Great Mountains of China.
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History. As early as the 2nd century BC, there was a Daoist temple known as the Shrine of the Western Peak located at its base. Daoists believed that in the mountain lives the god of the underworld. The temple at the foot of the mountain was often used for spirit mediums to contact the god and his underlings.
This terrifying route is famous for being the most dangerous hike in the entire world, and though no official statistics are kept, it's rumoured that around 100 people have plummeted to their deaths on the walk. Damn, now that really is a long way to fall. Now, it's not all doom and gloom.
The Plank Walk is only about 130 meters long, consisting of three sections. The upper section is from South Heavenly Gate to Chaoyuan Cave, where you buy and get the safety rope. This section is about 20m long and 70cm wide with iron guardrails.
The total trekking time is 3-5 hours. If you start the journey in the morning, you can comfortably return by sunset. Mt Huashan hike costs about 30 USD, depending on the month of the year. Best time to take this hike is from April to October, when the weather is quite pleasant.
The Triple Crown consists of the Big Three National Scenic Trails: The Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide Trail. Completing the Triple Crown requires about 7,900 miles of hiking through 22 US States.