walking on is referred to as "the most dangerous trail

in the world," I don't think you'd be too surprised.

They all hugging a side a mountain,

about 5,000 feet in the air, hiking on a two-way path.

And believe it or not, some are doing this just

to go and get a cup of tea.

VIVIAN LEE: Hi, my name is Vivian Lee.

I'm a keen scuba diver and amateur photographer,

who works in the finance industry.

This photo was taken at Hua Shan,

in the Shaanxi province of China, in the autumn of 2012.

That's Mount Hua Shan, one of China's five

sacred mountains.

It's home to ancient legends and structures,

and of course many traditions, both new and old.

It is a place where people once came to worship and seek

immortality, and where others were taken

to be sacrificed to the gods.

But today, it is a place for tourists and locals

to enjoy a reflective hike, with some even leaving a prayer

in the form of a gold lock.

It is a place to express both your spiritual

and adventurous side, albeit a dangerous one.

VIVIAN LEE: The most unique part of this mountain hike

was the cliff side plank walk.

For 40 RMB, we were given a chest harness, two carabiners,

and with minimal instructions, off we went.

The most daunting part of the initial descent

was down a narrow ladder of iron rods.

With two-way traffic, there were times

when two people could be standing on the same rod,

at the same time.

At the bottom of this makeshift ladder is a two foot

wide plank, to traverse across.

And a metal chain, on the wall for you

to clip your carabiners in an alcove,

as you make your way across.

An estimated 100 people

die every year on Mount Hua Shan.

But for some, the risk is worth it.

And their award, one of the best cups of tea in China.

But for others, it's a satisfaction

of conquering the most dangerous path in the world.

VIVIAN LEE: I wanted to capture the emotions

of these daring hikers.

And at the same time, find out for myself, what compels

them to take such risks.

What was at the end of this plank walk?

When we reached the end, all we found

was a small Taoist shrine.

But I thought it was the sheer adrenaline of being

in the clouds , that attract people like myself here.

The tea houses dotted around the mountain

used to be Taoist temples, which has now been converted

to allow hikers to take tea breaks or camp

overnight during their visit.

We also enjoyed a pot of freshly brewed Chinese tea when we

finally reached the south peak.

This is not for the faint hearted, or those with vertigo,

but it's definitely worth a challenge.

Want to see even more amazing destinations in China,

watch this episode next to find out where

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This image is about the rice fields

in Yuangyang, the biggest one in China.

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