Most DANGEROUS Hike in the World? Huashan Plank Walk
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- čas přidán 16. 08. 2019
- Even though we were short on time, we were determined to do the Huashan Plank Walk. Busses, cable cars, long steep hikes and an impossibly slow line stood between us and the hike but somehow we still made it to our train in time! Hope you have fun joining us as we do one of the deadliest hikes in the world.
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My stomach turns around just from watching this from the safe comfort of my house. I can not understand how you could just do this and be so relaxed, incredible. People are just wired differently. I wish I had the stomach to be able to do that.
Same here
Safety harness. If you slip and fall, you'll be caught by the harness around your chest. You'll then either scramble back up or someone will come and pull you back to the path.
she's on a terrifying hike on a cliff side and she's more anxious about missing a train...unbelievable.
Rock climbers man...
Missing a train in China is kind of bad because there are sooooo much people that you have to wait often 3 hours to get a new one. When you are on a trip everything is timed. But this country is soooo majestuous
@@mrnono5034 I missed a train from Qingdao to the interior because they ran out of tickets for 4 hours so I know the feeling haha. I hate heights though and would be considerably more concerned about falling.
@@404Dannyboy I was un Xi'An with my family. Had to marry in Changzhi the day after. So we had a train from Xi An to Taiyuan then plane to Taiyuan to Changzhi.
We did not have cash to pay the taxi so he did not let us in. We missed our train so we had to take another one 4 hours after.
Her parents took us from car in Taiyuan directly. That was so heartwarming.
White chicks man
I'm chinese, This mountain is definitely the most dangerous mountain open for tourist in china, it just like lots of Rock of Gibraltar combined together with countless steep cliffs.Most of the handrails and stairs are constructed recently in this century for concern about safety, my high school teacher told me when he climbed in 1980s there was little safe measures, tourists literally climb with foot and hand on the rock with no handrail on both sides.This mountain is a shrine for taosim believer, Taoism tradition believe that god resides in some unreachable mountain like there
God must have a great sense of humour.
is that the reason that Atheism is growing world-wide...if it's that life threatening to reach "God"...stop believing 🤣
Inside the mountain.
@@kamto688 I just finished watching your video about hiking in Tiger Leaping Gorge. A few minutes ago, I also saw your comment under someone else's video. It's really interesting.
Thank you for enlightening us about the mountain.
I was there couple years ago, and the “hotel” up there was so expensive that I decided to sleep on a big rock, in the morning when I woke up, I realized that rock is part of the cliff, couldn’t even see the bottom of it. In the night, you could see the Milky Way up there and constant shooting stars passing by, it was breathtaking, during the summer, it’s unbearably hot on the ground, but it was actually freaking cold up there in the night
While hope you can upload some pics
Since you are commenting here, I assume you have fallen off the cliff.
I had the same experience 20 years ago! Absolutely amazing!
LOL
Did the Milky Way iluminate you the long lost Huashan sword stances? You might sleep on the rock where the Grandmasters of Huashan used to cultivate their Huashan sword stances (kungfu). Huashan sword stances can make you fly, the plank just part of the training. Imagine, you need to go by it everyday to your training place, you can fly eventually. Legend.
I'm glad to see and experience this walk on video because there is NO WAY you would get me to actually walk on those planks. I watched with my knees trembling and my hands sweating. At one stage I realised I had stopped breathing. how people can put themselves through things like that is beyond me. Having said that, I say thank you to the young lady for having the courage to film the walk so that I could at least have the thrill without the danger.
Same. I could never do that but the view is mesmerising and I wish I could see it like that. However it makes me very nervous just watching ....so videos will have to do it for me
It's the Taoism monks did the plank pass a thousand years ago
millions of people walk ferratas in europe every year. Planks lol.
I do not flirt with death 💀
Why why why why why why why why why why why ❤
China is absolutely a country with amazing sceneries.
@@baby8023able i just don't care...
Too bad they dont respect their own land.
China is not an amazing country.
@@tehcod6157 well that is your opinion. not mine.
China have the world most world heritege recognized by UNESCO,both culture and nature.
The plank walk doesn't look so bad with the harness and double retention. What looks bad is the exhausting hike up there followed by the long wait in the cold at altitude. The combo of tiredness, dehydration and lowered core temp could make someone mentally fuzzy whilst on the plank walk, leading to tragedy. Great work showing the pathway to the attraction and great work getting to your train on time.
Her on a cliff “I’m fine!”
Me watching the video in my bed “I’m not!!”
you guys are so lucky to visit huashan in the perfect weather!!! so beautiful
Which time did they go at ? I’m planing to go next month ( august ) . Do you think it’s a good idea ?
@@ananyamanoj5714 I think the key is to go when there are clouds and mist. It will make the mountain look very fairyism. If it were a clear blue sky, it would be too monotonous and plain.
@@ananyamanoj5714 August is the local rainy season, and there should be a great chance of encountering clouds and mist
@@user-vg7mo6kc9c Thankyou
MY GOD! 😮 I can’t believe you did that!
Beautiful!!! When I went to Huashan, about 20 years ago, there was no safety rope at all. Every year, several people fall off the cliff... While a lot people still like to go to Huashan, it's worthy.
The background music is so perfect. It's complementary vs distracting. Great job
11:24 My hats to human who build this things.
Just a normal day printing some papers at the edge of a cliff..
shaka loo lmao
while making $$ selling photos
That's how my dad photocopy his study materials for his exam during his time.
9:36 laughing my ass off
太美了，简直难以置信的景色，以前看书别人说华山宛如仙境，现在相信了。有空的话我一定也要去一次。欢迎来中国玩，祝你玩得开心。
google translation：
It's so beautiful, it's an incredible scenery. In the past, others read that Huashan is like a fairyland, and now I believe it. I will definitely go there once I have time. Welcome to China and have fun.
Claire's mood is phenomenal, considering the circunstances and danger. Keep smiling, please! That helps me to ignore the vertigo that overcomes me at the sheer dreamy thought of being in a place like this! I'd rather swim in a remote arm of the amazon river with all it's eventual dangers! Big hug!
the most amazing thing is the builder , can't imagine how they build this bridge along the cliff
ancient Chinese built it in Ming dynasty which is about 600 years ago.........
@@weixydn4780 10 times amazing now ...
@@weixydn4780 It was built in Yuan Dynasty 700 years ago.
@@weixydn4780 They knew how to build back then as did the Egyptians and Mayans, etc.
It was built by the ancient scholars on the huashan mountain. For them, walking on such a dangerous road is just like walking on an ordinary road. It is a kind of training for the mind, namely the normal mind. In addition, mount huashan has been a gathering place for practitioners since ancient times.
This is the part of the game where we usually die 10 times before getting to the checkpoint.
Why isnt this comment viral?
@@monsieurtais-toi7717 Gamers
Great video, brought back many memories when we went two plus years ago! We also waited over two hours before making it to the plank walk. The “no striding” actually means no climbing over the chain. One person in our group somehow dropped one shoe down the side of the mountain, better tie your shoe laces on tight! Oh and I think they may have started the fingerprint requirement after someone committed suicide by jumping off the plank walk a few years back. I assume it became a requirement because it’s an extra way to identify someone in case that were to ever happen again. Keep up the good work and thanks for bringing us along your adventures
She holding her camera makes me more and more anxious 😮😮😧😧😦😦
I feel dizzy just by watching the vid. Amazing hike.
I would love to see a documentary "The Making of..." all the efforts and construction that made this hike possible, laying of cables, chiseling the rock etc.
Huashan plank walk was built 700 years ago.
They didnt have cameras, only scrolls and quills
I really love this type of video because you don't put yourself in the foreground but simply let us accompany you on your journey. I've been to China but never got the chance to visit this spectacular mountain. Very interesting, thanks.
Bravo Claire, your enthusiasm is contagious.
chinese dude has a mini office on the side of the cliff. lmao whaaaat
Cause some people aim to suicide there and officers need to take fingerprints to identify those people😅
@@frankgao9516 what are you talking about. They just shoot pictures and print it out for you...it's charged of course
hahahahh Thats my dude right there
@@frankgao9516 说的大概是9:38那个，那个是拍纪念照的
@@dfwwlin1201 I'm sure they've been doing it for quite some time and are well prepared.
Hey Claire! I must tell you those strings in the music, the videos and your experiences are in fact therapeutic! Sheer bliss I must say. Your music and the picturesque scenes elevate me. I do not have adequate words to describe my happiness and my regards to you. Thank you!
Symptom of depression
9:37 best office in the world.
I think he can be excused if he takes his toilet breaks in nature.
@@ycgoh9215 No the food delivery guy can send him a bucket when needed. :-P
What if it rains? The printer isn't waterproof right?
@@alexsolosm When it's raining, this area will be closed, too dangerous to go there in rainy day.
Utterly fantastic. I could do the cliff walk but I could never get up there. It's great that people can travel to really outstanding destinations in China nowadays
The most beautiful mountain I've ever seen ❤️❤️❤️
Not just the mountain, but your whole journey getting to and from the different points was an adventure! Thank you for sharing:)
thanks Claire for the great post, it is my hometown and i am so happy to see your effort to make more and more people know about it. i have been to the plank like 30 years ago, at the time, there were no harness or any sort of protection at all, less people, less tourist oriented, but the scene is just beautiful. your video remind me of my memory, thank you
No harnesses?😨
yes, it's true, many years ago, just hold the cable by your hands @@spetteruti
Thanks Claire! Your video records the most beautiful Huashan!!!!
"No watching while walking"
Clarie: vlogging while walking lmao
Beautiful video Claire. Thank you.
What a trip! I was exhausted from climbing Huashan alone.
Dangerous to walk, imaging the people who built the path...
it was built 700 yrs before…
@Adiel Alfonso I imagine they just kept chipping away to make foot path then use the hammer to poke big holes for the planks at the same time extending the safety chain line. You also need balls of steel.
Thanks for sharing! Enjoyable. Best vlog of this genre. Something about your narration, choice of travel moments and editing allows the viewer to vicariously travel along side. Thankyou, again!
OMG! That looks dangerous. What the hell! I feel my feet are floating just watching this. 😱😱😱
Respect ✊🏾 too you!!! I will never do that in a million years or for a million dollars!!! I am afraid of heights! I am getting the chills by looks at this through the lens of my phone. Thank you for sharing and God bless!!!
Just been going through this series, brings back wonderful memories of when I went in 2019 before the world went crazy. thxs for that
Constant pee tickles the entire time that cliff was on screen. My fear of heights is alive and well, apparently.
The reason why they asked for the finger prints, is because someone used to commit suicide while walking on the plank walk. It took some effort to identify him.
LOL
Ya,it happend in last year, most of Chinese saw that moment of the guy jump down by the media, we were shaked!
这要是下去，摔得稀碎，真不好认
since 15july 2019 for french visitor to china, we cannot travel until chinese embassy take our fingerprint, i think its quite same with all other countries, so its a bit redundant isnt it?
@@eriklerougeuh5772 That suicided man was a Chinese not a foreigner, and there are many Chinese people still haven't been taken their fingerprint by goverment.
PS:Welcome to China, hope you have a nice trip.
I had chills watching this
OMG, I have to admit that I stopped to breathe while you walked that planks. Unbelievable. And I can't even imagine how they've built that walk...
Many thank yous for making this video. Something I might never do I was able to experience because of you. Thank you.
Love and enjoy watching your clips !! ❤️
Looks like heaven.
The scenery is amazing when the cloud is moving constantly. I did walking the plank in 2015 when I was 55! 😅😅😅👍👍👍
I think your parents are so proud of you, your adventures, and your video works👍🌹
freaking pretty scenery !!
Whao! Whao!! Certainly not for the faint-hearted! Can't find another place like this in the whole world.
That was an incredible view...thanks so much for sharing that with us...my hands were actually sweating just watching !!
Wow I think I went up there when I was a kid. Can’t remember the beauty of it now. Glad you enjoyed your trip there Claire. Stay safe!
Don't know why I started laughing as soon as I saw that printer placed on the side of the mountain at that height!
全世界只有中国人会干这事，东方尤太人不是瞎说的，无与论比的商业能力！
Same...
@@mikej7648 完全認同。
Chinese🤓
It is sooo beautiful! Love it. You guys are amazing.
Ow, what a beautiful and cut cat. It's melting my heart seeing you petting it.
That was amazing climbing the mountains and walking on the edge of the the hill the view was Fantastic thanks Claire
Now I have to go back to China, the Blank Walk was closed due to weather but I'm so glad you got to experience it. Thanks for sharing :)
--Cheers
The laminator/printer made me laugh out loud when it came up.
I love your videos Claire, so authentic and so well shot and edited.......you have a fan here. Looking forward to your future adventures (and kudos to Justin) :)
As Chinese working in Japan, this video really letting me want to travel my country😂
I must go Mount Hua in some days!
that was a great adventure.
Like heaven up there!
thanks for sharing this beautiful well documented experience ! Really love the part where you had no fear ! I cant even imagien the adrenaline rush you feel !
I'm shaking..IT SO SCARING!!
3:26 just amazing!
This is the most terrifying video I have ever watched.
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Incredible nature. Thanks for the ride!
Claire I am so happy you made it on time!!
Thanks for sharing! I didn't know this place is so tough and great!
this is my hometown. I miss everything there : (
Awesome location im jealous you even got to see a place like that in real life
@@eduardochavacano haha, this is Mount Hua in Shaanxi Province. I guess you want to say Mount Huang in Anhui, right? XD I was wrong also hahaha. My hometown is Anhui, and I know the place you mentioned, Dangshan, where the pears are very popular. And really happy to see you like my hometown, the north and south parts of Anhui have totally diff geographical features. I recommend you to travle to the south part next time XD, its beatifual mountainous area! Huangshan is there !! : )
Zenbeach Traveler Dangshan belongs to Suzhou Anhui （宿州）. There is another city called Suzhou (苏州) but it is in Jiangsu prov. Happy to see you like cities in my home province XD welcome back to travel again hahaha
FATAL i have been there for four years during my university but i haven't been this mountain. and my hometown is shandong i also haven't been mountain tai. i think many beijing people haven't been great wall and forbidden city
I get the shiver watching you walk along the planks. I am scare of height
BEST Mt Huashan Plank Video ever!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks
Welcome to my hometown, and enjoy your trip.
Amazing & Fun Trip especially when you were " stepping " on the vertical cliff wall ..... ! Heart beating & legs shaking scary moment ! ！
Thank you for sharing this with us!
Thank you for sharing! You are quite daring!
Totally hectic. I would never do it myself.
Great video, the scenery was breath taking! So what I learned from this video before attempting these excursions, was that it's best to be in top shape, bring layered clothing, give yourself at least 24 to 48 hours in between these excursions before a flight to catch breath, relax and enjoy. I would like to add a couple of tips, especially in China. I found that traveling about a week before huge holidays like National Day or Chinese New Year Festival is perfect if you want to avoid people and, like Claire mentioned, travel early. I personally like to arrive first thing in the morning even if it's just before they open the parks. I value my sanity and peace. Also, you can actually take lots of pictures of scenery before people start arriving. And of course, travel as light as possible!
This trip can be combined with a visit to the Terracotta Armies of the Qinshihuagndi just outside Xi'an.
The adventurous side of me would love to try that but my brain says no.
Yong Zhou it's built by lives
@@user-qc1mh4me8h Like Egypt's pyramids or the Great Wall.
Listen to the brain :)
Listens to brain!
If I know anything about China, the "harness" or even the cable that the harness tie to are probably not up to standard!
That was just INCREDIBLE. THANK YOU SO MUCH
What an epic hike!! That must have been an amazing experience. It is interesting how nervous you were on the "ladders" but you were fearless on the planks. Definitely allowed you to really enjoy the moment and incredible view!
so lucky to see the mountain in fog, what a nice traveling.
That little shrine or temple upon the last peak looks so inviting. I could see myself living the remainder of my life beneath its tiled roof with the feeling of utter bliss.
You are amazing. Love your big smiles.
my both hands has sweated when i watch this...
Timeaxis lol same here！！
me too!
Been there before. It’s actually not that bad, but be careful about taking selfie, at least 10 cell phones felt into the valley during that day.
Timeaxis lol My hole body is sweated
The whole time I'm going Nope.... NOPE! NONONONONO!!!! Torture!
i was there last Tuesday ,so lucky had a sunny day,very beautiful
I've been there 3 times, full of memories. Glad you share it.
Funny, easy, honest, I really enjoyed your adventure, which you told in such an convincing way.
Well done Claire and Justin, what a great channel you have!
Brings back great memories. Visited Xi'an and walked the planks back in March 07, Miss those times with friends.
You made climbing HUASHAN, one of the most nerve-wracking advanture like an extra stop at the grocery store out of your busy daily commute😂
So beautiful yet dangerous !!..
Whoa!! How cool!! Claire (and Justin) thanks for doing that hike. I don't know if I could do it, but maybe one day I'll try!! Thanks!!
Claire, your zest for life is absolutely adorable. Keep doing what you’re doing and spread the joy.
This is much safer than I did many years ago, and I didn't have a safety rope at all. thanks for sharing.
wow..........this is so amazing
Video thumbnail: Person on a plank, high above the ground
Channel name: Claire trips
Uh oh...
mx2000 omg, lol
Gorgeous!! I was on the plank during heavy mist. =.="
surely will go again!!
terrifying! I was already scared at the start where these wet, small, high and unregular stairs made out of stone without any safety were climbed but this walk right next to the cliff?? I'd probably pass out. uh uh not for me- We got some very brave people in this video
Good job Clair that was awesome
Never seen so much nope in my life...much admiration for those that can do this!
Wow, it is like you could step out and walk on the clouds up there