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Virtual Tour Of Mountain Huashan, Shanxi Province
I’m all for a short hike. Fresh air and exercise makes you feel good. And the view from above is always interesting. In fact, one of my fondest memories was camping out in Colorado at “Lost Lake” just West of Boulder in the foothills of The Rockies. It was a steep trail in, but totally worth it once you rounded the last corner and saw the lake in between all the peaks. It was just like a painting or a post card of camping in the mountains. After carefully inspecting the pictures in this gallery, I’ll have to say I’m not sure what sort of view would be worth it.
It’s Mountain Huashan, Shanxi Province, China. It’s a very popular tourist spot. Part of me can’t see why at all, and the other part of me wants to go.
From TravelChinaGuide.com:
Mt. Huashan is one of the five sacred mountains of China and was called Mt. Taihuashan in ancient times for its five main peaks shaped much like a flower. Hua was historically the location of several influential Taoist monasteries, and was known as a center for the practice of traditional Chinese martial arts. Situated in Huayin County, Mt. Huashan is some 120 kilometers (about 75 miles) east of Xian City in Shaanxi Province. This mountain is celebrated for its majestic breath-taking crags, steep paths, beautiful scenery and it is said to be the most precipitous mountain in the world. Read more
Kelly Townsend