These are my photos from a couple of days spent trekking up Hua Shan mountain, an extremely holy place to many Chiense people. You would have thought that in such a remote, beautiful and cold place you would finally be able to escape the masses of Chinese people. You would be wrong. They built a cable car and off they pour in their thousands. Fortunately, for those who opt to do things the hard way (me!) the steep climbs were rewarded by some stunning views and an unforgettable sunset, largely free of Chinese tourists.
Some of my favourite signs up the mountain included:
NO STRIDING, NO TOSSING, NO WATCHING AND WALKING, and most importantly of all, NO JUMPING!
Padlocks and red ribbons engraved with symbolic words
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