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Why are Chinese mountains scaled by steps? (instead of winding paths)
Question: Why are Chinese mountains mostly scaled by steps/stairs instead of winded paths?
Is there something traditional / practical / religious / spiritual about it that I fail to see?
When hiking ...
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What kind of clothing should I be wearing if I were to hike up Mount Hua in Xi'an during October
I'll be visiting Xi'an on the first week of October this year (2014) and I am planning to hike up Mount Hua. I've read that it's generally cool during October period. Would wearing a sweater be ...
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Where is this mountain with very striking bright colors?
This blog has an image from Zhangye, Province of Gansu, China.
This mountain is made of earths or stones in gradients of often bright colors, predominantly red but also yellows and blues.
However I ...
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Huashan Cliffside Path: Accessible for tourists?
Today I saw some very nice pictures of the Huashan Cliffside Path in China:
Now I'm asking myself if this path is accessible for tourists? This means, if I have mountaineering experience can I walk ...
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