China's latest tourist attraction at 1,500 meters

China's latest tourist attraction at 1,500 meters

China extends over an impressive 3.7 million square miles that need to be discovered. However, more and more young travelers from China prefer to explore their home country from a bird's eye view.

The Tianti - a spectacular attraction

The latest of the breathtaking attractions is the Tianti, which means "Heavenly Head". With a length of 168 meters (551 feet), it spans between two cliffs at a height of 1,524 meters (5,000 feet), according to Chinese state media.

location and special features

The attraction is located in the Zhangjiajie-Naturpark on Mount Qixing in the province of Hunan in southwestern China, an area that is known for its complex terrain and its diverse landscape forms.

This special via ferrata is created in Via Ferrata style. The system was built on the rock wall of the mountain and includes steel handrails, footrests, linen and cables that enable people to climb the steep rock walls.

viral videos and personal experiences

"The feet in this video are mine and the child is my son," said He Qian, whose video from Tanti on Douyin, the Chinese sister of Tikok, went viral. In her video she shows her feet on the ladder and then slowly swings to her nine -year -old son, who sits calmly on the ladder. The video received hundreds of likes.

"I wasn't nervous, my son was already," said He CNN. "But soon he was relaxed again."

popularity of the attraction

He Qian runs a bed and breakfast nearby, where it also helps guests book tickets for the new attraction. "Those who like to challenge themselves like to do that," she added. "I helped many to get tickets; everyone was anxious at the beginning."

The high -flying attraction in Zhangjiajie attracts an average of over 1,200 tourists every day, so the state media company cctv . It is now so popular that there was even a "human jam" in the air.

social media hype

The Zhangjiajie Ferrata has become a hot discussion topic on social media in China, with videos such as that of He Qian, show the breathtaking views of the Ferrata and the Head - and thus attract tens of thousands of likes and shares. "My hands are already welding when watching!", A commentator wrote under another viral post. "Even if I got 10 million, I wouldn't try it," commented another on Douyin.

costs and security measures

Yuan Xiaorui, Marketing Manager from Qixing Adventure, the operator of the attraction on Mount Qixing, said CNN that the three-hour Via-Ferrata experience costs 580 Yuan (approx. $ 80). "The entire process is accompanied by coaches," said Yuan. "The participants are also equipped with helmets, seat belts and upholstery bags (hiking backpacks)." He added that the entire area was regularly checked and "all the problems found are resolved promptly."

outdoor sport in China

In August 2024, the number of people who participated in outdoor sports in China, reported 400 million, reported CCTV .

other highly lying attractions in China are also successful, including a breathtaking 56-dollar-kaffe Clipping with a view of Taiwan and the worldwide " The unfavorable kiosk " Supply agency.