That’s a long way down in Shaanxi

 

 

If you’re an adventurous tourist with a very good head for heights and preferably a small pair of feet, come say ‘ni hao’ to the Chang Kong Cliff Road in China’s Shaanxi Province. It’s thousands of feet up Mt. Huashan and is popular among hikers of a steely disposition.

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Glacial falls

 

 

“The ground water seeps out of the rock and freezes into icicles, and hopefully, the waterfall will be frozen.” – Carol Fassig

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Steep learning curve for bears

 

 

A brown bear and its cub try to negotiate a steep icy cliff. The little guy/gal made it in the end.

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All-hoof drive

 

 

This deer marooned in a quarry turned out to have climbing skills that would shock a Sherpa.

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