China's White ''Stairway To Heaven''

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14 May 2024

A famous white stairway in China, also known as "stairway to heaven", has become a trendy tourist attraction in recent years

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It's built on the edge of a cliff in Fuxi Mountain in central China's Zhengzhou

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Also known as the ''Love ladder'', the stairway has no guardrails, giving it the illusion of being extremely dangerous

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It was constructed with the purpose of providing wonderful views of surrounding areas to visitors

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The stairway is made from white stone. A climb to the top can be quite challenging for people who have a fear of heights

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However, it's not as dangerous as it looks. It's a lot closer to the ground and there's a padded or netted area for anyone falling 

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The Fuxi Mountain stairs hold significant spiritual and cultural importance for the people of China

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There's also a widely-held belief that those who climb the stairs with the person they love can weather all the difficulties in their relationship

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Both adventure seekers and nature lovers visit the stairway and post pictures of it on social media

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However, despite the presence of a safety cushion beneath, many on social media called the climb ''anxiety-inducing'' and unsafe

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