The Huangshan mountain range, located in China's Yellow Mountains, is crossed by a pedestrian road, one of the sections of which passes over a bridge called the "Bridge of the Immortals" by the locals. If you ever wanted to test your fearlessness, then given place exactly for you. The bridge with such a formidable name is squeezed by two massive granite peaks, but the main test is the path, consisting only of flimsy boards and chains that you need to hold on to so as not to fall into the abyss.

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1. In the eastern part of China there is a mountain range China Huangshan, i.e. "Yellow Mountains", located near Shanghai.

2. The name (Yellow Mountains) was given in 747 by a Chinese poet.

3. This place gained fame thanks to the granite rocks, completely covered with pine trees, and especially two interesting and funny routes for tourists

4. The first of them “Viaduct in the air” is the steepest and most dangerous road among even all the dangerous mountain roads in the world.

5. This route was built on a sheer cliff. From all sides, both above and below, it is surrounded by bare sheer cliffs. The route is iron chains hanging on a rock and a boardwalk about 30 cm wide, which is reinforced with a stone and wooden column.

Probably, by the name you have already guessed that our trip will be incredibly interesting and very unusual. Bridge of the Immortals on Mount Huangshan in China, what is this amazing name? Soon you will know everything!

You will get to the fabulous bridge of the immortals if you go to the Chinese province of Anhui.

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This bridge is rightfully considered the natural, cultural and world heritage of all mankind, and not just China. But, it is considered one of the longest.

After all, this place carries a huge history. But apart from that, it is amazing and unique in principle.

The Huangshan Immortal Bridge is also called the "Fairytale Bridge".

Why? And let's go and look at all the fabulous sides of this bridge.

Huanshan mountain range in China

Huangshan is a mountain range in eastern China. From time immemorial, pine rocks have been described and sung by artists and poets from all over the world.

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These mountains are also called the "Yellow Mountains" thanks to the poet Li Po, who gave them such a wonderful name.

The Chinese mountain range in Huangshan will be remembered for a lifetime if you meet sunrises here and see off sunsets. Believe me, the pictures that you will contemplate here on Mount Huangshan cannot be compared with anything else.

By the way, it was here that the magnificent film-masterpiece "Avatar" was filmed.

Remember these marvelous pillar-like rocks, overgrown with greenery? So, these are the rocks of the Huangshan mountain range in China.

In the distant past, about 100 million years ago, the movement of the soil began, which led to the formation of a mountain range.

Fairy Huangshan Bridge in China

Huangshan Immortal Bridge in China is really very popular among tourists.

It was built in 1987. How the bridge was built is also a mystery, like the mystery of the stone heads on Mount Nemrut-Dag.

It connects 2 short tunnels carved right into the rocks.

To get to it, you need to go through a long road along the winding steps hanging right over the abyss.

Surprisingly, not true. Its height above sea level is 1320 meters.

Although there are many such fabulous places on earth, the Huangshan Bridge is fraught with something magical and unusual.

Staying on the bridge of the immortals will give you incredible pleasure.

You will find yourself in a fabulous place where clouds will be a cover. Fresh cool air will cherish you in the morning.

And the view and beauty of Huangshan will simply surprise you and remain in your memory forever.

What a fabulous and marvelous place there is on earth. Travel and remember that there are a lot of beautiful places on earth. Every heavenly place is worthy of our attention. And we, at least sitting in a chair or at a table, just mentally try to visit all the interesting corners of the globe.

In China, "Bridges of the Immortals" refers to naturally formed arches. According to the teachings of the Tao, a person can achieve biological immortality if he tries. The natural arch represents the path to immortality laid in the sky. I present here a small list of such arches, supplementing it with a couple more amazing examples.

1. Taishan Mountain Immortal Bridge ( The Immortal Bridge, China, Shandong Province.

Mount Taishan, a cultural monument of international importance, one of the 5 sacred mountains of Taoism. Amazingly beautiful nature, 22 temples attract a lot of visitors.On the mountain there is a one-of-a-kind arch presented in the picture.

2. Fairy Bridge ( Xianren Bridge, Xianren Qiao, China, Guangxi Province.

The Fairy Bridge on the Bu Liu River is the largest natural arch in the world (90 meters long).

3. Xianzhu Immortal Bridge ( Jiangzhou Immortal Bridge, China, Guangxi Province.

According to Wikipedia, the Xianju arch is the tenth longest in the world (65 meters). The Chinese themselves, of course, consider it the second. I put it in third place because it is the last natural Chinese arch on the list.

4. Bridge of the Immortals on Mount Huanshan, China.

The Huanshan mountain range is included in the list of world, cultural and natural heritage of mankind. No wonder there were location shooting for the film "Avatar". But there are no natural arches.However, I put this bridge here, also called the Bridge of the Immortals, because I like it.

5. Extended Arch ( landscape arch), national park Arches, USA.

The next group on the list are American natural arches. There are a lot of them in America. I present some of the most beautiful and long ones.

Extended Arch (translation " Landscape Arch, probably somewhat free) is the second longest in the world (88 meters) and is located in national park"Arches" (Arches National Park). The park owes its name to its natural arches. There are 43 of them in it.

6. Bridge "Morning Dawn" ( Morning Glory Natural Bridge, USA.

Arch "Morning Dawn" (translation is again free), the fifth longest (74 m) is located in Negra Bill Canyon, Utah. Although it is quite close to the rock, a well-chosen angle turns it into a real bridge in the sky.

7. Rainbow Bridge on Lake Powell .

The Rainbow Bridge, according to Wikipedia, is the sixth longest arch (71 meters).

8. Sipapu Bridge in Natural Bridges National Park ( Natural Bridges National Monument, USA.

The name of the eighth longest natural bridge (69 meters) comes from the language of the Hopi Indians and means the bridge over which the ancestors descended. It is located in the park, which owes its name to 2 more natural bridges.

9. Aloba Arch, Chad .

The Aloba Arch is the fourth longest in the world (74 meters).

In China, naturally formed arches are called "Bridges of the Immortals".
The teaching of Tao says that a person can become immortal, you just need to try.
The arches laid in the sky represent the path to immortality.
1. The Immortal Bridge of Mount Taishan (The Immortal Bridge), China, Shandong Province.
Mount Taishan, a cultural monument of international importance, one of the 5 sacred mountains of Taoism. Amazingly beautiful nature, 22 temples attract a lot of visitors. On the mountain there is a one-of-a-kind arch presented in the picture.

2. Fairy Bridge (Xianren Bridge, Xianren Kyao), China, Guangxi Province.
The Fairy Bridge on the Bu Liu River is the largest natural arch in the world (90 meters long).

3. Bridge Immortal Hianzhu (Jiangzhou Immortal Bridge), China, Guangxi Province.
According to Wikipedia, the Xianju arch is the tenth longest in the world (65 meters). The Chinese themselves, of course, consider it the second. I put it in third place because it is the last natural Chinese arch on the list.

4. Bridge of the Immortals on Mount Huanshan, China
The Huanshan mountain range is included in the list of world, cultural and natural heritage of mankind. No wonder there were location shooting for the film "Avatar". But there are no natural arches. However, I put this bridge here, also called the Bridge of the Immortals, because I like it.

5. Extended Arch (Landscape Arch), National Park "Arches", USA.
The next group on the list are American natural arches. There are a lot of them in America. I present some of the most beautiful and long ones.
Extended Arch (translation "Landscape Arch", probably somewhat free) is the second longest in the world (88 meters) and is located in the Arches National Park. The park owes its name to its natural arches. There are 43 of them in it.

6. Morning Glory Natural Bridge, USA.
Arch "Morning Dawn" (translation is again free), the fifth longest (74 m) is located in Negra Bill Canyon, Utah. Although it is quite close to the rock, a well-chosen angle turns it into a real bridge in the sky.

7. Rainbow Bridge on Lake Powell
The Rainbow Bridge, according to Wikipedia, is the sixth longest arch (71 meters).

Mount Taishan has great cultural and historical significance and is one of the five sacred mountains of Taoism. Traditionally, the mountain was considered the home of Taoist saints and immortals. The mountain is located in the vicinity of the city of Tai'an. The highest peak at 1545m is called the Jade Emperor Peak. In China, Mount Taishan is associated with sunrise, birth, renewal. The temple on top of the mountain has been the goal of numerous pilgrims for 3000 years. Now you can climb the mountain by lift.

On the territory of the mountain there are 22 temples, 97 ruins, 819 stone plates, 1018 drawings and inscriptions on the rocks. On the mountain, 7200 steps were hollowed out and built up to the very top, there are 11 gates, 14 galleries, 14 stalls and 4 pavilions.

Temple of the Deity of Mount Tai (Dai Miao) - the largest and oldest complex on the mountain, it covers an area of ​​96 thousand m? The temple was built during the Qin Dynasty. From the time of the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD), the temple began to repeat the architecture of the imperial palace and the Temple of Confucius in Qufu). The temple has five main halls and many additional rooms. In the center is the Heavenly Blessing Palace (Tian Zhu), built in 1008 during the Northern Song. The Palace has preserved a mural "Journey of the Deity of Mount Tai" dating back to 1009. The mural covers the eastern, northern and western walls of the hall and is 3.3 m high and 62 m long. The plot of the image is the inspection of the Celestial deity of the mountain. The temple is surrounded by cypress trees planted during the Han Dynasty, about 2100 years ago.

Other important temples are the Blue Cloud Temple, dedicated to the Goddess of Mount Laom, and the Temple of the Sacred Rock, which has a Hall of a Thousand Buddhas.