Gaoqi Ling – China’s ‘Knife Edge Mountain’

There are many unique destinations in China that can be visited by travelers, from easily accessible tourist destinations to the most extreme ones.
Gaoqi Ling is a natural unusual wonder in Hunan Province, a mountain of perfectly smooth rock with an extremely narrow ridge that people love to traverse despite the apparent danger.

Danxia Park is popular for its unique landforms, particularly the colorful Rainbow Mountain or Gunung Pelangi, but it is home to other less-known but just as interesting natural formations, and Gaoqi Ling is one of them.
Originally a river basin, this natural wonder had its steep ridges shaped by the water washing over them and then smoothed out by rain and wind, and today, the sharp ridges are often compared to a giant knife edge or even the spine of a sleeping dragon with its ribs extending outwards.
It offers stunning views of Danxia Park, but some sections of its ridge are considered dangerous to traverse because there is no fence or cable to stop daredevils from slipping down the smooth sides of the mountain. However, many choose to take the risk because it is said to bring good luck.
This destination is highly favored by tourists, especially those who like to test their adrenaline.

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