'Sky Ladder' via ferrata in Zhangjiajie draws global thrill-seekers

Updated: Apr 13, 2026 By LI MUYUN and HE CHUN in Changsha chinadaily.com.cn Print

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A 168-meter via ferrata route on the sheer cliffs in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province, draws thrill-seekers from around the world. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

"When I looked at those thousand-meter vertical cliffs wrapped in mist, I immediately knew this was the perfect place to build a via ferrata," said Wang Guanyi, deputy general manager of Qixing Xianshan Cableway, the facility's operator. "The cliffs here are a dream come true for extreme sports fans."

After years of construction, the "sky ladder" opened in November 2024. The route immediately captured the attention of outdoor types worldwide.

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