Cliff paths are paths that are built along the faces of cliffs and also, often surrounded by local vegetation that growing from the rocks. Walking through these trails, visitors can appreciate broad vistas of natural landscape. This is the reason why many people around the world come to these places to enjoy spectacular views. Enjoy a walk with us, through the most spectacular cliff paths from around the world.1. Huangshan Paths, China

Huangshan is a mountain range in southern Anhui province in eastern China. Vegetation on the range is thickest below 1,100 meters (3,600 ft), with trees growing up to the treeline at 1,800 meters (5,900 ft).

The area is well known for its scenery, sunsets, peculiarly shaped granite peaks, Huangshan Pine trees, and views of the clouds from above.

Huangshan is a frequent subject of traditional Chinese paintings and literature, as well as modern photography. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of China’s major tourist destinations.

There are more than 30 touring paths in total in Huangshan mountains, which are 50 km (31mi) in total lenght and 1-2 meters (3-6ft) wide generally.

“Fairytale bridge” from the picture above is part of trail network. From the bridge you will have a breathtaking view of the mountainside that lays beneath, and see how the clouds are touches the mountains.

The trail in the mountains are stone paved roads, some of them are paved with granite slabs while some are excavated through mountain stones.

Along the paths, there are also some sightseeing places, bridges and scenic-view pavillons which offer tourists convinience to enjoy the sceneries and take a rest or shelter from rain. [link1, link2, map]

Tourists can walk on hundreds of metres of these paths built onto the cliff face at the top of the mountain, including sections with glass floors, that were built in 2011. Standing at roughly 4,700 feet (1400m) above sea level, it is one of the world’s highest observation platforms.

Roughly 200 feet (60m) in length, glass platform braces the cliff face of the Tianmen Mountain, enabling an unobstructed view of the nearby scenery as well as an unusual panorama straight down the cliff.

4700 ft (1400m) high Glass Sky Walk in Tianmen Mountain link

To walk on it takes some courage and a spirit for adventure. As required by park regulations, tourists to the site have to wear anti-slip shoe covers, which also serve to minimize dust on the acrylic glass planks.