2024 Huashan Plank Walk: China's Deadliest Hike - Joel Friend

Huashan Plank Walk: China's Deadliest Hike

World's DEADLIEST Hike - CHINA'S Huashan Plank Walk 🇨🇳

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World's DEADLIEST Hike - CHINA'S Huashan Plank Walk 🇨🇳

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Joel Friend2024-07-1517 min

I attempt to walk the most dangerous hike in the world the Mount Huashan plank walk, rumoured to take 100 deaths per year. Join me on the 4th video of my china vlog series. The Journey. Chinese food break. Looking for help…. Heading up the mountain. Hiking up Mount Hua. My hotel on top of the mountain. 2 PROBLEMS…. The next morning. Arriving at the Plank Walk. DEADLIEST HIKE. My Chinese friend.

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July 15, 2024, Summer in China

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Joel Friend tackles Huashan's plank walk, a death-defying hike in China. Breathtaking views and unexpected challenges make for an unforgettable adventure.

Joel Friend's thrilling adventure on China's Huashan plank walk, known as the world's deadliest hike, is captured in this captivating vlog. The video follows his journey, from the initial anticipation to the breathtaking mountain views and unexpected challenges. He documents his food breaks, encounters with locals, and the thrilling experience of traversing the perilous planks. The viewer experiences the suspense and excitement alongside Joel as he conquers this iconic hike.

Attractions in this video: Mount Huashan, Huashan Plank Walk

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