China's Danxia National Park is famous for its unique topography, especially the colorful Rainbow Mountain. But it's also home to other interesting natural wonders that are less well known but no less fascinating.

Mount Gaoqiling is one such natural wonder. Originally, Gaoqiling was part of a river basin. The steep mountain ranges were gradually formed by the water flowing through them and were flattened by rain and wind.

Today, the sharp ridges of Mount Gaoqiling are often compared to a giant knife blade or the spine of a sleeping dragon with its ribs facing outward.

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The sharp ridges of Mount Gaoqiling are often compared to a giant knife blade. Photo: Xinhua

Gaoqiling Mountain offers stunning views of the Zhangye Danxia Geopark. But some sections of the mountainside are considered dangerous to traverse as there are no fences or cables to protect them. However, many visitors still venture up the mountain, believing that the views are worth it.

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Many sections on the mountainside have no fences or protective cables. Photo: Trip

However, imagine yourself walking on this narrow mountainside, hundreds of meters above the ground, with nothing to stop you from slipping and not to mention the possibility of heavy rain at any time, it is a real-life nightmare scenario. Many professionals have shared the survival tip when coming here: every visitor should prepare a pair of quality climbing shoes.

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