Danger and thrills are why many people visit Mt Hua, which is located in China's Shaanxi province. Hiking up Mt Hua and exploring the surrounding area is a popular attraction as there are many temples and religious sights located throughout the area. Some of the most amazing sights, however, are at the top of the mountain.
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In the second part of our Natural Design series, Environmental Graffiti reporter Vlad Jecan explores the natural phenomenon of the Great Stone Face. For previous articles in the series click here Image via Wikipedia Two centuries ago people spotted a rather unusual rock formation. When viewed from [...]
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Image via Snow Dolphins At the tender age of 75, Yuichiro Miura reached the top of Mount Everest without any problems. His age and health didn’t limit his appetite for adventure.
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Congolese rebels in control of eastern Congo and Virunga National Park have said they will execute any wildlife rangers attempting to enter the area, home to nearly half the world’s endangered mountain gorillas. Land mines have been placed on routes leading into the region, despite a recent signed [...]
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