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Heart-stopping High Swing Brings Thrills to Zhangjiajie

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An extreme sports enthusiast took to a rope swing high in the sky between cliffs in Wulingyuan scenic area in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province, on Thursday. [Photo by Wu Yongbing/For chinadaily]


From Monday to Thursday, 50 people did the extreme swing, which spans 691 meters and involves a heart-stopping drop of 335 meters.


An extreme sports enthusiast took to a rope swing high in the sky between cliffs in Wulingyuan scenic area in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province, on Thursday. [Photo by Wu Yongbing/For chinadaily]

Wulingyuan, which is on UNESCO's World Natural Heritage list, has many unique pillar-like formations and mountains that appear to float. Taking advantage of its landscape, Zhangjiajie holds various extreme activities year round and works to enrich its cultural and tourism business.

Source: China Daily