Watch: Tourists Struggle To Walk After Climbing 6,600 Steps In China's Taishan

Have you ever walked a long distance or climbed so many steps that your legs start to feel heavy and tired as if they’re dragging behind you? They ache with each step, and it becomes harder to lift your legs for the next step. They might also start trembling with each step. Well, you’re not alone in this. Climbing too many steps is always a nightmare for many. A recent viral video from China perfectly captures this, showing people taking on a daunting journey to the summit of Mount Tai, also known as Taishan, the country’s most popular sacred mountain.

The video shows people’s legs trembling and acting like some wobbly noodles or jelly. They are unable to walk further as every step is painstaking. Many of the climbers are shown clutching onto walking sticks for support, with their legs trembling.

A person can be spotted being carried down the stairs on a stretcher by healthcare workers. Others are captured expressing frustration and even welling up as they struggle to rise after a brief rest. The monumental staircase leading to the summit of Mount Tai has about 6,660 steps to climb, a huge challenge for even the most seasoned climbers. Watch the viral video here:

The video has garnered nearly eight million views on X, with many viewers sharing lighthearted comments and anecdotes about their experiences.

Mount Tai or Taishan holds immense cultural and historical significance, as recognised by the UNESCO World Heritage Convention. The mountain has been popular for over three millennia, with many cultural practices associated with it.

Covering 25,000 hectares and rising to 1,545 meters above the surrounding plateau, Mount Tai is home to the Temple of the God of Taishan, which houses the Taoist masterpiece painting from 1,009 AD. The mountain’s historical treasures include the Han Dynasty stelae of Zhang Qian, Heng Fang, and Madam Jin Sun, as well as the Valley of Inscribed Buddhist Scriptures from the Northern Qi Dynasty.

Additionally, Mount Tai boasts the Eulogium on Taishan by Tang Xuanzong and the Parallel Stelae of the Tang Dynasty, further enhancing its cultural and historical significance