The Journey to the World’s Most Remote Teahouse

If you want to drink a cup of tea at the Huashan Teahouse on Mount Hua, you’re going to have to put in the effort to get there. The journey starts with a 20-minute cable car ride. Next comes a hike up steep, uneven terrain and across narrow paths where a misstep could be fatal. Despite the dangers, nearly a million people a year visit the Buddhist and Daoist temple and Huashan Teahouse that sit atop one of China’s highest peaks. ZhiHeng Yang, a supply porter on Mount Hua, shows us the way.

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[hubey]

I like how they told the story through ZhiHeng Yang, the supply porter. That's was a nice perspective.

[E_Don]

I've hiked this. Recommend getting there as early as possible, hiking up, and taking the cable car down. By the time I was making my way down, there were 20 times more people coming up then there were when I headed up. Awesome place!!

[adventure]

In a world full of Google searches, Wikipedia, (and lots of free time), I am amazed that almost all of the videos come to a complete surprise and amaze me with every upload. Thanks you

[Ben.A-Mella]

Did anyone else read it as the journey to the world's most remote treehouse

[PearlOfWisdom]

Traditionally, every 25 years, martial arts masters from all around China gather at Mount Hua to compete and communicate.

[XxThatGuyOverTherex]

Yo I'm pretty sure Zuko and Uncle Iroh are up there

[robertschlesinger]

Great video. I wish it was longer and showing more of the tea house, Taoist temple, and the views. I hope you do a sequel.

[Kob]

I'm afraid of height but this one
beyond description!! Just imagine the porter brought water up those hill!!Not to mention those who built it !! Admire with GREATEST RESPECT!

[jeffersonmcgee]

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[dersu]

Jeez, I saw this guy there in February. For me, it wasn't easy to climb up with my backpack, but when I saw him with those 2 big bottles

[JuanLopez-tphj]

I just love China I want to go there so bad I really don’t care what negative things people say I can see for my self

[Phlegethon]

Don’t let the video distract from the fact that Geico can save you 15 percent or more on car insurance

[iSickle_]

Even high up in the mountains you can’t escape Geico.

[albanianphotography]

Sure that’s cool but Geico can save you 15 percent or more on car insurance

[brielynn]

I saw a video on this place around a year ago and was most fascinated to learn how the walkway was created? I cannot fathom how any of this came to exist.

[bayezidhtanu]

I hiked this during my sophomore year at Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi'an and Hua Shan (Mount Hua) is in Weinan, very close to Xi'an.

But i guess i love Taibai Shan (In Baoji) more because of it's more beautiful natural scenery. Don't get me wrong, Hua Shan is one of the most beautiful mountain and most difficult one too, specially if you want to hike it without using the Cable Car. It took us around 11+ hours of hiking up to the eastern peak from where you can see the heavenly sunrise and around 6+ hours of hiking down.

A memory worth cherishing.

[Ben.A-Mella]

If u want some good drama just climb the mountain and get that tea honey

[idkfa_]

I went to mountain hua last year. I highly recommend going there for at least a couple of days to experience my family heritage and also the amazing views. You might think that it is just that tea House but there is so much more.

[Madderthanjoker]

Imagine the Yelp reviews for this place
Incredible view, long lines ***

[cindypickymoon]

i love that man may universe bless him