The breathtaking Chang Kong Plank Road at Mount Huashan in northwest China's Shaanxi province has witnessed peak explorers since the renewal of its sightseeing cableway which was completed before the May Day holiday.
The five-day May day holiday started on Thursday.
The cableway, known as one of the world's most dangerous places to hike, hangs over 2,100 meters high on the cliffs of Mount Huashan, one of China's five most famous scenic mountains.
Over-200-meter-long steel cable has been renewed, fixed on the mountain with 88 anchor points and equipped with a titanium alloy locking system, raising its safety level to the industrial-grade standard.
In addition to the renewed cable, the scenic spot has also installed panoramic recorders on the walkway, set a limit of 30 tourists per hour for it, and required tourists to fasten their safety ropes when taking the plank walk.
Mount Huashan witnesses peak explorers after sightseeing cableway renewal
Protesters gathered in New York and other cities across the United States on Saturday to voice their opposition against U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and call for a ceasefire.
In Manhattan's Union Square, thousands of protesters held signs, reading "Stop the war in Iran" and "Hands off Iran," urging the government to stop military operations against the country.
"I'm hoping that all the countries and the international community push and put pressure on Israel and the United States to stop the war," said Adrina, a protester.
Demonstrators voiced their concerns over the civilians and highlighted the financial toll of the conflict.
"It could last a long time. And who's going to pay for that? Bunch of civilian. There's going to be a lot of death and destruction," said rally attendee John.
"I'm very scared of that. I really don't want that to happen. And I don't want to pay for it. Right now I just want to say, don't spend my money on more wars overseas. Do not spend money on bombs to hurt children," said Grace, another demonstrator.
The U.S. and Israel on Feb 28 launched strikes against Iran, plunging the war-torn Middle East into a new round of violence. Iran has retaliated with a series of counterattacks against Israel and U.S. targets across the region.
At least 1,332 Iranian civilians, including women and children, have been killed in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes and thousands more injured, Iran's UN ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani said on Friday.
Protesters rally in New York, calling for end of strikes on Iran
