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• The tourist attraction features see-through cliffside hotels and glass walkways

An abandoned mine in China has been transformed into a dazzling cliffside wonderland – now widely considered one of the most dangerous attractions in the world.

Located in Shangrao, in Jiangxi Province, the Wangxian Valley – meaning ‘Gazing at Immortals’  – has become a booming tourist hotspot, drawing nearly one million visitors each year, according to China Discovery. 

Visitors on social media have already dubbed it ‘the most dangerous tourist destination in the world’ – and with features like narrow walkways, see-through cliffside hotels and plunging canyons, it’s easy to see why.  

Originally a quarry abandoned in 1969, the area has been completely redesigned into a fairytale town at high altitude, nestled in the Ling Mountains. 

The site now offers a mix of tranquility and adrenaline with its cobblestone streets, glowing waterfalls, and glass walkways.

One of the biggest thrills is the 388-metre-long Cliffside Walkway, which clings to the rock with a 100-metre drop below. 

Adventurists can also take on the 50-metre Glass Walkway, made from thick, slightly frosted glass which only partially shields the stomach-churning view underneath. 

Should visitors be brave enough to stay the night, the White Crane Cliff Hotel has twelve glass-walled rooms that hang off of the side of a cliff. 

There’s even a library 110 metres above the valley floor where book lovers can continue immersing themselves in mythical, magical lore. 

Wangxian Valley is also known for its stunning landscape and natural beauty, including the peaceful Sanqing Waterfall and the livelier Wangxian Waterfall, which creates its own mist.

For visitors interested in the absurd, the area’s Odd Rock Pool is filled with strange rock formations that almost look otherworldly. 

And for those who prefer action-packed activities, a 2.8-kilometre rafting route that weaves through narrow canyon walls awaits – but not before a 30-minute hike to get to the launch point.

There’s also a scenic hiking trail surrounded by a string of waterfalls, as reported by China Highlights. 

As for local cuisine, visitors can sample delicacies and dishes made from ingredients grown at high altitudes. 

The popular Wangxian Tofu is created from soybeans and mountain spring water, giving it a light flavour and creamy texture.

Other star delicacies include Yuyu Dumplings, made with pork wrapped in a chewy taro and tapioca shell, and Dengzhan Guo, a lantern-shaped dish filled with mushrooms, bamboo shoots and more.

Each night, the town becomes a stage for traditional performances, folk music, and a famous bonfire party that lights up the cliffs. 

Meanwhile, a Belgian thrill-seeker who tackled one of the world’s ‘most dangerous’ fairground rides revealed he’d give it a second whirl – despite admitting he felt as if it could have collapsed at any moment.

Robin Demyttenaere, 33, from Aalter, has spent a whopping £87,000 on more than 5,000 rides across the globe, and most recently set his sights on ‘The Wave’ – a notoriously risky thrill ride at a funfair in Medan, Indonesia.

The daredevil took it on during a three-month trip through Asia, visiting countries like Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore – all for just £9,000.

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