Normally tourist destinations
are supposed to be attractive and relaxing destinations. These destinations provide relaxing atmosphere
and nurturing environment. This is what attracts tourists in the first place
but their are few destinations that are known to be quite dangerous
to visit. Here are the five most dangerous tourist destinations in the world
you don't want to miss knowing about them, though visiting these may depend upon your wisdom.
Let's begin with number five Trolltunga, the Trolltunga is one of
the most dangerous attractions in Norway
if you look at the site itself you will definitely understand why it is one of
the most dangerous places.
The stone is elevated almost 800
meters high and takes one to about 10 hours to get to the top. In addition to
that there are no rails around the stone to protect observers from the top
vantage point. In this even makes it worse it is said that there is an Australian
woman who plunged to her death from the stone this year although it is the first
ever recorded death in the Trolltunga.
Number four is Running of the Bulls this is an event that happens every year in Spain. In this event six bulls are released
onto the streets and they're left to run freely for about eight hundred and
twenty-five meters.
The event attracts in excess of
20,000 people each year. Statistically about 100 people get injured on an
annual basis while over 15 deaths have been recorded since its inception. While
they're at it people might either be considered to be brave or just completely
foolish by running in this event.
Number three is Mount Hua Shan. You
want to go hike in the most dangerous place in the world, then welcome to Mount
Hua Shan. This is probably one of the most dangerous hiking places in the world.
When you visit this place it will not take you a minute to understand why it is
dangerous.
The wooden planks that have been
aligned along the mountain could easily fall off anytime one steps on it
inappropriately. When the planks fall
off, the only option hikers are left with is to step on the foot hold otherwise
you have to let go. It is estimated that close to 100people lose their lives on
this mountain annually. So next time you
plan to hike on this mountain take note of the statistics.
Number two is El Caminito Del Rey. El Caminito
Del Rey is one of the most dangerous walkways in the world. It's named so
because Spain's King Alfonso once walked on it. It is only about a meter and
with but his link between two cliffs that are about 200meters apart and 100
meters in depth.
However over the years the walkway has been
neglected and is currently in a sorry state to say the least. The path is
currently closed to the public with people steal chances to go and have a hike
on the path. There have been over four deaths recorded since the path was
neglected. This could probably explain why it was closed to the public. Even
though it is closed to the public is still so popular that money is being pumped
into repairs in order to ensure it is reopen.
Number one is Death Road, the Death Road
is a road that stretches more than 69 kilometers and is found in the youngest
region of Bolivia. Researchers have termed it as one of the world's most
dangerous roads.
There are several risks that are associated with this road, the
first is the fact that the ground on which the road is built is unstable and not
firm this makes the road susceptible to mud slides which also possess great risks
to motorists. Another risk is the fact that the road has no side rails that are
supposed to prevent vehicles from rolling over the descent that goes for more
than 600 meters. Statistically over 200 people fall victim of the roads unfriendliness
and tourists are mostly advised to avoid it. So these were the five most
dangerous tourist destinations in the world if you want to visit any of these
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