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China's Chess Pavilion Sits on Mount Hua

Chess Pavilion, located on Mount Hua in China, is central to this remarkable panoramic shot. But apparently, hiking Mount Hua isn't for the faint-hearted, with some dubbing it 'the scariest hike in the world,' as a result, reaching the Chess Pavilion is no walk in the park. But, in later years, a couple of cable cars are now available to take you to the top of the mountain. Either way, however you get to the top, the views are nothing short of breathtaking!

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According to legend, Emperor Zhao Kuangyin played chess with Chen Tuan in that pavilion. Interestingly, Mount Huashan is also 2154 meters tall and is said to be one of five sacred mountains in China.