Hundreds of people were in a dangerous situation, holding onto a steep cliff for two hours.

As the May Day holiday approached in China, many tourists flocked to the Yandang Mountain for a day of rock climbing. However, what was supposed to be a fun and exciting adventure turned into a frightening and nerve-wracking experience for hundreds of people. Suddenly, the line they were climbing on came to a halt, leaving them stranded on a steep rock face for up to two hours.

One man, who was among the stranded tourists, sent a worried message to his wife along with a video showing the dangerous situation they were in. It was not clear how high up they were, but the mountain itself stood at a towering 3,773ft. The backup was caused by too many people attempting to climb on the same route, according to the managers of the rock climbing attraction.

As the bottleneck grew, officials had to intervene and restrict the number of people allowed on the route. They also offered the option for those who wanted to escape the pile up to abseil down with a professional, but this came at a cost, so many chose to stay put. It was a tense and worrying wait for everyone involved.

The managers of the attraction, Wenzhou Dingcheng Sports Development Co., Ltd, later released a statement explaining the situation. They admitted to misjudging the number of visitors and not having an effective traffic control system in place. This, along with onsite management shortcomings, led to the dangerous pile up on the climbing route. As a result, they have temporarily suspended ticket sales and will be implementing a new traffic control system for visitors.

The incident caught the attention of social media users, with many expressing their concern and shock at the video footage. Some even pointed out the potential danger of a large number of people on a single plank road, while others speculated that the first person in line may have been too scared to continue on. One user even joked that the experience could potentially give people heart disease.

In the end, the bottleneck was cleared after two long hours, and the tourists were able to continue their climb. It was a harrowing experience for everyone involved, but it serves as a reminder to always prioritize safety and proper management in popular tourist attractions.

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