Thrilling 'Via Ferrata' route opens in Central China

Tourists challenge themselves at a recently opened Via Ferrata (or Iron Road) in the Shiniuzhai National Geological Park in Pingjiang county, Central China's Hunan province, April 18, 2017. The protected climbing route lets adventurers navigate cliff walls assisted by cables and a suspension bridge. [Photo: Ecns.cn]

Tourists challenge themselves at a recently opened Via Ferrata (or Iron Road) in the Shiniuzhai National Geological Park in Pingjiang county, Central China's Hunan province, April 18, 2017. [Photo: Ecns.cn]

Tourists challenge themselves at a recently opened Via Ferrata (or Iron Road) in the Shiniuzhai National Geological Park in Pingjiang county, Central China's Hunan province, April 18, 2017. [Photo: Ecns.cn]

Tourists challenge themselves at a recently opened Via Ferrata (or Iron Road) in the Shiniuzhai National Geological Park in Pingjiang county, Central China's Hunan province, April 18, 2017. [Photo: Ecns.cn]

Tourists challenge themselves at a recently opened Via Ferrata (or Iron Road) in the Shiniuzhai National Geological Park in Pingjiang county, Central China's Hunan province, April 18, 2017. [Photo: Ecns.cn]