A Chinese man has become viral for climbing the most famous mountains in the country upside down.
Sun Guo Shan, 38, began to practice 'handstand climbing' in May 2023 after he realized that he wanted to improve his physical health.
Less than a year later, Shan decided to put himself in the monumental challenge to climb 50 of the most popular mountains in China – only use his palms.
The 38-year-old, who comes from the country of Shandong, became viral last year when a clip from him who climbed more than 5000 feet upside down to the peak of Wudang Mountain provided an internet rudder in East Asia.
So far, Shan has climbed 34 of the 50 mountains that he wanted to conquer, including Mount Lajun, Mount Yunmen and Mount Wutai – a holy Buddhist site of more than 10,000 FT high.
After climbing the 999 steps of Tianmen Mountain in Hunan, the adventurer said he had fallen almost 100 times.
Sun Guo Shan (depicted, right), 38, began to practice 'Handstand Climbing' in May 2023 after he realized that he wanted to improve his physical health
The 38-year-old, who comes from Shandong from the country, became viral last year when a clip cliped more than 5000 feet to the peak of Wudang Mountain, while upside down an internet rudder in East Asia caused
The 38-year-old went viral last year when a clip from him who climbed more than 5000 feet upside down to the peak of Wudang Mountain, caused an internet rudder in East Asia
Shan has climbed 34 out of 50 mountains that he wanted to conquer, including Mount Lajun, Mount Yunmen and Mount Wutai (photo) – a holy Buddhist place with his peak more than 10,000 ft high
“This is the 34th mountain I challenged and also the most difficult mountain,” he said.
“It dropped me almost 100 times.”
When climbing Mount Lushan, Shan climbed more than 700 steps to come to Wulao Peak, which is 4700 feet above sea level.
It took him three hours to complete the challenge on Lushan, one of the most iconic mountain ranges in China that extends for 15 miles and six miles wide.
Shan also said that he honored some of the oldest traditions of China by taking up the challenge and is still aimed at achieving the goal he has set for himself.
“Every Chinese person has a dream of martial arts in his heart,” he added.
After climbing the 999 steps of Tianmen Mountain in Hunan, the adventurer said he had fallen almost 100 times
When climbing Mount Lushan (depicted), Shan climbed more than 700 steps to come to Wulao Peak, which is 4700 feet above sea level
“I want to use my special climbing method to complete the 50 famous mountains of the country this spring.”
As soon as he has completed his 50th full handstand climb, Shan is set to request a Guinness World Record and write his name in the history books.
The tradition of Handstand Klimmen would come from Mayur Chal in India, also known as the 'Peacock Walk'.
It is said that the walk is rooted in old yoga and it is said that the nuclear force, balance and endurance builds up in those who practice it.
Practitioners have said that the practice, which is supposed to imitate how a peacock runs, also improves digestion and has other mental benefits.
