If you ever get a chance to view heaven on earth, what would you say? Instead of joining all the sheep flocking to the common destinations, opt for something off-the-beaten track this year.

Tianmen Shan (Heaven’s great mountain) made of limestone, is situated within the Tianmen Mountain National Park, Zhangjiajie, in north-western Hunan Province, China. The strangely carved stone stairs, are up to 420 feet high and 180 feet wide, and is surrounded by outlandishly eroded block and obelisk landscapes. Even during the scorching summer seasons or chilly winters, adventure lovers are known to climb 999 rungs on an epic ladder to reach the peak. Though the pathways are extremely scary with several twists and turns, people do not stop! It is believed that the peak is a realm where God meets the mortal world. This awe-inspiring destination is worth visiting at least once in your lifetime.