Shenzhen, beginning of hike

Around the corner from our hotel is this road that leads to the "trailhead" to get to the top of the mountain. If you're thinking Rocky Mountains, no, not the same but the terrain is steep and rough.


At the trailhead was this beautiful pond and turtle.


Above the turtle is the crane. There is symbolism in the animals, colors and it is used everywhere.


Trailhead.


See the stairs on the left, looks almost like a tan stone block? That's the trail.


Butterflies in January?


The trail and I was thinking of dirt trails. That's a lot of work digging and hauling those stones.


Keep the trails clean...and hide your trash.


Stone stairs and a stone bridge.


Looking back to see how far I've come. Remember I mentioned steep terrain?


Metal steps were built over the carved in the rock steps.


Still expecting it to turn into a dirt trail at any moment.


Almost to the top, looking back towards the bay and downtown Shenzhen. Pollution mixed with humidity.