China's Cliffhanging Convenience Store: A Daring Retail Adventure
Discover the extraordinary most inconvenient convenience store in Shiniuzhai, Hunan province, China Perched precariously on a cliff, it can only be accessed by a thrilling via ferrata adventure Prepare to be amazed!
Perched on a steep cliff in a picturesque region of southern China, a small wooden shed has been dubbed the "most inconvenient convenience store" in the country.
Suspended a staggering 120 meters (394 feet) above the ground, this shop, spanning a mere two square meters, offers climbers in the Shiniuzhai Scenic Area in Hunan province an array of beverages and light refreshments. This information comes from a recent report by the state-run English-language newspaper, China Daily.
Shiniuzhai, located in China, is renowned for its picturesque hilly terrain that provides spectacular views and a variety of exhilarating mountain-centric pursuits. It is also noteworthy for housing Haohan Qiao, also known as the "Brave Men's Bridge," which gained fame as China's inaugural glass-bottomed bridge when it debuted in 2015. The name Shiniuzhai, derived from the Chinese phrase meaning "stone ox village," was influenced by a hill resembling the back of an ox.
Located along an 800-meter via ferrata route, the convenience store offers a unique experience for climbers. Via ferrata, meaning "iron way" in Italian, is a mountain pathway equipped with metal anchors and structures, allowing climbers to securely navigate through difficult terrain. In another thrilling development, China has unveiled a nerve-wracking glass-bottomed bridge at Shiniuzhai park.
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After a year of construction, the store generated excitement upon its opening in 2018. It has once again grabbed attention this month due to recent coverage in state media, captivating Chinese social media users.
A renowned military blogger on Weibo, with a fan base of over 889,400, humorously remarked, "The store that is the epitome of inconvenience," on the popular Chinese social network, Weibo.
Another user quipped, "It's quite a demanding experience for the staff members."
According to Song Huizhou, the general manager of Shiniuzhai, the journey to the summit typically lasts around 90 minutes. Additionally, each climber is entitled to a complimentary bottle of water from the store, as reported by China Daily.
Staff members, as per the unnamed employee who spoke to Beijing Youth Daily, a state-run newspaper, are tasked with transporting numerous backpacks filled with dozens of beverages up the hill on a daily basis. These beverages are sold for prices ranging between 5 to 7 yuan, which is less than $1.
During the Mid-Autumn festival last month, videos shared on Chinese social media revealed that staff members distributed complimentary mooncakes to hikers in small red boxes. Hunan, a province situated inland with a population of 64 million, is also renowned for The Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. This park is known for its remarkable karst formations, reminiscent of the extraordinary landscape featured in the acclaimed 2009 film "Avatar" by Canadian director James Cameron.
