Camping in mid-air: A heart-pounding travel experience.

Cliff camping is becoming a new form of tourism. It's one of the innovative ways professional climbers have created to take travel experiences to a new level. Sleeping in a tent suspended over a cliff will thrill adventurous travelers.

The trend of cliff camping in the US.

In 2015, Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorges completed the feat of climbing the "Sunrise Wall," one of the world's most challenging cliffs in El Capitan, California. This led to the birth of the concept of cliff camping. They climbed continuously for 19 days, spending all their time on the cliff, continuing to climb when the weather was suitable, and camping on the cliff every night. The canvas used for cliff camping is of a sturdy construction. To set up camp, visitors strap themselves to cables and are then pulled down along with their tents.

Cliffs may seem barren at first glance, but the great thing about sleeping on a coastal cliff is that you get to know some quirky new neighbors: seabirds. Additionally, you have a chance to see seals and dolphins in the open ocean. This type of camping is also great for stargazing. The slopes and cliffs are often located in areas with minimal light pollution. You'll have an incredible panoramic view of the sparkling night sky from your sleeping spot, with no trees or tent ceilings obstructing the view.

You won't have to worry about rolling out of your "bed" because you'll be securely fastened with straps the whole time. And if you're thinking about waking up in the middle of the night and being frightened by the empty space beneath you, rest assured you won't be able to see anything because it's dark. You'll only hear the gentle sound of waves and the soothing sea breeze, allowing you to relax.

Camping at Lao Jun Cliff

This is an activity during the annual summer festival, held at Mount Laojun, near Luoyang City, Henan Province, China. Visitors are allowed to set up about 100 tents to sleep overnight while waiting to watch the sunrise on the precarious path leading to the mountaintop.

Reportedly, this road, over 2,000 meters long and only 1.8 meters wide, is built clinging to the side of the mountain at an altitude of over 1,000 meters. Other events of the summer festival include a peach-eating contest with over 10,000 participants and a lively wedding photography competition held at the foot of Mount Lao Quan.

Mount Lao Jun is a famous mountain, considered a sacred site of Taoism. The area is part of the Three Rivers Parallel, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2003. It is also renowned for its biodiversity, being one of the rare remaining habitats of the endangered snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus bieti).

Camping between cliffs in England

This tour allows participants to spend the night in a specialized portaledge tent perched precariously on the cliff edge of Fleetwith Pike, Cumbria. The campsite is located at an altitude of 152 meters, right on the sheer cliff face. Participants must cross a precarious suspension bridge over Fleetwith Pike called the "Infinity Bridge" to reach the campsite. More adventurous guests can even pitch their tents directly on the bridge itself, by securing them to the 150-meter-high ropes.

Each of these temporary portaledge tents for visitors utilizes the common suspended tent system used in multi-day rock climbing expeditions. The experience will vary depending on the weather. On clear, cloudless afternoons, visitors can easily enjoy romantic sunsets amidst breathtaking scenery over the Lake District and savor an outdoor dinner.

For safety reasons, participants are required to wear harnesses at all times, including while sleeping, and to be securely fastened to the tent and the surrounding rock surface. The program does not specify any age limits for participants, but suggests that it is best suited for those with good physical fitness and an adventurous spirit.

This experience is a product of Honister, the last remaining active slate mining organization in Britain. Honister now offers a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. For guests who don't want to be perched on cliffs all night, Honister offers a less nerve-wracking option: afternoon tea or brunch on the hillside.

Anh Thi