Thousands of visitors climbing China’s Mount Taisan overnight to watch the sunrise were forced to shelter in restrooms after sudden heavy rain and strong winds hit.
Videos circulating on Chinese social media showed large crowds scrambling for cover as temperatures plunged and existing shelters were overwhelmed by the holiday surge on May 2.
With limited options, many were forced to crowd into restroom facilities across the mountain.
Conditions were cramped and unsanitary, with handwashing areas and walkways fully occupied, Chinese news site Jimu News reported.
Many tourists sat or lay huddled together on damp floors throughout the night.
Amid the chaos, some mountain restaurants and hotels offered temporary shelter at inflated prices.
Visitors reportedly paid between 60 and 100 yuan (US$8.78-14) for a place to rest, while capsule-style sleeping pods were priced at nearly 400 yuan per night, Theirs news site reported.
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A photo shared on Chinese social media shows tourists sleeping in restrooms while climbing on Mount Taisan amid heavy rains in early May 2026. |
Authorities said visitor numbers surged during the holiday period, while adverse weather made sunrise viewing nearly impossible. Tourists were advised to check forecasts in advance and secure accommodation if planning an overnight climb.
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