Mount Tai, China’s iconic sacred mountain, now encircled by 135km of razor wire.
Officials say it’s for fire prevention and stopping ticket evaders. But locals report animals dying entangled in the fences, migration routes cut off.
Tickets at 115 RMB aren’t cheap for average earners—yet this is how they enforce payment in a state-managed site. Over 25 million RMB spent, and 4 goes to the actual razor wire.
Where did the money truly go? Protection or profit over nature?