第一篇:华山 英文简介
The Hua Mountain
The steepest sacred mountain in central China, the Hua
mountain is located 120 kilometers(75 miles)east of the
city of Xi'an.Traditionally called the “West Mountain,” it is
well known for steep trails, breath-taking cliffs, narrow
passages, and grand sceneries.There are five peaks: the South peak, also called the
Goose-Landing Peak, is the highest at 2,160 meters;the
East peak is also called the Sunrise Peak;the West peakthe Cloud Terrace Peak;
and the Middle peakall of those will make
your journey to Mount Hua a truly remarkable event.10英一 毛星凯 1013730111
第二篇:华山简介
华山
华山是我国著名的五岳之一,海拔2154.9米,位于陕西省西安以东120公里历史文化故地渭南市的华阴市境内,北临坦荡的渭河平原和咆哮的黄河,南依秦岭,是秦岭支脉分水脊的北侧的一座花岗岩山。凭藉大自然风云变换的装扮,华山的千姿万态被有声有色的勾画出来,是国家级风景名胜区,国家5A级旅游景区。
华山非常险,它是我国五岳之一,以险著称,但是到底险到什么程度却不得而知。它凭藉大自然风云变换的装扮,千姿万态被有声有色的勾画出来。时至今日,华山已不单单是国家级风景名胜区,更是承载了一干少年的武侠梦想之地。
华山
1,华山三大险
旅
游
观
赏
景
点
“华山三大险”位于从玉泉院出发到北峰的登山通道上。分别是千尺幢、百尺峡和老君犁沟。千尺幢有石梯370余阶,盘旋于悬崖峭壁之上,游人需手握铁索,手足并用,沿陡峭的山路攀登,千尺悬崖令人望而生畏。其间,崖壁陡峭,头顶只见一线天光,惊险绝伦。出口名曰“天井”,为“太华咽喉”。若用铁板盖上,则上下无路可走。出千尺幢不远是百尺峡,这里是登山第二道险关。两壁高耸,中间夹有一块从天而降的巨石,上刻“惊心石”三个大字,游人要从石下小路穿过,确实惊心动魄。此后还有仙人桥、俯渭崖、黑虎岭等小险处,就到了登山第三道险关老君犁沟,这是夹在陡峭石壁之间的一条沟状险道,深不可测,有石阶570有余。传说太上老君见此处无路可通,就牵来青牛一夜间犁成这条山沟。
2,仙掌
仙掌崖在华山东峰,是指东石楼峰的面东崖壁。大自然的风剥雨蚀在崖壁上造化了一面手掌形石纹,高数十米,五指分明,形象生动逼真,人称“华岳仙掌”。因景色奇瑰壮观,被列为陕西的“关中八景”第一景。
3,西峰
西峰是华山最秀丽险峻的山峰。西峰为一块完整巨石,浑然天成。西北绝崖千丈,似刀削锯截,其陡峭巍峨、阳刚挺拔之势是华山山形之代表。登西峰极目远眺,四周群山起伏,云霞四披,周野屏开,黄渭曲流,置身其中若入仙乡神府,万种俗念,一扫而空。因峰顶翠云宫前有巨石状如莲花,故又名莲花峰。华山西峰是在地堑的基础上发育成的陡峭山峰。
4,北峰
海拔1614米,为华山主峰之一,因位置居北得名。北峰四面悬绝,上冠景云,下通地脉,巍然独秀,有若云台,因此又名云台峰。唐李白《西岳云台歌送丹丘子》诗曾写到:“三峰却立如欲摧,翠崖丹谷高掌开。白帝金精运元气,石作莲花云作台。”
5,苍龙岭
苍龙岭是华山著名险道之一,其位于救苦台南、五云峰下,以其苍黑色的外部和其似悬龙般的地势而得名。其如履薄刃,绝壑千尺的地势使得很多游客胆战心惊,其中最著名的就是韩愈大哭投书求助的故事并引发了大量的相关典故和考证,而该处也因此留下了“韩退之投书处”的文化遗产。明清时期,该岭开始修建台阶,并于民国时期结束,共建了530余级台阶,而现代,为了防止上下堵塞,保护游客安全,在苍龙岭东飞鱼岭又开凿了一条登山复道。
6,老君犁沟
“犁险于幢,幢险而犁突。”这描写的是夹在华山陡峭石壁之间的一条沟状险道,深不可测,有石阶七百五十多阶。传说太上老君见此处无路可通,就牵来青牛一夜间犁成这条山沟。至今在西侧的崖上仍有石沟赫然若犁槽。是目前进出老君山景区的唯一通道。在北峰擦耳崖前有卧牛石,旁边的对联值得品味:“天上本无稼穑事,莫怪闲卧;世上还多不平山,切莫歇鞭”。
华山交通
华山地处西北地区的东大门,东扼中原,北望三晋,西出长安,是连通两区三省的交通枢纽。通往华山的高速公路十分的快速便捷,由连通西安到兰州的高速公路、连接秦晋的高速公路、连接西安咸阳国际机场至华山的高速公路和刚刚建成的与京珠、京沪高速相交叉的三开高速公路组成,交通便利,非常适合自驾出行。
在铁路运输方面,郑西高速铁路华山火车站是郑西高速铁路入陕后的第一个大型客运火车站,辐射关中东部大部分地区、是华山及周边地区游客的主要铁路客运集散地。
除此之外,还有位于华山脚下的310国道,此高速向西与陕西省省会西安相连,向东辐射华东,与郑州、上海方向已实现全线高速公路贯通。
飞机 乘飞机先到达西安咸阳国际机场,再转乘出租/汽车前往华山。
机场距离华山138公里,两地之间高速公路全线贯通,约1个半小时到达华山。
转乘汽车:
1:到机场后,坐机场大巴到火车站,25元。
2:在长途汽车站(在火车站广场,售票楼东侧)乘坐前往西安华阴的班车。当天下午可以爬华山,第二天清晨刚好看日出。
火车
在华山站下车后,可换乘公交车直达景区,票价3元。或乘坐出租车到华山景区,15~20元。
从西安发往华山方向去的火车很多,每天大概有几十列,车程为1.5~2小时,硬座票价在20元左右。
长途汽车
1.西安城东(唐都)汽车站有西安到华阴的车辆,每十分钟一趟,到华山东山门,中途告知司机,在华山站下即可。车票33元,返回的末班车时间为19:30。
2.西安火车站东广场有游1,经西岳庙到华山东山门,上午8点发车,下午5点从华山返回,发车时间会根据人数多少随时调整。
3.从西安火车站还有发往华山接待站(玉泉大酒店)的私营班车,单程30元,往返50元,西安出发最晚17:00,华山返回最晚18:00。
4.从渭南出发:渭南发往华阴的班车要经过华山汽车站,在此转车去玉泉院也比较方便。
自驾
上海方向:自驾车可走连霍高速直达华山,比较方便,从上海到达华山只需十多个小时。
北京方向:自驾车可以从107国道、108国道、209国道以及高速公路到达郑州、三门峡、渭南等地后再走310国道、连霍高速到达华山。
西安方向:华山与西安相距118公里,自驾车从西安出发,走西潼高速,经渭南到达华阴市,从华山出口下高速后既可到达华山,驾车时间约为2小时,路桥费基本在90元之间。
华山美食
华山山脚下的玉泉路是餐饮集中的地方,价格要比山上便宜很多。山上的物价水平式矿泉水2~3元一瓶,饮料6~10元,面条10元以上,荤菜25元左右。山顶的消费还要贵一些。因此登华山最好自备饮水和高热量、轻便的食物。
一,华阴大刀面
华山大刀面是华山最为有名气的特色面食小吃。
佐料:肉末、精选粉条、韭菜叶、葱叶、豆豌酱、卤汁成臊子
吃法:(干吃:浇上干肉臊子,再加油泼辣子;汤吃:加上大骨汤或高汤,在汤中加入干肉臊子,再加油泼辣子)
推荐:华阴县城广场附近的北十字孟记大刀面
二,踅面 踅面是陕西省合阳县及渭南地区独有的,为当地人极为偏爱的风味小吃。踅面历史悠久,相传西汉高祖三年(公元前 204 年),汉淮阴侯韩信在合阳黄河边的夏阳渡用木罂渡军活捉河东魏王豹时,为解决10万军士吃饭问题而发明此面。踅面可称得上是我国最早的“方便面”,主成分是粗粮。
三,麻食泡
先骨头熬汤3个小时左右,配上佐料,同时把粉条在开水里泡十分钟左右;把泡好的粉条放到熬好的骨头汤里,用中火煮上5分钟左右;把海带和所有的调料(蒜末、姜末、面酱、油泼辣子、碘盐、味精、鸡精、胡椒粉、醋)放到碗里根据自己的口味放置;倒点锅里的骨头汤到调好的碗里,搅拌;最后把煮好的粉条放到配好的汤里,然后再放入油炸豆腐干、白豆腐、大葱和香菜。美味可口的华阴小吃麻食泡就好了。
推荐:老城街西桥附近的孟记麻食菜、城关中学斜对面的孟记麻食菜
四,凉皮
调食时,配以适当的菜(一般是小豆芽或大豆芽)、油泼辣子、蒜 泥、酱油、香醋、香油和味精等调料,吃起来光润、皮薄、细软、筋道,口感独特,这是米皮。一般店铺还会带上其他品种的凉皮,例如擀面皮爽口、劲道;面皮光滑、细软再加上面筋甭提有多美味!
推荐:市区南环路的秦镇凉皮,广场附近的杨丰勤米皮,十字路口的薛家老店
五,杂肝泡
由羊的各种内脏、羊头肉、羊血、粉丝加上奶白的羔羊汤精致而成,食时配以油泼辣子、香菜等辅料,羊血鲜嫩、粉丝光滑筋软、肉香扑鼻。寒冬食用为最佳。又因所用调料多为温中健胃和芳香开窍的中药,故特别受胃弱的顾客青睐。
推荐:汽车站附近的应战水盆羊肉、华山十字路口杂肝泡、华阴市人民医院门口的水盆羊肉
六,荞面饸饹
陕西名小吃之一,已有600年的历史。制作时选用新鲜荞麦现磨现做,可凉食,加上芥末、特制的柿子醋、油泼辣子、香菜吃起来满口留香;亦可加上香菜、泡菜、羊血、虾皮热食,劲道爽口,而且它还是可以降血脂、降血压的健康食品。特点是清香利口、条细筋韧。当地人戏称:“荞面饸饹黑是黑,筋韧爽口能待客。”
推荐:南环路十字路口东的荞面饸饹,南华路佳境超市边上的南七荞面饸饹
七,浆水鱼鱼 关中小吃特产,三伏暑季常食之品,味道以酸辣为主,非常可口,可起到清凉作用,类似于南方的酸梅汤。漏鱼滑、软,进口待咬时却顺喉而下,有活吞之美感。易饱,亦易饥。暑天有愣小子坐下吃两碗,打嘈松裤带,吸一支烟,站起来又能吃两碗,遂暑热尽去,液下津津生风。
推荐:市区农行附近的洞子口
华山住宿
华山的住宿分山下和山上两种。山下的住宿很便宜,有床位(15元左右),标间(120元左右)和客栈单间(200-300元)等,丰俭由人。相比而言,山上的住宿就贵得多,条件也比较一般,需要提前预定,因为经常会爆满。很多看日出的背包客都是裹着大衣在山顶上等待,别有一番风味。每逢淡季旅馆都会有打折活动,最低可至六折。
特别提醒:不要被饭店的标价吓到,一定尽量砍价,到的越早砍价越是容易。如果要看日出,可以提前告知饭店工作人员需要叫醒服务。
玉泉路农家乐(山下住宿)
华山山脚下有很多星级旅馆和农家乐,多为当地居民组织,价格50~200不等,走路10分钟到玉泉院。
云台山庄北峰饭店
位于华山北峰,处于华山索道与自古华山路及通向天外三峰的交汇处。附近景点有:智取华山路、华山索道、梁张峰、仙人仰卧、千尺幢、百尺峡、老君犁沟、聚仙台、毛女洞、狮子滚绣球、金龟戏玉蟾、擦耳崖、卧牛台、天梯、云天弧光、王母宫、苍龙岭、鱼嘴石、老君挂犁处、黑虎石、白云峰、黄河、渭河、华山全景、金庸华山论剑台等。饭店可提供华山景点免费讲解服务。
西峰饭店
西峰饭店分为两部分,一部分为翠云宫,一部分为气象招待所。西峰是华山主峰之一,是神话传说宝莲灯的发生地。附近的景观有莲花洞、巨灵足、斧劈石、舍身崖等。饭店在华山山下提供24小时接送站服务和山下现场办理华山山上酒店入住手续或收定金确认房服务。
东峰宾馆
东峰饭店四周的景点有仙掌崖、朝阳台、鹞子翻身、引凤亭、玉女洞、长空栈道、劈山斧等三十余处。饭店客房设有高、中、低三个档次,可满足不同层次游客需求。特别注意:此为门市价,每天价位按照客流量的多少以及淡旺季的差别都会不同,旅客朋友们一定多注意。
石洞
北峰上来一点有个石洞,也提供住宿,会比山顶宾馆便宜不少。身体好的男士也可以租件大衣,30元左右,找块石头躲风,也能过一个晚上。
最佳旅游时节:
四季皆宜,各有特色。但4-10月是最佳登山时间。
第三篇:华山英文导游词
华山英文导游词
Huashan is located in the Qinling Mountain Range, which lies in southern Shaanxi province.Huashan(Hua means brilliant, Chinese, or flowery;shan means mountain)is one of the five sacred Taoist mountains in China.Huashan boasts a lot of religious sites: Taoist temples, pavilions, and engraved scriptures are scattered over the mountain.Hua Mountain is well-known for its sheer cliffs and plunging ravines.It is known as “the most precipitous mountain under heaven” and is probably the most dangerous mountain in the world frequented by hikers.Hua Mountain is located 120 kilometers east of Xi'an, about 3 hours from the city centre.There are five peaks that make up the mountain: Cloud Terrace peak(North peak, 1613m),Jade Maiden peak(Middle peak, 2042m),Sunrise peak(East peak, 2100m),Lotus peak(West peak, 2038m)and Landing Wild Goose peak(South peak, 2160m).North peak, the lowest of the five, is the starting point.It has three ways up it: the six kilometer winding track from Huashan village, the cable car or the path beneath it.Next on the route is Jade Maiden peak.Legend has it that a jade maiden was once seen riding a white horse among the mountains, hence the name.The hikers can choose to take a left to Sunrise peak, a fine place to enjoy the view of the sunrise in early morning(which would involve climbing the mountain in the dark as there is nowhere to stay on the mountain).Alternatively visitors could take a right to Lotus peak.Huashan means Flower Mountain, and it got the name from Lotus peak, which resembles a beautifully blooming lotus flower.Finally there is a gondola which takes visitors acroa steep valley to Landing Wild Goose peak, the highest among the five summits.The path to the summit is characterized by steep rock faces, with obstacles including a foot-wide plank walkway fixed to a sheer rock face with only a chain along the rock for support.The route continues with footholds in the rock and a chain for holding.This is followed by a vertical ladder in a cleft in the rock.Finally there are steep stone steps.The South peak is not for the faint of heart and is particularly dangerous in winter weather.However, the views are breathtaking.The climb to its summit makes it clear how the impenetrable mountain repelled attackers over the centuries.As early as the second century BCE, there was a Daoist temple known as the Shrine of the Western peak located at its base.Daoists believed that in the mountain lives a god of the underworld.The temple at the foot of the mountain was often used for spirits mediums to contact the god and his underlings.Unlike Taishan, which became a popular place of pilgrimage, Huashan only received local pilgrms, and was not well known in much of the rest of China.Huashan was also an important place for immortality seekers, as powerful drugs were reputed to be found there.Kou Qianzhi(365-448),the founder of the Northern Celestial Masters received revelations there, as did Chen Tuan(920-989),who lived on the mountain prior to receiving immortality.In the 1230s, all the temples on the mountain came under control of the Daoist Quanzhen School.In 1998, the management committee of Huashan agreed to turn over most of the mountain's temples to the China Daoist Association.This was done to help protect the environment, as the presence of monks and nuns deters poachers and loggers.
第四篇:华山英文导游词
Mt.Hua Shan Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, today we are going to visit one of the five sacred mountains of China, Mt.Hua shan.It was called Mt.Taihuashan in ancient times for its five main peaks shaped much like a flower.Hua was historically the location of several influential Taoist monasteries, and was known as a center for the practice of traditional Chinese martial arts.Situated in Huayin County, Mt.Huashan is some 120 kilometers east of Xian City in Shaanxi Province.This mountain is celebrated for its majestic breath-taking crags, steep paths, beautiful scenery and it is said to be the most precipitous mountain in the world.Until recently there was only one way to reach the top of Mt.Huashan since ancient times.Most of the trail is very narrow and steep;some parts are almost vertical.Iron chains have been set up along the path, but courage and an adventurous spirit are still necessary if you decide to climb Mt.Huashan on foot.Recent developments have added two alternate ways of traveling to the summit.Now you can take the ropeway, or ride in a cable car to enjoy the unique scenery of Mt.Huashan.Mt.Huashan has more than two hundred places of interest and fascinating scenic spots.Its five main peaks, the South Peak(Landing Wild Goose Peak), the West Peak(Lotus Flower Peak), the East Peak(Facing Sun Peak), the Middle Peak(Pure Girl Peak)and the North Peak(Yuntai Peak), each of them has its peculiar scene and moving legend.The South Peak(Landing Wild Goose Peak)
Of the five main peaks, the South Peak ,which was named the Landing Wild Goose Peak is the highest at 2,160 meters, it is also the highest peak of the Five Sacred Mountains.When traveling to the top of the peak, you will feel that you can touch the stars in the sky.The south side of the Peak has very high cliffs standing erect as if they had been cut by an axe.The summit of the South Peak is the highest point in the sacred mountains and climbers consider it an honor to make it to the Peak.At the summit you will find the Black Dragon Pool and see the Greeting Pines on the southwest cliffs.Around the South Peak are Songhui Peak and Xiaozi Peak.There is a famous Taoism palace called Jintian Palace.The narrow pass, which is the plank road, is built along the cliff leading to the East Peak.The road is no more than 0.3 meters(about 1 foot)wide and runs above a very deep gorge.The stout hearted can travel this road by hanging on to a chain that is attached to the face of the cliff.The West Peak(Lotus Flower Peak)
The West Peak is a huge granite rock, it was named the Lotus Flower Peak.u know how it got this name? Because the big rock in front of Cuiyun Palace is shaped
much like a lotus flower, it is called Lotus Flower Peak.The West Peak is the most beautiful and dangerous peak of Mt.Huashan.The West Peak has numerous tourist spots including Cuiyun Palace, Lotus Flower Cave and Axe-hewing Rock.Each site has its own beautiful myth and legend.The legend of Chen Xiang, a filial son, who split the mountain with an axe to save his mother, is quite intriguing.A popular cartoon film called 'Lotus Lantern' was made to portray this legend.The East Peak(Facing Sun Peak)
The East Peak, also called Facing Sun Peak is like a platform available for visitors to view the sun rising.In ancient times the path to the top was full of hardships and danger, but recently steps were built making it comparatively easy to reach the top.The East Peak is the best place to watch the rising sun but you should start your climb at night if you want to see the wonderful scenery because it takes 4 to 6 hours to reach the top.There are more than ten scenic spots on the East Peak including the natural stone veins on the cliff that resemble a huge palm.The tranquil and serene environment on the top of the Peak will make you feel completely relaxed and happy.As for the the ways to get to the top the Mt.Hua shan, there r two ways for u to choose.one is by Ropeway.u know Yuquan Palace? a famous Quanzhen sect of Taoism Palace at the foot of Mt.Huashan, it is generally the starting post to climb the mountain.2 kilometers east away from Yuquan Palace, there is a cement road to Wamiaogou where you can travel to the top of the North Peak by the ropeway.And another way is on foot,you can start from Yuquan Palace, and go up along the path to the top of the North Peak, and from here you can go to the other four peaks.It takes about 10 hours to travel to the five main peaks on foot.Ok, ladies and gentlemen, so much for the Mt.Hua shan, I hope it have left u an impressive memory.Thank u for listening.
第五篇:华山英文导游词范文
华山英文导游词
Hua Shan is the highest of China's five sacred mountains.It is 120 kilometers east of Xian.It has five peaks that resemble the petals of a flower.The highest peak is 2180 meters(7085 feet)。
We had had discussions about going to Hua Shan with some graduate students from Computer Science.That didn't work out due to changes in schedules on both sides.Also, they were planning to do the climb at night to be able to reach the peak at sunrise.That did not appeal to us.We wanted to spend a night on the mountain.Fran's department arranged a trip for us, making reservations at the simple hotel on the North Peak.They sent two graduate students to accompany us, though they had not been to Hua Shan before.We met them at 8:00 on Saturday morning and took a taxi to the train station.There we asked around and located a mini-bus.The bus made a couple of stops.One was to see a presentation about the traditional medicines grown on the mountain and a chance to buy some of them.It probably would have been interesting if we understood Chinese.Our guides gave us the general outline about what was said.The other stop was a quick lunch stop.There are two approaches to Hua Shan.[Chinese proverb: “There is one road and only one road to Hua Shan,” meaning that sometimes the hard way is the only way.] The west entrance involves 10 kilometers of walking on a road before you start climbing.We went with the east entrance, where the bus brings you to the base of a cable car that goes up to the 1500 meter North Peak.Our plan was to walk up to the North Peak, then climb to the four other peaks the next day and take the cable car down.We started the climb in the early afternoon.The path consists of stone steps with rough chain link handrails in the narrowest areas(we wore our bicycling gloves for hand protection)。Physically, it is more like climbing the steps of a skyscraper than trails at home.However, the temperature was about 95 degrees and there was not much shade.We brought lots of water, including some bottles that we froze and some Gatorade that we got at the fancy department store in downtown Xian.There are plenty of refreshment stands along the way where you can buy bottled water, the Chinese equivalent of Gatorade, and other drinks or snacks at a premium price.We reached the North Peak before 4:00 PM and rested at the hotel.Our room was basic, but comfortable and clean enough.Because water is scarce on the mountain, there were neither showers nor sinks available for washing.In that sense the experience felt like camping, but we were sleeping in a big tent!
After dinner at the hotel restaurant, we spent some time talking with our guides.We were a bit surprised to find that they both think of Japan negatively, but like the U.S.It seems that Japan's WWII behavior in China has not been forgotten, and is emphasized in school.We saw a beautiful sunset and watched the sky become resplendent with thousands of stars, including the Milky Way galaxy.This was the clearest sky that we have seen in China.The fresh air at Hua Shan is a treat!
Our guides had both been planning to get up at 4:00 AM to watch the sunrise.Fran and I made sleep a priority.We did happen to wake up a bit before sunrise(our room faced east)and went outside to watch the sky become rosy.Ironically, our guides missed the sunrise because they had stayed up late watching the European soccer championships on the television in their room
The plan for the day was to climb the other four peaks, but we reserved the right to shorten the route.The first part was a steep climb to Middle Peak.After the low North Peak, all the others are at roughly 2000 meters.There were crowds on the way to Middle Peak – mostly Chinese hikers but we did see a few other wai guo(foreigners)as well.We visited two Taoist temples en route to Middle Peak.()Each one had an altar with incense and offerings of fruit.The friendly monks invited us to say a prayer or to send blessings to loved ones.Fran accepted their invitation.At the first temple, she lit incense sticks and knelt on a cushion in front of the altar saying a silent prayer for our safe journey to the various summits of Hua Shan(the prayer was answered)。At the second temple, she knelt on a cushion in front of the altar and sent silent blessings to several friends who are experiencing challenging situations in their lives at present.After each blessing, she leaned forward and the monk struck a drum.After Middle Peak, the crowds got much thinner.The next was East Peak, which had a steep ladder climbing rock.Fran was dubious about this ascent, but realized that the ladder wasn't so bad and went for it.That was a good decision because we were then able to do a loop and the trails got almost empty at this point.After skirting the top of a cliff with a steep dropoff on both sides, we had a pleasant walk to South Peak and West Peak.There was even a small amount of dirt trail!The summit of South Peak was the highest point on Hua Shan, so of course we asked another hiker to take a photo of our guides and us.The views from the tops of each peak were beautiful.Hua Shan and the surrounding mountains are very rugged and remind us somewhat of hiking in the southwestern United States or the Sierras.We took a route that eventually brought us to the main line returning down from Middle to North Peak.We were happy to have ascended each of the five peaks(petals)of Flower Mountain.By cable car(the longest in Asia),it was just 7 minutes down to the park entrance.We caught a shuttle bus into town, then transferred to a bus for Xian.Our guides told us that we had walked up and down a total of 4000 stairs!We were glad that we did not have this information when we started.For three days after returning home, our sore leg muscles instructed us to take the elevator to our fifth floor apartment rather than climbing the stairs.