BINI Mikha Takes On China’s 5,000-Foot Sky Ladder in Her First Via Ferrata Climb
BINI member Mikha Lim gave fans a serious case of sweaty palms after sharing a video of herself scaling a towering iron ladder on a cliffside in China. The P-pop star marked the adventure as her very first via ferrata experience.
As reported by ABS-CBN Entertainment, Mikha posted the clip on Instagram on November 9 with the caption, “My first via ferrata in Zhangjiajie, China!!! #zhangjiajie.” The climb took place at the famous Sky Ladder on Mount Qixing in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province, which sits roughly 5,000 feet above sea level.
In the video, the singer was seen steadily making her way up the steep metal rungs while wearing a helmet and a climbing harness. At one point, she even smiled for the camera while holding on with just one hand to film a selfie clip, with the deep gorge visible below her.
Her daring stunt quickly drew reactions from fellow stars. BINI groupmate Sheena simply wrote “JUSKO LORD,” while former Pinoy Big Brother housemate Rain Celmar commented “GOALS.” Actress Yassi Pressman also cheered her on in the comments. Some netizens joked that Mikha’s mom was probably already calling her after seeing the video, while others, according to Abante TNT, reminded her to stay safe.
Via ferrata, Italian for “iron path,” is a protected climbing route fitted with steel cables, rungs and handholds, with climbers clipped to safety lines the whole way. China Daily reported that the 168-meter Qixing Mountain ladder went viral online earlier this year and has welcomed nearly 150,000 visitors since it opened in November 2024.
The climb was part of Mikha’s birthday trip, as she turned 23 on November 8. She earlier shared that her China visit, which also included stops in Shanghai and Guangzhou, was a mix of business and vacation. She also celebrated with her BINI sisters and close friends, including Belle Mariano, Darren Espanto and Kyle Echarri, who wore red wigs in honor of her signature look.
“Can I just express how loved I feel,” Mikha wrote in a separate post thanking everyone who greeted her.
For Mikha, it seems a new year of life is best welcomed with a view from the top.
