Chinese book fans set out on mountain trek in search of fictional door

Author Xu Lei has urged fans not to head into the Changbai mountains on fantasy quest

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Hardcore fans of a series of Chinese novels are planning a trek to a remote location described in the books – despite the author's pleading for them to stay at home.

Daomu, translated as Grave Robber's Chronicle, is a nine-part series charting the adventures of a tomb raider and his uncle, who solve mysteries and have supernatural encounters on a quest for hidden treasure.

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