Viral video: Chinese artist's “Flaming Stairway to Heaven” impresses the Internet

Such was the appeal of this breathtaking masterpiece that Netflix produced a documentary about its creation.

According to Vice, this venture was Cai's third attempt at realizing his vision. His first efforts in 1994 were thwarted by adverse weather conditions, while later plans in 2001 faced bureaucratic hurdles after the tragic events of September 11 as authorities in Shanghai refused him the necessary permits.

Many users across platforms have praised the artwork for its stunning beauty.

One user commented: “This is impressive, what an idea.”

“This is creativity at its peak!” commented another. “The cables themselves would most likely need to be made of an Inconel alloy or have multiple strands of it each to keep them strong enough to support their own weight while red hot and in the presence of oxidizing agents,” said a third user.