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[1] Guolian g Tunnel, China
The Guoliang Tunnel is 1.2 km (0.75 mi) long and was
built through a mountain range leading to the village of the same name.
In the 1970s, the inhabitants of the village made this tunnel and the
"windows" in it themselves using only hand tools. The width of the
tunnel is about 4 m (13 ft), so drivers have to be extremely careful.
built through a mountain range leading to the village of the same name.
In the 1970s, the inhabitants of the village made this tunnel and the
"windows" in it themselves using only hand tools. The width of the
tunnel is about 4 m (13 ft), so drivers have to be extremely careful.
[2] Maeklong Railway Market, Thailand
At first sight, Maeklong Market resembles hundreds of other Thai
markets...but only until you hear the whistle of the train which passes
right through the market stalls. The sellers take their goods away and fold
their tents in seconds, giving way to the train that moves at a speed of
about 15 km/h.
markets...but only until you hear the whistle of the train which passes
right through the market stalls. The sellers take their goods away and fold
their tents in seconds, giving way to the train that moves at a speed of
about 15 km/h.
[3] Yungas Road, Bolivia
from a height of 3,300 to 360 m (2 mi to 1,181 ft) above sea level, it forms a number
of loops. Despite the fact that the road is very narrow, even trucks manage to pass
each other. However, one of them often has to back up for quite a distance.
[4] Eyre Highway, Australia
Looking at this highway, one can hardly imagine it’s really dangerous. However,
the number of accidents on this 1,600-km (994 mi) stretch of Australian highway,
built far from localities, is really high. The reason is quite simple: the landscapes
here are so monotonous that drivers simply fall asleep at the wheel.
the number of accidents on this 1,600-km (994 mi) stretch of Australian highway,
built far from localities, is really high. The reason is quite simple: the landscapes
here are so monotonous that drivers simply fall asleep at the wheel.
[5] The "Nose of the Devil" Railway, Ecuador
The "Nose of the Devil" railway is built on the rock of the same name at
an altitude of 800 m (2,624 ft). Until recently, tourists were allowed to ride
on the roofs of wagons running here, but today it’s prohibited.
an altitude of 800 m (2,624 ft). Until recently, tourists were allowed to ride
on the roofs of wagons running here, but today it’s prohibited.
[6] Pamban Railway Bridge, India
the same name. In 1964, the bridge was destroyed by the strong winds of the
Palk Strait. This is why now, when wind speed exceeds 55 km/h, trains
receive a special signal warning of the possible danger.
[7] Karakoram Highway, Pakistan — China
At 1,300 km (807.7 mi) long, Karakoram Highway is considered the
world’s most high-altitude international highway. One of its sections
passes at an altitude of more than 4,600 m (15,091 ft). Summer monsoon
rains often wash it out and cause landslides. In winter, the highway
is closed due to weather conditions and possible avalanches.
world’s most high-altitude international highway. One of its sections
passes at an altitude of more than 4,600 m (15,091 ft). Summer monsoon
rains often wash it out and cause landslides. In winter, the highway
is closed due to weather conditions and possible avalanches.
[8] Passage du Gois, France
This seemingly common passage connects the island of Noirmoutier with
mainland France. However, during the tides, it’s fully covered with a 4-m (13 ft)
layer of water and is available to drivers only twice a day.
mainland France. However, during the tides, it’s fully covered with a 4-m (13 ft)
layer of water and is available to drivers only twice a day.
[9] Leh-Manali Highway, India
Leh-Manali Highway runs through several high mountain passes, located
at an altitude of 4 to 5 km (13,123 to 16,404 ft). The road is extremely narrow,
but this doesn’t prevent local drivers from zooming through at high speeds.
at an altitude of 4 to 5 km (13,123 to 16,404 ft). The road is extremely narrow,
but this doesn’t prevent local drivers from zooming through at high speeds.
[10] Tianmen Mountain Road, China
A road that’s 11 km (6.8 mi) long with 99 bends leads to the top of
Tianmen Mountain where the Buddhist temple is situated. In some sections,
the distance between two curves is less than 200 m (656 ft), so drivers
have to be extremely careful.
Tianmen Mountain where the Buddhist temple is situated. In some sections,
the distance between two curves is less than 200 m (656 ft), so drivers
have to be extremely careful.
[11] Road through Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
The highway running through the dried Salar de Uyuni is located at an altitude
of 3,650 m (11,811 ft) above sea level. Local landscapes are so unusual that it’s
easy to get lost in them, and cell phones here are mostly useless. Even though it’s
safe to go here with a tour group, it’s better to avoid going on your own, especially
since at night the temperature falls to −30°C (-22°F).
of 3,650 m (11,811 ft) above sea level. Local landscapes are so unusual that it’s
easy to get lost in them, and cell phones here are mostly useless. Even though it’s
safe to go here with a tour group, it’s better to avoid going on your own, especially
since at night the temperature falls to −30°C (-22°F).
[12] Road through Skippers Canyon, New Zealand
Numerous holes and cliffs, steep descents, sudden bends, suspension
bridges, and narrowings of the road are far from all the surprises
lurking on the crossing through Skippers Canyon. Local car
rental agencies don’t even provide insurance for those who are
going to conquer this route.
bridges, and narrowings of the road are far from all the surprises
lurking on the crossing through Skippers Canyon. Local car
rental agencies don’t even provide insurance for those who are
going to conquer this route.
[13] The James W. Dalton Highway, Alaska, USA
Only 175 km (108.7 mi) of this 666-km (413.8 mi) highway are covered with bitumen,
and one has to drive the rest of the way on gravel. There are only 3 settlements,
3 refueling stations, and only 1 medical center throughout the highway. The local
police force checks the presence of everything necessary for survival in
the difficult Alaskan conditions for everyone who enters this route.
and one has to drive the rest of the way on gravel. There are only 3 settlements,
3 refueling stations, and only 1 medical center throughout the highway. The local
police force checks the presence of everything necessary for survival in
the difficult Alaskan conditions for everyone who enters this route.
[14] "Train to the Clouds," Argentina
During the 217-k (134.8 mi) railway journey, the train passes through 21 tunnels,
42 bridges and viaducts, 2 spirals, and 2 more zigzags. Its romantic name was
given to the road thanks to the altitude on which some of its segments are located:
sometimes it’s so high that the trains pass right through the clouds.
42 bridges and viaducts, 2 spirals, and 2 more zigzags. Its romantic name was
given to the road thanks to the altitude on which some of its segments are located:
sometimes it’s so high that the trains pass right through the clouds.
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