Everyone who has ever ridden a roller coaster has experienced a feeling when his heart goes to his heels. Nevertheless, this entertainment can hardly be compared with the most dangerous roads in the world.
We suggest you take a trip on the most dangerous roads of the world, which outshine the best rides.
Guoliang Tunnel, China
This tunnel has 1.2 kilometers in length. It was built inside a mountain range and leads to a village with the same name. The villagers built the tunnel in the 1970s with the help of hand tools. The width of the tunnel is 4 meters, so drivers have to be very careful.
Meaklong Railway Market, Thailand
At first glance the Meaklong market resembles many other Thai markets ... but only until you hear the horn of the train, which rushes at a speed of 15 km / h through the counters. Sellers need to remove the goods and put their tents in a matter of seconds, giving way to the train.
Road of death, Bolivia
The road of death connects the great Bolivian city of La Paz and the district center of Koroiko. It changes its height from 3300 to 360 m, forming a number of loops. Despite the narrow road, even trucks manage to outrun each other. Nevertheless, such dangerous maneuvers can end at the bottom of a deep gorge.
Highway Ayr, Australia
Looking at this highway, it's hard to imagine that it can be dangerous. Nevertheless, the number of accidents on this 1600-kilometer Australian highway, built near settlements, is very large. The reason is quite simple: the trip is so boring because of monotonous landscapes, that drivers fall asleep while driving.
Railway "Nose of the Devil", Ecuador
This railway is built on a rock with the same name at an altitude of 800 m. Until recently, tourists were allowed to ride on the roofs of the cars, but now it is banned.
Pamban railway bridge, India
The bridge provides a link between the mainland of India and the island, which has the same name. In 1964, the bridge was destroyed due to a strong wind in the Polk Strait. Since then, if the wind speed exceeds 55 km / h, the trains receive a special warning of danger.
Karakorum Highway, Pakistan-China
The Karakoram Highway is considered the most high-altitude international highway in the world. It has a length of 2300 kilometers. One of its parts passes at an altitude of more than 4600 m. In summer, rains dilute it and cause landslides. In winter, this road is dangerous because of possible avalanches.
Passage du Gua, France
It would seem that this is an ordinary road connecting the island of Noirmoutier with France. However, during high tides, the road is completely covered by a 4-meter layer of water, and is only available to drivers twice a day.
Leh-Manalskoye highway, India
The highway was paved through high mountain passes, located at a height of 4 to 5 km. The road is very narrow, but local drivers are not afraid to drive here at high speed.
Road to Heaven, China
This road has a length of 11 kilometers, which account for 99 turns. It leads to a Buddhist temple on top of Tienmen Mountain. In some areas, the distance between two turns is not more than 200 m.
Road through Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
The highway was laid through the Uyuni solonchak, located at an altitude of 3650 m. The landscapes here are so unusual that it is easy to get lost in them, and mobile phones here are mostly useless. It is safe to travel with a tourist group, but it is not worth exploring these places on your own, especially at night when the temperature drops to -30 ° C.
A road in the canyon of Scappers, New Zealand
Numerous gorges and rocks, sudden turns, steep slopes, pendant bridges and narrow roads are far from all surprises that await those who want to cross the Skipper's canyon. Local car rental agencies do not even give insurance to those who were going to conquer the route.
Dolton Highway, Alaska, USA
Only a 175-kilometer stretch of this 666-kilometer highway is covered with bitumen, the remaining path will have to be overcome by gravel. On the whole route you can meet only 3 settlements, 3 petrol stations and one medical center.
"Train in the clouds", Argentina
The length of the whole railway is 217 kilometers, at this distance the train passes through 21 tunnels, 42 bridges and overpasses, 2 spiral sections and 2 more turns. On some sections of the road the train travels through the clouds.