Dangerous roads that will make your hair stand on end

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You may have noticed that this week our content is more focused on tourism, right?

Throughout the week, we've seen the most luxurious house in the world, the most isolated houses in the world and even some of the most dangerous swimming pools on the planet.

Besides these, we also know some of the most dangerous roads.

And the success of the content talking about the most dangerous roads in the world was so great that we decided to create a second part still focused on this topic.

In this content, we will explore 7 other roads around the world that will leave any driver – from beginners to the most experienced – with their hair standing on end!

So grab your car keys, put on your seatbelt and let's embark on this journey to discover 7 hair-raisingly dangerous roads.

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Guoliang Tunnel, China

Let's start with a road that, despite being dangerous, is fortunately no longer used as much as it used to be. 

We are talking about the Guoliang Tunnel, in China.

“Inaugurated” at the end of the 70s, this road stands out for being a tunnel that was dug directly into the side of one of the mountains in the region.

Connecting Guoliang to Huixian in Henan province – central China, the road is relatively short compared to other roads on the list.

As mentioned at the beginning of the topic, the road – which is only 1.2 km long, 4 meters wide and 5 meters high – is little used these days.

But, even so, it still attracts many curious tourists throughout the year. 

Karakoram Road, Pakistan

The Karakoram Road – also known as the Karakoram Highway or the N-35 Road – is renowned for one feat.

It is known as the highest paved international road in the world. 

Connecting Islamabad – the Pakistani capital – to Kashgar in China, the road also draws attention for its length. It is around 1,300 km.

And, due to its location being very high, at certain points along the road, this highway reaches altitudes of over 4,600 meters.

To give you an idea, for comparison purposes, this altitude is equivalent to more than 6 times the height of Corcovado Mountain, one of the main tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro.

Khardung La, India

Just like the Guoliang Tunnel, this is also a city created in the 70s.

In addition to being a conventional road, Khardung La, located in India, is home to several expeditions, such as motorcycling and mountain biking.

A particularity of the road is that, due to the presence of snow, the highway is usually closed between October and May.

And, despite being generally well maintained, drivers who use this road need to keep an eye on a few factors.

These include: melting snow and possible landslides and rock falls.

Another point that also draws attention to the highway is its altitude. At some points, it exceeds 5,600 meters.

Milford Road, New Zealand

Do you know one of those roads that, despite being dangerous, offers beautiful landscapes? Milford Road is one of them.

Located in New Zealand, the road is a true experience for anyone crossing the country by car.

Cutting through a good part of the south island of New Zealand and continuing to the fjord – a rocky valley flooded by the sea – of Milford Sound.

Passing through mountains, some locations are over a thousand meters high. And, despite being dangerous, the trip will yield great photos.

The secret to enjoying your trip safely and taking good photos at the same time is to take your time on this trip.

Trans-Siberian Highway, Russia

Known as one of the longest roads in the world, the Trans-Siberian Highway attracts a lot of attention due to its route itself.

The highway, which starts in Vladivostok, continues to St. Petersburg, a Russian port city located on the shores of the Baltic Sea.

And, because it is quite long, this road stands out for crossing different types of environments – ranging from forests and mountains to deserts.

What adds a dose of danger to this trip is that much of the road is unpaved. 

In other words: the road may not be the best idea for those traveling by car.

Luxor-al-Hurghada, Egypt

In the other content we made about dangerous roads around the world, we mentioned that there are several factors that make a road dangerous.

One of these factors is the violence present on thousands of roads around the world.

And that is exactly the case with this road.

When traveling along the Luxor-al-Hurghada Road in Egypt, drivers' attention is drawn to the high incidence of bandit activity.

A very common custom in the region is to turn off car headlights after sunset. 

But, as much as this action is taken to avoid possible attacks by bandits and even terrorists, this is not such a good idea.

This is because, with the headlights turned off at night, the risk of accidents increases exponentially.

Halsema Highway, Philippines

Imagine the following situation: you are on a trip and want to visit a certain tourist spot. But to do so, you have to face a dangerous route.

So, would you go?

This is the dilemma faced by those who want to visit Sagada, a very popular tourist spot in the Philippines.

To get to the site you need to go through Halsema Highway, a road that is constantly at risk of landslides.

And one of the negative aspects of the road is that it is considered one of the most precarious in the world, with accidents occurring every year.

Conclusion

Remembering that these are just some of the roads that exist out there and that can make any driver's hair stand on end!

Apart from these, there are thousands of other roads that, due to natural factors and even human negligence, pose many risks to those who have to travel along them.

Therefore, whether on some of these roads or any other, it is extremely important to always wear your seatbelt and drive carefully.

This way, in addition to protecting yourself, you will also be looking after the integrity and lives of others.

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