Last Updated on March 4, 2021
Travel can be such a soul-changing experience; you get to see beautiful sceneries in multiple travel destinations, meet new interesting people, and have so much fun exploring local shops or restaurants to take some souvenirs with you. Yes, travel is all about making unforgettable memories, and some of the most unique ways to do that are by taking these colorful routes around the world! These scenic places can be anything from adrenaline-inducing railway spots like the Death Railway in Thailand to dangerous tunnel roads like the Guoliang Tunnel Road. Buckle up because you’re in for a ride on this list of the most dangerous roads in the world!
1. Guoliang Tunnel Road, China
The Guoliang Tunnel Road in Henan Province of China has to be on your list of adrenaline-inducing trips. This tunnel that is carved into the Taihang Mountains stretches for 1.2 km and is 16-feet-high and 13-feet-wide. In 1977, 13 villagers constructed one of China’s most dangerous roads, which is now famous as “The Road That Tolerates No Mistakes.” And make no mistake, this route can be life-threatening if you’re not careful, but it’s fascinating all the same!
2. Chennai-Rameshwaram Railways, India
Are you a fan of India? Get ready for some fun because you will love it even more. This railway connecting Chennai in Southern India and Rameshwaram Island is one of the most dangerous railroads in the world. The 103-year-old bridge includes a 2.3 km long stretch that runs over an ocean. The wind in that region can make it quite challenging for the train and makes it feel like you’re flying across the sea! This route is exclusive only to those with brave hearts!
3. Kabul-Jalalabad Road, Afghanistan
This road with a length of 143km links Kabul and Jalalabad in Afghanistan’s Taliban territory. This highway runs along 600 meter-high cliffs causing fatal road accidents because of reckless driving in such extreme mountainous terrain. You know what else is more hauntingly beautiful? It’s when the route is foggy, and that can be equally as scary!
4. Antarctica
The coldest part of the planet is also the most adrenaline-inducing one! Antarctica is the world’s southernmost continent covered in ice and is about 5.5 million square miles, making it home to the hardest roads with no paved runways! Walking on ice can be such a frightening experience, let alone driving there or landing on a plane. In Antarctica, planes go through an examination to see that it won’t crack the ice. Isn’t that information alone quite exciting?!
