By MOOK Scenic Spots / Jun(e), compiled and reported
The world is full of ever-changing attractions and breathtaking sights, but this time we’re introducing you to another kind of beauty that can take your breath away. Driving along a highway while admiring the scenery, feeling the cool breeze and the warmth of the sun is quite an enjoyable experience. However, just one glance downward reveals cliffs right at your feet—thrilling to the point of taking your breath away. Below, we’ve selected the world’s most famous ten most dangerous roads. For adventurous travelers, these might be worth adding to your lifetime bucket list.
The world is full of ever-changing attractions, and the world’s most famous ten most dangerous roads will take your breath away (Image source / Wikipedia)
10. France - Passage du Gois – The Vanishing Road
Located in France, the Passage du Gois is a road submerged by tides that rise and fall extremely rapidly each day, appearing above water for only one to two hours daily, hence also known as the Tidal Road (Image source / Amusing Planet)
9. Greece – Patioppulo Perdikaki – The Winding Cliff Road
This Greek road is not only winding but also features an altitude difference of 500 meters, with potholes along the way. It’s often shared with large trucks, livestock, and pedestrians, and lacks clear road signs, making it extremely dangerous (Image source / The Active Times)
8. Egypt – Luxor-Al-Hurghada – Terrorists’ Desert Paradise
The Luxor-Al-Hurghada desert road connecting the ancient Egyptian city of Luxor with the Red Sea resort of Hurghada is not only extremely remote and desolate, but the area is also a hotspot for terrorists who often attack vehicles at night (Image source / Behance)
7. Taiwan – Taroko Gorge Highway – Nine Turns and Eighteen Bends
The Taroko Gorge Highway is considered the deadliest road in Taiwan (Image source / Wikipedia)
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