Xingshan Water Highway, China
This beautiful highway is built over a river in Xingshan, China, and it’s considered to be one of the most beautiful roads in the world. In order to keep nature in its first form and avoid cutting through the hills and the woods, this highway was built on the water, not damaging the natural look of this area and following the curve of the river. It has some of the most vivid views of the mountain, which will make you breathless and astonished! This highway is definitely an example of how humankind and nature can be in such beautiful harmony!
Highway 12, United States of America
This panoramic highway, that passes through Utah is a perfect location for painting or capturing your next adventure. Also called “A Journey Through Time Scenic Byway” travelers often get lost in the beauty of timelessness of the landscape while driving through it, while natural rock sculptures polished by wind and perfect panoramas are surrounding.
The Desert Road, United Arab Emirates
This endless stretch in the vast desert will surely calm your nerves with a view of smooth sand. Just imagine the sweltering sun and your swift ride encounter nature’s arid side and feel the calmness and the renewability of the desert while driving down this road in Dubai. Whoever is a road lover can confirm that sometimes the experience of driving through the beautiful roads is beautiful than the destination.
The Seven Mile Bridge, USA
The Seven Mile Bridge connects the Middle Keys to the Lower Keys in Florida, in the US. The bridge is part of the famous Overseas Highway which is definitely one of the bridges you must cross at least once in your lifetime. The entire highway has a fantastic view of both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico and offers the best of Florida coastal landscapes. Blue seawater and the infinite sky as you capture the unforgettable memories in your heart.
Stelvio Pass, Italy
Located in the Eastern Alps, with an elevation of 9,045 ft, Stelvio Pass is the highest paved roadway in Italy. Famous for its Giro d’Italia cycling race, the road is only accessible during the summer season. Skip the car drive and go for a bike ride, feeling the winds blowing through your hair while riding through one of the best roads in the world.
The Atlantic Ocean Road, Norway
The Atlantic Ocean Road, honored as the Construction of the Century in 2005, it is one of the most captivating and thrilling roads in the world with the Atlantic Ocean as the scenic backdrop! The incredible highway connects the island of Averoy with the mainland via a series of eight smaller islands, offering some lush green landscapes route. Depending on what the ocean has to offer, the journey is different every time you travel!
Dzuluk Road, India
Once part of the ancient Silk Road, this road in Sikkim has about one hundred head-spinning turns in a distance of just 30 km. Offering the best view of the crown of Himalayas, this is one of the most dizzying roads in the world – good to note if you suffer from motion sickness! Even the most experienced drivers can get deceived by the unpredictability of the turns. This road is not for the weak-hearted people and requires a permit to be accessed.
The Road To Red Beach, China
Located at Panjin in the Chinese province of Liaoning, this road drives you through a beach – that is actually not a beach. In fact, it the world’s largest marshy wetland, where the water is covered with moss. When autumn comes the color of the moss in this area transforms into a soothing crimson color, standing in contrast to the yellow fields beside it divided with a stretch road with green grass borders.
Garden Route, South Africa
Whether car lover or nature enthusiast, everybody should be enjoying South Africa’s legendary Garden Route at least once in their lifetime, and for sure you’ll want to come back again! Between the towns of Swellendam and Humansdorp, you will find the most beautiful part of the Garden Route, which runs for over 300 kilometers. National parks, surfer hot spots, culinary delights will combine a rest break with several unique experiences.
Great Ocean Road, Australia
The name says it all on the Great Ocean Road, which winds its way along Australia’s southern coast and conjures up an outstanding panorama through your windscreen. Officially named the B100, the road runs over 240 kilometers west of Melbourne, from the seaside towns of Torquay to Allansford. In your road trip you will pass through amazing national parks, along cliffs, past lighthouses and – as can be seen in the picture – the well-known “Twelve Apostles” rock formation! Definitely worth it!
