The Most Dangerous Road In China

The “Heaven-Linking Avenue,” also known as the Big Gate Road, in the Hunan province of China, has been called one of the “most dangerous” roads in the country. Here’s why.

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Starting from 200 meters (656ft.) below sea level the serpentine road reaches 1300 meters (4265ft.) above sea level making a total of 99 hair-pin turns along the way.

In Chinese culture, 9 is considered a lucky number because it is believed that heaven has 9 places.

A road with 99 turns symbolizes heaven, and hence the term Heaven-Linking Avenue or Avenue Towards Heaven.

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