45 Hairpin Turns on China’s Heaven's Road

Located in the southwestern part of China, Heaven's Road is a cliff-side motorway filled with hairpin turns and steep bends. Climbing from 2,050 feet to 3,855 feet above sea level, it features an astonishing 45 hairpins. It’s best to avoid if you're prone to car sickness.

Heaven's Road

How Long is Heaven's Road?

This winding, fully paved road stretches for 3.5 miles (5,757 meters) with dozens of sharp, challenging hairpin turns, climbing from an altitude of 625 to 1,175 meters above sea level. Carved into the side of a steep mountain, it offers dramatic views surrounded by lush greenery.

Where Does Heaven's Road Start and End?

The road begins in Chuanhegai, a mountain village with around 1,000 families situated at 3,117 feet high, and leads to Pingma, its nearest town.
Pic: China News Service/ Chen Bisheng

 

 

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