People are always in a hurry on the road, but rarely drive slowly to enjoy the beauty on the road. In fact, the scenery on the road is also very beautiful. This article will give you an inventory of the five most beautiful roads in the world.
1. Pacific Coast Highway, California, USA
California State Route 1 is 656 miles long, stretching along the coast from Orange County south of Los Angeles to Mendocino County north of San Francisco. The scenery along the way is beautiful. But the most beautiful is mile 123 of the route, where the Big Sur Highway and the San Luis Obispo Road, collectively known as the Pacific Coast Highway. Starting near Monterey's pebble beaches and golf course, head south along California's central coast, past mangroves and Big Sur Sea cliffs. There are plenty of places to stop and take pictures along the way. Eighteen miles south of Monterey, the majestic Bicco-Obe Arch Bridge is surfed by the surging waves of Big Sur. Thirty-five miles north of Morro Bay is the Haw's Castle in San Simeon. This is the exit of the Pacific Ocean Expressway, with beautiful scenery and a good place to rest. But don't get caught up in the beauty, and be on the lookout for sharp turns, steep inclines, fog, and bikes on two-lane lanes.
2. Cross-Sea Highway, Florida, USA
The Cross-Sea Highway runs 113 miles from Cape Florida through Key West and is the southernmost point on U.S. Highway 1. Starting from Key Largo and heading west, you need to cross 42 sea-crossing bridges along the way. These bridges connect mainland Florida to the Florida Keys. From these bridges, you can see beautiful sunny beaches and small islands. There are some cheap burger joints or gift shops on the island. Divers can also spend hours exploring the coral reefs beneath the archipelago. But be sure to check the weather forecast before you go, as autumn hurricanes can make driving or diving impossible. The whole journey will only take about 2 hours, but it is recommended that you take a slow walk to enjoy the view.
3. The Route des Grandes Alps, France
The Route des Grandes Alps is a 425-mile narrow road that traverses the Alps. It starts in Baines-sur-Lake Leman, passes through the Mediterranean coast, and extends to the small town of Menton. The scenery along the way is beautiful: head south and you'll see snow-capped peaks, lush valleys and sparkling lakes. You'll also drive past many mountain villages, such as the ski resort of Morzin, a quaint village 20 miles south of Baines. Before you hit the road, make sure your brakes are responsive and effective. The road has many narrow sections, rough hills, dangerous bends, and steep inclines, and is famous for being so difficult. Among them, Col de l'Iseran is on the Alpine Avenue, 9090 feet above the ground. Driving here requires extreme caution.
4. Scenic Byway No. 12, Utah, USA
Scenic Byway No. 12 in Utah, USA, is also known as the "Time Travel Scenic Byway". It runs 122 miles from the southern Colorado Plateau to geological formations formed billions of years ago. The highway starts at Panguich and intersects with Route 89. As you head east, you'll enjoy views of Utah's Red Rock Desert, rust-colored spires formed during the Cretaceous period, and bridges in Bryce Canyon National Park. Further east, the landscape changes to brown cliffs and plains littered with Jurassic period fossils. The road crosses the Escalante River and the Grand Canyon, and the scenery changes from brown to green. Going northeast is Pebble Mountain, with sandstone cliffs on both sides of the road. Standing on top of it, there is an expansive view and more than 5,000 square miles of reach, the road all the way to Torrey. It takes you about three hours to drive through the whole road if you don’t stop at all. But that would be very hard. Because the scenery is so beautiful that you have to stop by to take some photos.
5. Sea Cloud Channel, Vietnam
Jeremy Clarkson, the famous host of the British car show " Top Gear", once said that the Sea Cloud Channel in Vietnam is "a perfect rainbow abandoned". This is one of the most beautiful coastal roads in the world. Highway 1 is 60 miles long from Da Nang to Hue, including a 13-mile stretch through lush seaside mountains and forests in the center of Vietnam. From Da Nang, head northeast past the 3,845-foot peak of Ai Van Son Mountain and an old French fort riddled with bullet marks. A slip road opened in 2005 and most commuters prefer to walk from there, so there's a good chance you'll be able to drive on this road alone. You can park at the top of the channel and photograph the verdant coast. Driving on the road, you can understand the reason why it is called the "sea cloud channel": it is the dividing line between the north and south climates. If you come here in winter, you can feel the huge difference between the humid and cold Hue and the dry temperature of Da Nang.
