This is the Way sticks 'Heaven' in China

This is the Way sticks 'Heaven' in China

In China, particularly in the Tianamen, there is a very winding road - sharp turns. The English call it the "Heaven-linking Avenue" or "Avenue Toward Heaven". When translated, it means the Connector Road to Heaven or Road to Heaven. This road is also known as the Big Gate Road which translation is the Great Gate Road.

Why is this road called the Road to Heaven? Here's the story. In Tianamen, there is an amazing natural phenomenon, namely the Big shan Tianamen Gate. Tianamen shan Big Giant Tianamen Gate or Gate is a big gaping hole in the mountain Tianamen. This is a giant hole in the world's biggest hole. Phenomenal nature in the mountain wall is located 8 km from the city of Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China.
Events of the formation of holes in the mountain Tianmen was recorded in Chinese history. These holes occur in the year 263 AD, in the reign of Wujing. In those days, there is a cave called Shongliangshan. Cave is located just behind the mountain wall Tianmen is then collapsed and left a giant gaping hole. And since that time mountain's name is replaced with the name Tianmenshan. In order to get to it, you have to climb 999 stairs first.

Well, to reach this mountain, you have to drive through a road called Jalan Besar gate first. This road has 99 turns, so called as one of the most dangerous roads in China. This road starts from an altitude of 200 meters below sea level to a peak at an altitude of 1300 meters above sea level. However, in Chinese culture, the number 9 is considered a lucky number. They also believe that heaven has 9 points.

That is why the road with 99 curves is called the Road to Heaven. This road was built for 8 years, ranging from 1988 to 2006. The scenery is along this road is very beautiful. But when you look straight ahead during the trip, it would seem daunting to many sharp turns and climbs that you went through.

In addition to the wheeled vehicle, there are other options, namely the cable car. But this option is not recommended for people who fear heights. This cable car is the highest cable car in the world and terekstrim. This cable car a distance of about 20 min's.

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