This highway, which runs from Xinjiang in China in the north to Pakistan in the south, is the most terrifying road in the world, when at the same time the snowy scenery along the way is also very beautiful.
We've always wondered where the highest road in the world is and if it really can be so high that it leads to heaven.
The highest international road in the world, connecting Kashgar in Xinjiang, China, to the north, and extending down to Tashkurgan in Pakistan to the south, showcases an awe-inspiring landscape, even though it doesn't offer a direct route to heaven.
This remarkable road weaves through a breathtaking panorama of icy peaks, snow-capped mountains, cliffs, and elevated valleys. Along its route, travelers encounter eight majestic mountains, each soaring above 7,000 meters, presenting a stunning testament to nature's grandeur and the marvels of human engineering in traversing such challenging terrains.
It is hard to imagine the difficulties and challenges faced in building this road, which has been described as Asia's most thrilling and amazing road due to its harsh conditions.
This is a cross-border highway, and we sure some of you have already guessed where it is. The highway, which connects Xinjiang in China with the northern cities of Pakistar, is called the Karakorum Highway.
With a total length of 1032 km, 416 km in China, and 616 km in Pakistan, it is an international highway jointly built by China and Pakistan. It is known as the highest and most beautiful highway in the world. The entire highway has a minimum altitude of 1154m in China and a maximum altitude of 4733m.
It is rated as one of the ten most treacherous highways in the world and is a great milestone in the history of human road building.
The construction of this road began in the 1960s. The project was very well prepared and planned due to the extreme geological complexity of the mountainous terrain.
The Karakorum Highway is built around the Karakorum mountain range, which stretches for thousands of kilometers and has an average altitude of over 6,000 meters. It is hard enough to get up there without having to build a passable road.
It is also necessary to overcome the cold conditions and the altitude sickness that can occur at high altitudes. These conditions make it even more difficult to build the road. The road also crosses five glaciers over 50 kilometres in length, which is also a challenge to solve.
The Karakorum Highway was finally officially completed in 1979 after more than 15,000 people had worked on it, taking more than ten years. More than seven hundred lives were sacrificed in this effort.
Officially opened to the public in May 1986, the Karakorum Highway has become a hub of contact between China and Pakistan and is seen as a symbol of the deep friendship between the two countries. It is known as one of the eight wonders of the world because of the difficulty of its construction.
Despite the harsh environment in which the road is situated, the beauty of the landscape is a wonder to behold. There are many lakes along the way, and the second one you see along the way is located on the Moustakas, known as the father of the icebergs, and it is a stunning sight to see it up close.
Many snow-capped mountains will be encountered along the way. The majestic snow-capped mountains are breathtaking.
The scenery is stunning and the 10,000-year-old snow line seems to be right in front of you. Although this road is very dangerous, some adventure enthusiasts never give in to the harsh conditions. They often embark on their cycling trips along this road.
