The video describes various extreme and unique roads around the world, including a dangerously high and narrow road in Pakistan, a cramped tunnel in Thailand, snow-covered roads in Japan, and a road that appears and disappears with the tide in France. It also mentions the "road of death" in Bolivia, known for its perilous conditions, and other challenging routes like Skippers Canyon in New Zealand and the steep Baldwin Street. The video highlights the thrill and danger of these roads, as well as their appeal to tourists and adventurers.
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1. The Kantor V road in Pakistan is also known as a "real hell for a motorist".
2. The Kantor V road is a 14.1-kilometer-long gravel road located in the highlands of Pakistan.
3. The road has steep climbs and descents, and drivers must navigate sharp turns with cliffs on both sides.
4. A tunnel in Thailand's western province of Kanchanaburi is so cramped that driving through it can help determine if someone has claustrophobia.
5. The tunnel is located near a former lead mine, which is now a tourist attraction.
6. Japan is one of the countries with the most snowfall, particularly in the Hida mountain range.
7. The Alpine Route in Japan is a result of the heavy snowfall and is open to the public from mid-April.
8. The route is 20 meters high and receives around 1 million tourists in a few months.
9. The Yamazaki junction in Osaka, Japan, is a complex road intersection where drivers must make multiple circles to choose the right direction.
10. A road junction in Thailand has a train track running through it, with trains passing through the market up to 8 times a day.
11. The average speed of the trains is around 30 kilometers per hour.
12. A road in China, known as the "Nile Road", has 600 turns over a 30-kilometer stretch.
13. The road is not as high as the Tianmen Road, but the height and cliff changes are still intimidating.
14. The "Lightning Road" in China's Chongqing city has 18 zigzag turns at sharp angles over a 453-meter stretch.
15. The road is considered a challenge, and not everyone can complete it with a minimum number of attempts.
16. The Passage du Gua highway in France appears and disappears due to tidal changes and is only passable during low tide.
17. The road is 4 kilometers long and is located in the Bay of Burnem.
18. The Tianmen Mountain Highway in China is an 11-kilometer-long road with 99 bends, including 180-degree turns.
19. The road is a popular tourist attraction and a challenge for drivers, with only a few meters separating them from a sheer abyss.
20. A bridge in Norway, part of the Great Atlantic Road, is known as the "drunken bridge" due to its unique design.
21. The bridge appears to break off at a certain angle, but it's an optical illusion.
22. The Baldwin Street in New Zealand is one of the steepest streets in the world, with a 19-degree angle of inclination in some sections.
23. The street is 350 meters long and was built with inaccuracies in the design, which didn't take into account the topography.
24. The street is a popular spot for adrenaline hunters and charity events.
25. A train bridge in Argentina's Salta province is over 4000 meters above sea level and offers breathtaking views.
26. The bridge is part of a historic railway and is a popular tourist attraction.
27. The "Road of Death" in Bolivia received its name due to the high number of accidents and fatalities on the road.
28. The road is considered one of the most dangerous in the world, with steep cliffs and strong pressure drops.
29. The highest point of the route is 4700 meters above sea level, and tourists face risks such as altitude sickness and bad weather.
30. A section of the road, called Yungas, has a unique driving system, where drivers drive on the left side of the road to avoid accidents.
31. The Skippers Canyon road in New Zealand is a narrow, one-way road with steep cliffs and sharp turns.
32. The road is 17 kilometers long and is considered one of the most dangerous in the world.
33. Insurance for rental cars is not valid on this road due to its high risk.
34. A bridge in Shanghai, China, has a unique spiral design that saves space and looks impressive.
35. A highway in Shanxi province, China, has a 30-kilometer-long section with a spiral design, rising 350 meters above the ground.
36. The highway is designed for only two lanes and is worth visiting if you're in northern China.
37. A single-track road in the mountains is so narrow that it's only suitable for one person in the lane.
38. The road is designed for high mountain bike trails and offers amazing panoramas and thrills.