Scenic Roads in China: 10 Highway Landscapes

A beautiful road can be a bridge crossing, cliff tunnel, mountain scenic road, desert corridor or high-altitude highway. The original ranking mixes public infrastructure with managed attractions and includes the Suhua Highway in Taiwan, which follows a separate travel system. This revision keeps all ten sections but prioritizes safety, legal access and route context over a fixed ranking. Continue planning with the China transportation guide. Continue planning with the high-altitude cities in China.

Hangzhou Bay Bridge

Hangzhou Bay Bridge carries expressway traffic across a broad tidal bay between the Jiaxing and Ningbo sides of Zhejiang. Treat it as infrastructure experienced during a transfer, not a pedestrian attraction. At Hangzhou Bay Bridge, visibility, seasonal conditions and peak-period demand may affect the experience. Stay in the vehicle except at currently authorized facilities and expect fog or wind restrictions. Use authorized routes at Hangzhou Bay Bridge and confirm any reservation or identity-document requirements close to travel. Shanghai Zhejiang Province

Hangzhou Bay Bridge

Guoliang Tunnel Road

Zhengzhou

The Guoliang cliff tunnel road in Henan was cut through a mountain face to connect a high village. It is now encountered within a managed scenic area rather than as an unrestricted driving challenge. Allow flexibility because local transport, maintenance and weather can alter access to Guoliang Tunnel Road. Use the official shuttle or route arrangement and follow stopping and walking rules. Do not rely on an old price or timetable for Guoliang Tunnel Road; verify the operating arrangement before departure.

 
• Guoliang Hanging Tunnel Road

Zhongnanshan Highway Tunnel

The Qinling Zhongnanshan tunnel is a long expressway tunnel through the Qinling range in Shaanxi. Its interest is engineering and safe road operation, not roadside sightseeing. The most comfortable visit to Zhongnanshan Highway Tunnel depends on season, walking conditions and crowd management. Remain in the vehicle, obey speed and lane controls and do not attempt photography while driving. Respect barriers and local rules at Zhongnanshan Highway Tunnel, especially where conservation or working infrastructure limits access.

Aizhai Winding Road

Aizhai The historic Aizhai mountain road climbs through tight bends in western Hunan. View it from authorized points within the wider Aizhai and Dehang route. Weather, crowd levels and site controls can change the pace at Aizhai Winding Road. Avoid roadside stopping and confirm whether the old road or scenic viewpoints are accessible. Check current official notices for Aizhai Winding Road; hours, tickets and open areas should not be treated as permanent.

Aizhai Bridge

Hunan province

Aizhai Great Suspension Bridge Aizhai Bridge spans a deep valley on an expressway in western Hunan. It complements the mountain-road story but is working transport infrastructure. At Aizhai Bridge, visibility, seasonal conditions and peak-period demand may affect the experience. Use legal observation facilities and never stop on the expressway deck. Use authorized routes at Aizhai Bridge and confirm any reservation or identity-document requirements close to travel.

Tianmen Mountain Road

Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area Changsha city Tianmen Mountain's road is a controlled scenic transport route with numerous bends near Zhangjiajie. Visitors normally experience it through the scenic-area transport system rather than self-driving. Allow flexibility because local transport, maintenance and weather can alter access to Tianmen Mountain Road. Confirm whether bus, cableway and mountain sections are operating in the day's weather. Do not rely on an old price or timetable for Tianmen Mountain Road; verify the operating arrangement before departure.

Twenty-Four Turns Road

The Twenty-Four Turns near Qinglong in Guizhou is a historic switchback road associated with wartime transport history. Choose it for historical interpretation and landscape rather than high-speed driving. The most comfortable visit to Twenty-Four Turns Road depends on season, walking conditions and crowd management. Reach authorized viewpoints with local guidance and avoid entering unsafe road sections. Respect barriers and local rules at Twenty-Four Turns Road, especially where conservation or working infrastructure limits access.

Tarim Desert Highway

Xinjiang Province The Tarim desert-road network crosses arid basins and dune landscapes in Xinjiang. It requires fuel, water, communications and realistic distance planning rather than a casual day drive. Weather, crowd levels and site controls can change the pace at Tarim Desert Highway. Use an experienced driver, check sand and weather conditions and avoid leaving marked routes. Check current official notices for Tarim Desert Highway; hours, tickets and open areas should not be treated as permanent.

Tibet Highway Routes

 

Several major roads connect the Tibetan Plateau with neighboring provinces and regions; they differ greatly in altitude and condition. A Tibet road itinerary requires current permits, authorized arrangements and gradual acclimatization. At Tibet Highway Routes, visibility, seasonal conditions and peak-period demand may affect the experience. Build contingency days for weather, road controls and altitude-related pace. Use authorized routes at Tibet Highway Routes and confirm any reservation or identity-document requirements close to travel.

 

Suhua Highway, Taiwan

The Suhua corridor follows dramatic terrain on Taiwan's east coast and operates within Taiwan's separate transport system. Include it only in a Taiwan itinerary with the appropriate entry and local travel arrangements. Allow flexibility because local transport, maintenance and weather can alter access to Suhua Highway, Taiwan. Check current closures, rail alternatives and typhoon or landslide warnings before travel. Do not rely on an old price or timetable for Suhua Highway, Taiwan; verify the operating arrangement before departure. Continue planning with the China tour routes.