Tianmen Mountain: Road With 99 Hairpin Turns

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Tianmen Mountain, located within Tianmen Mountain National Park in China, is famous for its road with 99 hairpin turns

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The road ascends 11 km, featuring a series of steep, winding curves that are both challenging and breathtaking

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It's known as a challenging drive and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape

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It's considered a difficult drive due to the steep gradients and tight curves

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The road leads to the top of Tianmen Mountain, where visitors can explore the famous Tianmen Cave, a natural archway

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The road is also known as the "Tianmen Shan Big Gate". It climbs from 200 meters to 1,300 meters high 

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The road is popular with cyclists and adventurers who enjoy the challenge of the climb and the beautiful scenery 

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A large temple is also located on the summit with chairlift or footpath access 

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