The meaning of travel is not to reach the end, but to enjoy the scenery along the way. More often, we are not at the destination, but on the way to the destination. In fact, as long as you have a pair of eyes to discover beauty, those originally long and tedious journeys may become beautiful scenery! For those who like to travel by car, the following roads are the rare beauty in the world.
1. Iceland No. 1 Highway
Iceland Highway 1 is one of the landmarks in Iceland. It is like a big circle that encircles the whole of Iceland, so it is also called the "ring road". Driving on Iceland's No. 1 Highway, you can enjoy natural landscapes such as hot springs, icebergs, active volcanoes, geysers, icefields and snow-capped mountains, and volcanic rock deserts.
2. South Africa's Garden Route
South Africa is a country as beautiful as a rainbow, known as "the country of the rainbow". The most beautiful road in South Africa is the Garden Route, a coastal road from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town. On one side is the beautiful land scenery, and on the other side is the boundless waves. Every kilometer hides the breathtaking beauty, waiting for people to explore and explore.
3. California Highway 1
California Highway 1 is the most beautiful highway in America. The 656-mile stretch from south Los Angeles to north of San Francisco is full of beautiful scenery along the way, and many famous movies have been shot here. There are many wild animals near Highway 1. Sea lions, seals, seagulls, wild deer, etc. often appear on both sides of the highway.
4. Sydney Blue Ocean Route
Sydney's Blue Ocean Road is a road built along the cliffs and the sea. It is a paradise for self-driving drivers. It extends from the Royal National Park in the south of Sydney to the southern bay, with a total length of 140 kilometers. On this road, you can see undulating farmland with green waves, vast grasslands, rushing waterfalls, and strangely shaped rocks. Sometimes there are unexpected surprises!
5. Norwegian Atlantic Road
Norway's Atlantic Road is a veritable "road to the sky", winding its way between islands and reefs, all the way to the sea. The Atlantic Road consists of 8 small bridges, each of which passes through a small island. Each small island has a unique natural scenery, and the looming reefs hidden in the water attract countless curious tourists.
6. Pula to Dubrovnik, Croatia
What better way to explore the coast of Croatia than by car? Start in Pula and meander down the coast to Dubrovnik, stopping at Rijeka, Zadar, Split and anywhere else for 709 km. Croatia is rich in history and culture, and the enticing fishing villages are from another era entirely.
7. Ruta 40, Argentina
Argentina's Ruta 40 runs the length of the Andes, from Punta Loyola in the south to La Chiaca in the north, for 5,194 kilometers. Needless to say, this is the longest road in Argentina and one of the longest on the planet. That alone makes it well worth a road trip, but it's a classic ride, and not just for distance. It takes planning and plenty of perseverance, but the lakes, glaciers, national parks and mountains make it well worth it.
8. Cabot Trail, Canada
Three hundred kilometers of tranquil Nova Scotia, the Cabot Trail has become a magnet for road trip enthusiasts. It's not hard to see why. The stunning wilderness is often interrupted by fishing villages and historic communities, blending Canadian history with undeniably gorgeous natural beauty. The whole thing takes about five hours to stop, but come on now, you're driving in the Canadian wilderness; you'll stop a lot and be amazed.
