The Dragon Spine Sky Road hanging on the cliffs of the Taihang Mountains, crossing through a sea of clouds wonderland

Driving northwest from Hebi New District
When the navigation shows the "continuous hairpin turns" prompt,
this sky road, known as the "most dangerous scenic highway in Taihang,"
winds in a Z-shape along cliffs over a thousand meters high.
Every turn tests your driving skills,
and every viewing platform rewards your courage.
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🗺️ Self-driving Profile
【Road】: Sky Road (Upgraded section of County Road X012)
【Start】: Intersection of Hebi Mountain Urban Area and Provincial Road S302
【End】: Connects to Linzhou Taihang Grand Canyon Tourist Road
【Total Length】: 23 km (core dangerous section 8 km)
【Elevation】: Rapid rise from 280 meters to 1100 meters
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🚗 Complete Driving Guide
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✅【Section Analysis】
▪️ Prelude (0-5 km): Gentle slope climb to adapt to mountain road rhythm
▪️ Thrilling Section (5-13 km): 15 continuous hairpin turns + 3 tunnels
▪️ Sea of Clouds Section (13-18 km): Dense cliff viewing platforms
▪️ Connection Section (18-23 km): Gentle descent connecting to Linzhou road network
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✅【Danger Points Tips】
⚠️ 7 km "Ghost Sees Sorrow" turn
180-degree sharp turn + blind spot + cliff without guardrail
Recommended to honk when passing, keep speed below 30 km/h
⚠️ 11 km "Double Tunnel Connection"
Alternating light and dark requires turning on headlights in advance
Immediately prepare for a sharp right turn after exiting the tunnel
⚠️ 15 km "Corridor in the Clouds"
Single lane + few passing areas
Recommended to visit outside peak season
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✅【Viewing Guide】
🌄 Stunning Stops
▪️ 5 km Mountain God Temple Platform: panoramic shots of the winding road
▪️ 9 km Eagle Beak Rock: cantilevered glass viewing platform (5 RMB fee)
▪️ 14 km Sunset Peak: enjoy the Taihang Red Cliff at dusk
▪️ 17 km Ancient Plank Road Ruins: Ming Dynasty freight route remains
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📅 Trip Planning
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✅【Half-day Quick Trip】
14:00 Depart from Hebi
15:00 Start climbing
16:30 Arrive at core viewing platform
18:00 Connect to Linzhou road for return
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✅【Full-day In-depth Trip】
09:00 Depart from Hebi + photo stops along the way
11:00 Challenge the most dangerous section
12:30 Lunch at mountaintop farmhouse
14:00 Hike the ancient plank road
16:00 Return via Linzhou loop road
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💡 Essential Tips
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🚙 Vehicle Preparation
Recommended engine displacement above 1.8T (power needed for slopes)
Must-have hill descent control
Check brake pad thickness in advance
Recommended to use sport mode
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🎒 Supplies to Bring
Altitude sickness medication (due to drastic elevation changes)
Air pump and tire repair tools
Thermos and high-calorie food
Offline maps (some sections have no signal)
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⚠️ Safety Rules
Exercise caution during rainy season (July-August)
No night driving allowed
Stop every 50 minutes to rest
Strictly follow honking prompts
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🛣️ Surrounding Road Network Connections
West: Linzhou Taihang Grand Canyon (25 km)
North: Handan Wuan Jingniang Lake (40 km)
East: Hebi Qi River Wetland (30 km)
South: Xinxiang Bali Gou (50 km)