📍Tianlu Shibawan | The 18 Bends of the Heavenly Road

If you love scenic drives and dramatic mountain views, this stretch along China’s National Highway 318 is unmissable! Known as Tianlu Shibawan, the road winds through the mountains with over a dozen hairpin bends — every curve feels like a ride on a real-life rollercoaster. 🎢 🌄 At the lookout point, you’ll be rewarded with stunning panoramic views of snaking roads, floating white clouds, and layers of blue peaks. It’s as if the highway connects Earth to Heaven — no wonder it’s called the “Heavenly Road”! 🌥️ ✨Sunrise and sunset are reportedly magical. Golden morning light spills across the mountain ridges, while the evening sun dyes the clouds a glowing orange, reflecting beautifully on the winding path.Pity I didn’t manage to catch it as I arrived there around 9am for a pit stop Notes: 🔹 Be extra cautious on the narrow and twisty roads — control your speed. 🔹 This place is not only a photo stop but a pit stop for you to buy snacks. Public toilets are available. 🔹 Bring warm clothes — it gets cold at higher altitudes, especially in the early morning. 🔹 Don’t forget your camera — this route is pure visual poetry. 📸 there are vendors who will take photo for you for a fee. — #summervacay #天路十八弯 #高原风光 #川西旅行 #绝美公路 #山路十八弯 #中国公路旅行 #roadtripchina #scenicdrive #mountainroadviews #travelchina