The Great Sea Road, located in the eastern part of Xinjiang, China, was one of the important passages of the ancient Silk Road. Due to its remote location and harsh natural environment, it is extremely difficult to cross the sea road. This article will comprehensively analyze the difficulty of crossing the sea road from the aspects of geographical environment, climatic conditions, transportation and safety risks.
1. Geographical environment
The topography of the Great Sea Road is very complex, with both high mountains and valleys and desert Gobi. Among them, the desert Gobi in the Tarim Basin is the most challenging section. The ground here is rugged and the sand dunes are undulating, making it extremely difficult to travel. In addition, the road condition of the sea road is also very poor, many sections of the road are very eroded by the wind and sand, and the road surface is narrow and potholes, which brings great safety hazards to vehicles.
Second, climatic conditions
The climatic conditions in the sea are very harsh, with extremely high temperatures in the summer and unusually cold in the winter. In addition, there are more windy and sandy weather here, and extreme weather such as sandstorms pose a great threat to driving safety. At the same time, the water source in the Dahaidao area is also very scarce, which poses a great survival challenge to the traverser.
3. Means of transportation
The road conditions and climatic conditions are very harsh, and it is difficult for ordinary cars to adapt to the driving needs here. Therefore, crossing the sea road requires the use of professional off-road vehicles. These vehicles have good off-road performance and extreme weather resistance, and are able to drive in complex terrain and adverse weather conditions. However, even off-road vehicles need to be careful when crossing the sea road, and if they break down or encounter extreme weather, the consequences can be devastating.
4. Security Risks
The safety risks of crossing the sea route are extremely high. First of all, the geography is very complex, and it is easy to get lost or get stuck in a car. Secondly, the climatic conditions are harsh, and extreme weather such as sandstorms may occur at any time, which brings great threats to driving safety. In addition, the social security in the Haidao area is also not very stable, and there may be some security problems.