Tianshan Gravity Hill
天山怪坡
The so-called Gravity Hill inside the Jiangbulake scenic area. Vehicles appear to roll uphill when put in neutral, an amusing optical illusion created by the surrounding landscape.
Tianshan Gravity Hill is a stretch of road within the Jiangbulake scenic area. The surface looks like an uphill slope, and when a car is put in neutral it seems to roll backward uphill. A water bottle placed on the road also appears to roll upward. This is an optical illusion caused by the surrounding mountain terrain. Visitors can try it at designated sections, usually stopping while passing through on a shuttle bus or by car. The experience is brief, so watch for passing traffic and follow staff directions on where to stop.
Opening hours
Follows scenic area hours
Nearby sights
- Jiangbulake Scenic Area
- Tianshan Wheat Sea (Jiangbulake Dry Farmland)
- Shichengzi Site (Han Dynasty Shule City)
- Yiwanquan Scenic Area
- Qitai Museum
- Tangchaodun Ancient City Site
- Beiting Ancient City Site
- Jimsar Thousand Buddha Cave