At 300 meters 1,000 feet high, this attraction is definitely not for the faint of heart. This is where james cameron drew his inspiration from when he was working on avatar. Chinas longawaited zhangjiajie grand canyon glass bridge. However, the application of these types of particles for brittle polymers is rare. Worlds longest, highest glassbottomed bridge shut down. In this tourist spot, you can even try the longawaited world longest and highest glass bridge that is regarded as the 12 most spectacular bridges in the world by cnn to be a bold one and.
It is building between lishuya and wuwangpo of zhangjiajie grand canyon. But do you know that it is not as easy as to visit the other attractions in zhangjiajie due to its a little bit complicated. It stretches 430 meters 1,410 feet long and 6 meters 20 feet wide, hovering over a 300meter 984foot vertical drop. Like many other glass bridges and viewing structures across the world, the zhangjiajie bridges glass panels are made of multiple layers, so visible cracks dont mean the panels will give way. China keeps trying to prove its glass bridge is safe, so. After the thrilling glass bridge experience, our guide will. The 6meterwide bridge stretches 430 meters over a 300meterdeep valley between two cliffs in the stunning zhangjiajie park, said to have inspired the scenery for the scifi movie avatar. The west seattle bridge officially named as the jeanette williams memorial bridge is a 795meter long structure that connects harbor island with the rest of the city.
The bridge is expected to open to the public in july, the south china morning post reports, and is sure to result in terrified walkers struggling to hold onto their breakfasts. It is a mustsee attraction if you want to experience something exciting in china. Zhangjiajie glass bridge, facts, tickets, transportation. The zhangjiajie glass bridge spans the zhangjiajie grand canyon, making for some scenic and scary views. For outdoors lovers like ourselves, zhangjiajie is a must see when it comes to the natural wonders of china. Zhangjiajie glass bridge is a skywalk bridge in zhangjiajie, hunan, above the wulingyuan area. The bridge floor is all made up of transparent glass. Worlds highest glass bridge in zhangjiajie, china duration. Zhangjiajie the world bridge free photo on pixabay. The bridge, opened to the public on august 20, 2016, measures 430 metres 1,410 ft. Worlds highest glass bridge to open in china cnn travel.
As the highlight of zhangjiajie grand canyon, zhangjiajie glass bridge is the highest and longest glassbottomed bridge in the world. It stretches 430 meters 1411 feet long and 6 meters 20 feet wide, hovering over a 300meter 984foot vertical drop. A typical inspection at the west seattle bridge found intense cracking of the structures framework and the facility was immediately closed. Zhangjiajie is home to the worlds longest glass bridge. Looking from a distance, it looks like a piece of white silk floating between the clouds and fog, hence it is also called yuntiandu, meaning a way of clouds to the sky. The dizzying footbridge, which spans between two cliffs in the national park of. Discover zhangjiajie glass bridge in zhangjiajie shi, china. Many faults and sinkholes are found surrounding the bridges two ends.
Zhangjiajie glass bridge is a bridge located in zhangjiajie, china, above the wulingyuan area. The zhangjiajie grand canyon bridge will be the highest glass bridge in the world at 300 meters vertical height, which is about 984 feet. Zhangjiajie glass bridge zhangjiajie shi, china atlas. The thin horizontal bridge, which incorporates a transparent glass floor and side suspension cables, has been. Zhangjiajie, a scenic national park in the countrys hunan province, is set to open the worlds longest and highest glassbottomed bridge in july. Chinas recordbreaking glass bridge closes after days. It is a landscape bridge, but also the scenic pedestrian traffic, tours, bungee jumping, liusuo, t station, and other functions. Some highlights of hiking include the following natural landmarks. Zhangjiajie national forest park i like to waste my time. Zhangjiajie glass bridge main span of 430 meters, 375 meters long bridge. Hiking this is the best way to experience the natural beauty of zhangjiajie.
The first is located in zhangjiajie grand canyon, it is the real zhangjiajie glass bridge. West seattle bridge closed after persistent crack propagation. The terrifying scene occurred at the walkway around the eastern face of the taihang mountain in hebei, china. Why did the zhangjiajie grand canyon glass bridge suddenly. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. Tourist terrified by new glass walkway that cracks under weight duration. The thrilling bridge is an architecture wonder designed by israeli architect haim dotan. With its rugged rock formations, misty mountains, and lush trees, zhangjiajie national forest park is home to some of chinas most beautiful landscapesand this fullday, private tour provides a seamless way to explore the unesco world heritage site. The zhangjiajie grand canyon glass bridge, which opened in august of 2016, officially takes the title of longest and highest glass bridge in the world. The grand canyon of zhangjiajie 2020 all you need to. Terror at 3,500 feet as glass walkway in china cracks. Zhangjiajie, china at 300 m 984 ft above the canyon floor, the 385 m 1,263 ft long and six meters 19.
The bridge boasts of the tallest and longest span glass bridge in the world. If the views alone arent enough to wow you, try taking them in from the worlds longest and highest glass bridge over the canyons below. Huang shi zhai the highest area in the park at 3,450 feet, which can be. Zhangjiajie grand canyon bridge location view in 20 before construction began. Design scheme shows that the bridge is 430 meters length in total, 6 meters wide, and with a relative height of about 300 meters. The worlds highest and longest glassbottom bridge is now. The bridge, built as an attraction for tourists, is glassbottomed and is transparent. Terrifying glass bridge in chinas zhangjiajie national. The glass path hangs 1,180 metres 3,871 feet above sea level, with a direct view of. Zhangjiajie facts 10 things travelers ought to know.
But the bridge itself withstood the onslaught and even the weight of a volvo suv with 11 passengers. The dizzying footbridge spans between two cliffs in the national park of zhangjiajie. Zhangjiajie glass bridge zhangjiajie grand canyon glass. The east taiheng glasswalk joins a string of other vertigoinducing attractions in china, such as the zhangjiajie glass bridge, the worlds longest and highest glass bridge, suspended 260 metres.
In another successful safety test, officials asked 25 people. The bridge is located at zhangjiajie mountains, the unesco world heritage site that inspired the hallelujah mountains depicted in avatar. The glassbottomed walkway in china that cracks under your. Inside zhangjiajie grand canyon scenic area, you can not only appreciate the otherworldly landscape but also test how brave you are by walking across zhangjiajie glass bridge, the highest and longest glass bridge all over the world. Scary glass bridges shut in chinese province bbc news. Someone thought it was funny to make a glass bridge look. The zhangjiajie grand canyon skywalk will hover over a nailbiting 980ft drop and is set to smash records to be the worlds longest and highest glassbottomed bridge. Worlds highest and tallest bridge over chinas zhangjiajie grand canyon has opened, attracting tourists in large number. Walking on air at the zhangjiajie glass bridge crawford. On the other hand, it has been shown that rubber additives can bridge the crack faces in a brittle polymer matrix kunzdouglass et al. University of north florida college of computing, engineering, and. Stub this article has been rated as stubclass on the projects quality scale. Chinas recordbreaking glass bridge closes cnn travel.
Drone footage of the incredible design and engineering feat shows just how. When it opened it was the longest and tallest glass bottomed bridge in the world. The zhangjiajie glass bridge was designed to be as invisible as possible a white bridge disappearing into the clouds, dotan told dezeen. It hangs 300m over a canyon said to have inspired the landscapes of the film. Zhangjiajie glass bridge is the worlds longest and highest glassbottomed bridge spanning over two mountains in zhangjiajie grand canyon. Zhangjiajie glass bridge, aka zhangjiajie grand canyon skywalk, is the worlds longest and highest glass bridge, hanging over zhangjiajie grand canyon. The bridge spans two cliffs in the zhangjiajie grand canyon area. A terrifying aerial photo of thrillseekers testing china. Zhangjiajie grand canyon, world longest glass bridge china.
Another glassbottom bridge is set to open in the zhangjiajie grand canyon area, cnn reported. Designed to blend with the floating clouds and stunning cliff faces that were the inspiration for james camrons avatar. The latest in a series of long glass bridges suspended at terrifying heights. This is the worlds longest, highest, pedestrian glass bridge and it has a deck just 60 centimetres thick. Chinas zhangjiajie glass bridge closes after two weeks. The haohan qiao bridge, which means brave mens bridge in english, is a mere 590 feet off the ground. Stretching across the zhangjiajie grand canyon, the bridge is set to be a whopping 430 meters long 429m longer than the average person.
A thesis submitted to the department of civil engineering in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of. The zhangjiajie glass bridge is a mediumspan suspension bridge. I think a silly little pedestrian bridge would pose no problem for them. The zhangjiajie grand canyon glass bridge is the worlds longest and highest glass bridge and is suspended over the zhangjiajie grand canyon. A view of the gorge where a wood walkway allows visitors to hike along the river where there are waterfalls, caves, a small glass bridge and a boat ride. The 1,410ft 430 metre bridge, which opened on august 20 and spans the zhangjiajie grand canyon, in hunan province, has a capacity of 8,000 visitors a day, but total demand is reported to be 10.
Most terrifying walkway in the world, in the zhangjiajie. The zhangjiajie grand canyon glass bridge in china is the longest and highest glass bridge in the world it gained widespread popularity after opening. Zhangjiajie is an amazing place full of breathtaking scenery, with everything from naturally sculpted mountains to manmade bridges. Worlds highest and longest glass bridge opens in china.
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