Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge: Not for the faint of heart
This new bridge, designed by an Israeli firm, holds 10 world records
New photos released of the tallest and longest glass-bottom bridge in China.
New photos have emerged of what's poised to become the world's tallest, longest and arguably most dizzying glass-bottomed bridge in China.
Awe inspiring
Located in the national park that inspired the floating mountains of James Cameron's film “Avatar,” the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge is not for the faint of heart, connecting two precipices 300 meters above the canyon floor.
The transparent bridge spans 430 meters in length, 6 meters in width and can accommodate up to 800 people.
Glass panels are the only thing separating you from the ground 300m below
Designed by Tel Aviv-based architectural firm Haim Dotan Ltd., the feat of structural and architectural engineering holds 10 world records including the world's highest bungee jump.
The bridge is meant to be “as invisible as possible,” work seamlessly with nature and give visitors the sense of floating in mid-air.
Not for the faint of heart
Zhangjiajie National Park is located in the northern part of Hunan province.
The bridge is expected to open this summer.
An amazing aerial shot of the bridge
Though the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge will claim several bragging rights when it opens, the one title it won't hold is being China's first glass bridge. Last fall, a glass walkway opened in central Hunan province at a more modest height of 180 meters.
Dare you take this walk?
Mountain fog
Israeli architect Haim Dotan
Watch a dizzying new view of the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge below:
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