The World’s Tallest Bridge Is About to Open in China, and It Comes With a Side of Adrenaline!
If you thought bridges were just for crossing rivers, think again. China is about to throw open the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge — a record-breaking structure that soars over 2,000 feet above the Beipan River — and it’s not just a bridge. It’s basically a giant thrill park in the sky.
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Set to open later this month, this engineering beast in Guizhou province is officially the world’s tallest bridge (measured by its stomach-dropping plunge into the canyon below). At 625 metres high, it makes even the Eiffel Tower look a little short.
The Key Stats
- Length: 2,880 metres (longer than 25 football fields).
- Main span: 1,420 metres.
- Steel deck weight: 22,000 tonnes (aka more than 3,000 elephants).
- Travel time saved: from 2 hours to under 2 minutes.
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And while locals will cheer the fact that crossing the canyon is no longer an all-day ordeal, tourists are here for something else entirely: the adrenaline buffet. Think glass elevators whisking you up to a stargazing bar, sky-high cafés, scenic glass walkways, viewing decks, and — possibly — the world’s highest bungee jump. Yep, if throwing yourself off the edge of the world is your idea of fun, Guizhou has you covered.
For the bridge nerds: this isn’t China’s first rodeo. Nearly half of the world’s 100 tallest bridges are already in Guizhou. The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge is simply the new crown jewel.
So, whether you’re an adventurer, an Instagrammer, or just someone who enjoys casually sipping coffee 600 metres above solid ground, this is one stop you’ll want on your China itinerary.
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