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“The World’s Longest Glass Bridge” in China opens in July

United Kingdom Architecture News - May 28, 2015 - 11:26   10628 views

“The World’s Longest Glass Bridge” in China opens in July

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Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, China designed by Haim Dotan will be opened to the public in July, which is the longest and highest glass-bottomed brige in the world.

Chalk up another superlative achievement for China. Spanning two cliffs in the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon area, it will stretch 430 meters (1,410 feet) long and 6 meters (20 feet) wide, hovering over a 300-meter (984-foot) vertical drop. In comparison, the Grand Canyon Skywalk in the United States is 21 meters (69 feet) in length and stands 219 meters (718 feet) above the canyon floor. Canada's Glacier Skywalk in Alberta, which opened last year, extends 35 meters (115 feet) from the cliff and is a little bit shy of 300 meters in height.....Continue Reading

“The World’s Longest Glass Bridge” in China opens in July

it will stretch 430 meters (1,410 feet) long.

“The World’s Longest Glass Bridge” in China opens in July

 6 meters (20 feet) wide, hovering over a 300-meter (984-foot) vertical drop.

“The World’s Longest Glass Bridge” in China opens in July

The Grand Canyon of Zhangjiajie skywalk will also offer the world's highest bungee jump, stealing the title from Macau Tower's 233-meter (764-foot)-high attraction.

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