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“The World’s Longest Glass Bridge” in China opens in July
United Kingdom Architecture News - May 28, 2015 - 11:26 10827 views
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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
it will stretch 430 meters (1,410 feet) long.
6 meters (20 feet) wide, hovering over a 300-meter (984-foot) vertical drop.
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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