Acrophobia is a fear of heights. Being at a height, an acrophobic person experiences nausea and dizziness. Does it feel familiar? If yes, then forget about this attraction. China already has several glass suspension bridges over the precipice and glass paths along the cliffs. And recently, another transparent glass observation deck has appeared, protruding at the edge of the mountain at an altitude of 768 meters above sea level. An extreme terrace near Beijing rises 400 meters above the picturesque valley.
However, the crowds of adrenaline fans know no fear, and the observation deck is already breaking all attendance records. This is the largest platform of this type in the world, which has already become famous throughout the world. Tourists from all over China, and not only, come here to admire the unique view and test their willpower.
The Glass Platform is located in the Shilinxia tourist area in the Pingu District near Beijing. The suspension bridge is 32.8 meters wide. The length is 11 meters longer than that of a similar structure in the United States - the SkyWalk observation deck in the Grand Canyon. It is currently the longest observation platform in the world.
The futuristic design fits well into a picturesque gorge - as if a flying saucer had landed here. Stunning views of the mountains and forest are open to brave tourists, but not everyone dares to set foot here. Moving on a glass floor is not a test for the faint of heart. The glass platform is absolutely safe - it is made of titanium, steel and bulletproof glass that has passed all the necessary tests.
It can really be called a crime if you come here without a camera. Therefore, tourists use every second to take stunning pictures above the abyss. The glass floor and railing give the feeling of flying in the air. It is worth overcoming yourself and your fears and walk along the circular bridge across the valley, admire the villages, mountains and forest, and also feel like a part of nature.
In the south of China, another eerie glass bridge has opened over the cliff, along which only the most daring and courageous tourists walk along the cliff to the mountain slope indented with caves.
The Wriggling Dragon Bridge, which leads to Mount Tianmen, opened to the public on August 1. The length of the glass path is 100 meters, the width is just over one and a half meters. A truly dizzying view of the valley on the other side of the mountain range opens before the eyes of tourists. The bridge hangs at an altitude of 1500 meters above the ground. This is the third such bridge on the same mountain. More recently, it was just an ordinary wooden path.
This mountainous area is very popular with tourists for its incredible natural landscapes, as well as a relatively new attraction - glass bridges.
The pictures show how the first visitors to the newly opened bridge walk carefully along the mountain, holding onto the wall, some trying not to look down through the transparent floor and over the railing.
The first glass bridge in the mountains of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park opened in November 2011 and since then has invariably attracted tourists who want to try what it is like to walk along the very edge of the abyss. The glass floor was then only 2.5 inches (6 cm) thick and visitors were clearly nervous when stepping on it.
The second glass bridge across the canyon in the national park opened in May this year. Its construction is reported to have cost approximately $ 3.5 million.
For those who want sharper sensations, here you can also jump into the abyss from the bungee.
Glass bridges are now a popular trend in China. Usually local authorities perceive them as an opportunity to increase the influx of tourists. These ambitious projects typically include bridges, cliff paths or observation decks.
Below are the five most popular glass bottom designs in China.
An observation deck with a glass floor is located in the famous Shilin stone forest, 70 kilometers from Beijing. Its height is 400 meters above the ground, and its area is 415 square meters. It was opened in May 2016.
A glass bridge 300 meters above Zhangjiajie Canyon in Hunan province was due to open in July 2016. Its length is 430 meters, its height is about 300 meters.
The "Hero's Bridge" lies 180 meters above the ground and is located in Shinyuzhai National Park in Hunan province. It was opened last autumn.
The 260-meter long Yuntai Mountain Trail runs over 1000 meters above the ground. It also opened in September 2015.
The Yunduan Glass Observation Deck is located over 700 meters above the ground. It opened in the summer of 2015.
Here is a short video about how tourists manage to walk on such bridges. Spoiler alert: They're a little worried.
In May 2016, the world's largest glass observation deck was opened 70 km from Beijing. The total area of the Pingu platform is 415 m2, and it is located at an altitude of 400 m. Moreover, all parts, including the floor and side rails, are made of glass. However, you should not be afraid of such an engineering solution. The platform is constructed of high strength glass with the addition of a titanium alloy. The developers are fully confident in the absolute safety of this attraction.
Views
The glass platform is located on a 400-meter mountain peak and retreats 33 meters from the edge of the cliff. Right under the feet of tourists, a breathtaking view of the famous Shilin Stone Forest and Jidong Gorge opens up. The place is truly picturesque: majestic mountains, a rapid river, waterfalls. The many steep limestone cliffs resemble a real stone forest. Shilin is even called the wonder of the world. It is hard to believe that this was done by nature.
Thanks to its glass construction and indescribable views, Pingu has even been compared to the Skywalk above the Grand Canyon in the United States. The "Sky Trail" is located at an altitude of 1.2 km, but is extended from the edge by only 20 m and has a smaller area.
Impressions
The observation deck "Pingu" has the shape of a vicious circle and resembles a UFO. Everyone can walk along the platform and take a close look at the local beauty. However, for tourists, the glass floor becomes a test of courage and, in a sense, a medicine:
- First, guests experience an adrenaline rush. It's not easy to see the abyss under your feet. The brain refuses to believe that you can resist and not fall down. Feeling is compared to a parachute jump.
- Then there is absolute relaxation. It begins to seem to a person that he is floating in the air or is in zero gravity. The effect relieves stress and nervous tension, which is especially beneficial for residents of megacities. Yogis even come to the site in search of nirvana. And some visitors simply lie down on the transparent floor for maximum relaxation.
The glass observation deck is never empty. Crowds of tourists walk along it in search of beautiful views, enlightenment or a good angle for a photo. After all, what could be more original than a snapshot over an abyss.
Hello. Observation decks of the world always attract many tourists who want to get some unusual and unforgettable experience while on their journey. Do you know where the highest observation decks are located, where travelers seek to get their share of adrenaline?
In the French Alps, at an altitude of 3842 meters, there is a glass cube that hangs over an abyss. Photo from such a height they will be better than from a copter, and you will definitely never forget your feelings. All visitors to this observation deck are given white slippers, but this is without any second thought, just so as not to scratch the transparent floor.
Price
By cable car in both directions 57 euros per person, and after the cable car, you need to go along the bridge between the rocks and then take another lift to the cube itself.
The longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world
Where do you think he is? That's right, pride in our country is simply bursting, it is located in Russia, in Krasnaya Polyana. To visit it, you need to visit the SkyPark mountain park and there you will find this unique structure. The suspension bridge is 439 meters long and is 207 meters above the ground.
Only from this point can you see and admire all the beauty of the Akhtyn gorge and the surrounding mountains. But, do not be afraid of such a height, being on the bridge, as its creator assures, the bridge is able to withstand hurricane winds and earthquakes up to 9 points.
In the same amusement park, for fans of extreme sports, there is the Mowgli rope park, where the highest swing in the world is waiting for you at a height of 107 meters. And in the near future, you will be able to dine at the restaurant, which will be located on the edge of the cliff.
How much does the ticket cost?
Today, to visit the bridge, the prices are as follows: an adult ticket costs 1250 rubles, children under five and adults over 75 years old, admission is free, and for children from 5 to 12 years old, the ticket will cost 600 rubles.
Viaduct in the city of Millau in the south of France
It is the tallest cable-stayed road bridge in the world. So, when traveling in France, do not forget to take a ride on this attraction. The bridge is 2.5 km long and is part of the road from Paris to the town of Béziers. Almost 400 million euros were spent on its construction, so travel on it is paid, in about 80 years the bridge should pay for itself.
What's the fare
To cross the bridge in a car, you need to pay six euros, and for fans of two-wheeled vehicles (scooter, motorcycle) almost 4 euros.
Glass Bridge of the Petronas Towers
It is located in Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, where the Petronas towers are located (their height is 452 m), and the glass bridge is located between these skyscrapers at a height of 170 meters. It is not easy to get here (only 300 people a day), first you need to stand in a queue for many hours and if happiness smiles at you, then for $ 24 you can safely walk along this glass structure, as well as climb another observation deck on the 86th floor.
Willis Tower in America in Chicago
The tallest skyscraper in the United States, its height is 443 meters, and the observation deck consists of four glass balconies, which are extended from the building at the level of 103 floors, which can accommodate no more than five people.
In good cloudless weather (visibility up to 80 km), in addition to views of Chicago and its environs, you can still see the territory of four states, such as Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin.
What is the price?
As always, when visiting such unique places, you need to stand in a long line and get a ticket for only $ 16. But the wait is worth the experience.
Lotte World Tower skyscraper in South Korea
This building is located in Seoul and it houses (from 117 to 122 floors) the highest stationary, glazed observation deck in the world SeoulSky. From it, in clear weather, you can see the surrounding area for several tens of kilometers.
In addition, the building itself contains:
- The largest aquarium in the world.
- The world's highest pool.
- A cinema with the world's largest screen.
How much does the ticket cost?
For a ticket for an adult, you will have to pay $ 27, for a child $ 24. There is also a skip-the-line ticket, it costs $ 50.
The world's highest single-support bridge
It is located in Malaysia on the Pulau Langkawi island, above the gorge at an altitude of 700m. This bridge is supported by just one metal support with eight cables. It has 2 viewing platforms from which you can take amazing pictures, the main thing camera do not forget.
Visit price
A ticket costs about $ 13, and you need to get here by cable car (2.2 km), then by a glass elevator, in general, an excellent excursion. By the way, the price also includes a visit:
- 6D - cinema.
- 3D - museum.
- Planetarium.
Arizona Sky Trail USA
This observation deck is located in the "Grand Canyon" National Park of America at an altitude of 1219 meters and also hangs over the cliff for 20 meters.
What is the price
A ticket will cost $ 30 per person.
The scariest attraction in the world
You can "tickle" your nerves in China in the Hunan province, where the Zhangjiajie National Park is located. There is the famous "Path of Fear" at an altitude of 1400 meters. To be on the observation deck, you must first overcome this "path" (or yourself) wearing shoe covers that will be given to you. If you nevertheless decide to walk over the abyss, you can visit the restaurant and the "Heavenly Gates" temple on the top of the mountain.
Price
For visiting the "Path of Fear" and the temple, you will have to pay $ 37 per person, and to get to the trail, a cable car, 7.5 kilometers long, will help you.
Observation deck in the Bavarian Alps in Germany
It is located on the Alpspitz mountain peak at an altitude of 2,628 meters and consists of two crossed platforms. One of them is extended 13 meters above the abyss, and the other 11 meters.
Ticket price
For the funicular, with which you will get to the observation deck, you will need to pay 27 euros for an adult and 15 euros for a child. And if suddenly your dog also wants to admire the views of the Alps, then a ticket for his pet will cost 4 euros.
Good to know
And on earth, it is no less interesting to visit the longest tourist one, which is located in China, or spend the night in the floating one, which is located in the Japanese park “Huis Ten Bosch”.
I wish you to visit as many interesting places as possible.
Several glass pedestrian bridges have been built, which are of great interest to tourists and local residents. They give a delightful experience when crossing an abyss and allow the pedestrian to test their courage and courage.
Glass bridges are a national hobby of the Chinese. Nowhere in the world are there so many facilities like China. They are very popular, and their number is growing exponentially every year.
Today these bridges are trending in China. Their construction is inexpensive, and the effect of the influx of tourists quickly pays for the investment. Glass paths over steep cliffs and viewing platforms with glass floors are no less in demand here.
Glass bridges
1) . It is located at an altitude of about 300 m, has a length of more than 400 m and can simultaneously support up to eight hundred people.
The glass covering of the lower part of the structure has undergone a huge number of safety tests for pedestrians, incl. resistance to high and low ambient temperatures, their sharp drops, to strong winds, etc.
Because of the glass floor, the bridge looks like invisibility, and pedestrians have the feeling that they are walking through the air, soaring in the clouds. But such a journey is beyond the power of children and people suffering from actophobia - fear of heights. They may have a nervous attack.
2) The second bridge in Hunan province can be found in Zhangjiajie Park. It is called the Bridge of the Brave. It is about 300 m long and hangs between two hills at an altitude of about 180 m.
Previously, the bridge was made of wood, but gradually the interest of tourists and vacationers in the park began to fade away, and a modern decision was made: to make it out of glass. First, an experiment was carried out: a small part was covered with glass.
Visitors to the park liked to walk high above the ground in the clouds, so it was decided to make the entire pedestrian walking bridge glass. Since then, he has enjoyed deafening popularity.
Experts are sure that the 6 cm thick glass floor is completely safe, you can jump on it. But few people decide on such actions. The vast majority of pedestrians move across the bridge with their eyes closed or crawling.
3) The cracking glass bridge in China near the Taihanshan Mountain, it is located at an altitude of almost 1,200 meters. In fact, the appearance of "cracks" is an attraction or a special effect, a way to once again test pedestrians for their courage.
It is important to note that from such a special effect, an unprepared pedestrian can simply have a myocardial infarction. Local authorities believe that this is just a playful "provocation", but continue to be criticized by the population.
But in 2015, the special effect glass actually began to crack, and it was removed and repaired. But after the renovation, they installed "cracking" glass, explaining this by the great popularity of the attraction among the audience.
4) New glass bridge appears in southern China, only the most courageous and reckless people will be able to walk on it. It runs around a steep cliff at an altitude of over 1,500 meters, called the "Wriggling Dragon" and leads to Mount Tianmen.
The bridge is over 100 meters long and narrow - about 1.5 meters. Walking along it, pedestrians see pictures of the surrounding nature of extraordinary beauty: a valley below and mountains floating by clouds.
Glass observation decks and trails
1) Near Beijing is the famous Shilin Forest. In this forest, there is a playground with a glass floor. It has an area of over 400 km2. m, a height of more than 400 m and gives an excellent view of Shilin: huge stones mixed with trees.
2) In the south of China, in the mountains in 2015, a path more than 250 m long was opened. It is located on the steep side of the mountain, and in order to walk along it, it takes a lot of courage, which the Chinese are so fond of demonstrating.
3) The Yunduan glass observation deck is located at an altitude of over 700 m. It was opened in the summer of 2015, extends far into the abyss from the mountain cliff to which it is attached, and offers viewers a magnificent view from above.
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