Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge, Glass footbridge in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, China.
The Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge is a suspension footbridge made of transparent glass that spans a deep valley in Hunan province, connecting two rock faces 300 meters above the floor below. The structure measures 430 meters in length and 6 meters in width, with a walking surface composed entirely of see-through glass panels that allow views straight down into the gorge.
Designed by Israeli architect Haim Dotan, the bridge opened to the public on 20 August 2016. Thirteen days later, on 2 September 2016, authorities closed it after visitor numbers far exceeded the planned capacity, and it reopened on 30 September 2016. The record as longest glass bridge later passed to a bridge in the Grand Canyon Scenic Area, Hebei.
The bridge's Chinese name, Yuntiandu (云天渡), means "Cloud Sky Crossing". It was designed by Israeli architect Haim Dotan, and its opening on 20 August 2016 was attended by officials who promoted it as a record-setting attraction. Visitors often pause on the glass panels to watch the canyon floor 300 metres below, and the bridge has become a backdrop for photographs and videos shared widely online.
The bridge opens daily between 09:00 and 15:30, and visitors must book tickets in advance and present valid identification before entering the facility. The walking surface can become slippery in rain, so shoe covers are often provided at the entrance to prevent falls and protect the glass surface.
Three long swings hang from the underside of the deck, and the bridge holds a provision for a 285-metre bungee jump, described as the highest in the world. The Management Committee credits the design and construction with ten world records. The longest glass bridge title later passed to a bridge in the Grand Canyon Scenic Area, Hebei.
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