Terror at 3,500 feet as glass walkway in china cracks. Will checkin at wulingyuan hotel on the 22nd around 12pm, after lunch we only have a half day more, plan to go to yellow stone village or golden whip stream, not sure whether we have enough time to cover both need info which one is worth going and doable in a half day time. Unless you have a stomach of steel, which might make your internal organ seem like a stronger structure than the brand new glass bridge that just opened in china. From pier shafts over major rivers to bearing seats, there are many unique ways to repair bridges that will minimize track interruptions. After opening to the public just two weeks ago, the worlds tallest and longest glass bridge has suddenly closed down. The new glass bridge is located in the zhangjiajie grand canyon scenic area, which by bus is about 30 minutes from the wulingyuan bus station. Oct 06, 2015 a glass pane on a twoweekold transparent walkway cracked yesterday on yuntai mountain, central china. Oct 12, 2017 the glass bridge in china thats made to crack under tourists feet. A glassbottomed bridge in china heralded as a recordbreaker when. The dizzying footbridge spans between two cliffs in the national park of zhangjiajie.
Located in southcentral china, the recordbreaking zhangjiajie grand. Glass bridge in china cracks as a man falls down, but theres more to it. Cross the sky zhangjiajie glass bridge lead to china. In order to name this glass bridge properly, zhangjiajie grand canyon scenic spot also holds a global bridge name collection. Oct 06, 2015 i looked down and i saw that there was a crack in the floor. Tourists tread gingerly over this indianajones style walkway in china, lodged precariously almost a kilometre and a half up a sheer rock face on the tianmen. Zhangjiajie glass bridge guidance advice during peak season. Management, regulations and proper maintenance are lacking. Currently, the bridge is closed down for repair and will reopen once the repairs are done. Oct 07, 2015 the haohan qiao bridge, which means brave mens bridge in english, is a mere 590 feet off the ground. The unique geographic features such as the avatar mountain, and the worlds longest glass bridge makes zhangjiajie one of the most popular destinations in china. As the highlight of zhangjiajie grand canyon, zhangjiajie glass bridge is the highest and longest glassbottomed bridge in the world. We found it less crowded on the far side of the bridge. Right under their feet was a dizzying drop of more than 3,000 feet, and by week one, millions of selfies and groufies taken on the bridge flooded social mediatourists walking on their own looking like it was no big deal, people daring each other to cross first, trembling visitors practically crawling across with their eyes closed, and others having to be dragged hand and foot by their friends.
Oct 09, 2017 later in 2015, the owners of the much hyped zhangjiajie bridge held numerous publicity rounds of safety testing, in order to assure the public of its structural soundness ahead of launch. It is building between lishuya and wuwangpo of zhangjiajie grand canyon. Jun 03, 2017 the view from the bridge is nice each side has vertical stone cliffs and we could see new trails and buildings being built in the canyon. When asked if the bridge was cracked or broken, the spokesperson said. Those with a fear of heights should look away now, as the brand new zhangjiajie bridge in. Skywalks are located in tianmen mountain, about 85 kilometers away from the grand canyon. Zhangjiajie glass bridge is the worlds longest and highest glassbottomed bridge spanning over two mountains in zhangjiajie grand canyon it is a mustsee attraction if you want to experience something exciting in china. However, they decided to temporarily close the bridge to ensure its safety. You will see the highlights of zhangjiajie the national forest park, the glass bridge in zhangjiajie grand canyon, and tianmen mountain and have some unique experiences and smart escapes that go beyond an ordinary tour. The bridge stretches between two dramatic cliffs,380 meters long and 300 meters from the bottom of the zhangjiajie grand canyon, which makes it the both tallest and longest glass bridge in the world. A video of a tourist guide terrified by the sight of a bridges glass bottom cracking has gone viral recently in east taihang mountains, in handan. China glass bridge funny 2017 afraid of height glass bridge terrified tourists in china dragged across glass bridge above canyon the moment you realise being 164foothigh on a glass bridge isnt.
Someone thought it was funny to make a glass bridge look. The walkway is currently closed for repairs after a panel of glass along. A glassbottomed bridge in zhangjiajie, in chinas henan province afp via getty images. Later in 2015, the owners of the much hyped zhangjiajie bridge held numerous publicity rounds of safety testing, in order to assure the public of its structural soundness ahead of launch. The recordbreaking structure hanging over zhangjiajie grand. I looked down and i saw that there was a crack in the floor. The bridge is expected to open to the public in july, the south china morning post reports, and is sure to result in terrified walkers struggling to hold onto their breakfasts. Daredevil volunteers test glass bridge safety in china. Chinas zhangjiajie glass bridge closes after two weeks bbc. Our zhangjiajie tours give you inspiration to start planning your trip there. Opened in 2016 as the highest and largest footbridge ever constructed, the zhangjiajie grand canyon glass footbridge is also the most successful tourist footbridge ever created with several million tourists a year experiencing the 85story high glass walk above the clouds. Yuntaishan overcliff glass bridge cracked in c china oct. The glassbottomed walkway in china that cracks under your feet save walkers on a glass bridge at shiniuzhai national geological park one. Im staying at zhangjiajie zhongtian international youth hostel.
Im traveling to zhangjiajie this upcoming november and definitely want to visit this glass bridge. I stayed in geographer hostel 5 minutes from zhangjiajie city bus station and they can help you with those tickets i didnt go to glass bridge but i bought mount tian mens ticket with them for a cheaper price. One of chinas new glassbottom bridges cracks 3,500. One of chinas new glassbottom bridges cracks 3,500 feet. Tourist terrified by new glass walkway that cracks under weight. The glassbottomed walkway in china that cracks under your. According to the limited information ive found, this. The bridge is made of three planes of tempered glass, and only the top pane was cracked, according to the association. The first is located in zhangjiajie grand canyon, it is the real zhangjiajie glass bridge.
Glass bridge in china cracks as a man falls down, but. Tianmen mountain is a very popular tourist attraction because of the glass sky walk, located feet above the sea level on the side of the tianmen mountain in zhangjiajie province of china. Strung between two mountains over the zhangjiajie grand canyon, the zhangjiajie glass bridge is the longest glass bottomed bridge in the world. At a quarter of a mile long, and a height of nearly 1,000 feet above ground, chinas zhangjiajie bridge would be nervewracking if its bottom wasnt made. Another glassbottom bridge is set to open in the zhangjiajie grand canyon area, cnn reported. Terror at 3,500 feet as glass walkway in china cracks usa today. The glass bridge in china thats made to crack under tourists. The 430meterlong walkway joins two sides of the zhangjiajie grand canyon and is made from reinforced glued glass panels. Yuntai mountain glass tourist bridge in china cracks cbs. When asked if the bridge was cracked or broken, the spokesperson said there was no problem.
For most visitors, the visual highlight of a trip to the zhangjiajie glass bridge will be viewing the gorge between their toes through glass panels 2 inches thick. When it opened it was the longest and tallest glass bottomed bridge in the world. The zangjiajie national forests amazing 60meter long bridge encircles the face of the tianmen mountain with a 3ftwide, 2. It stretches 430 meters 1411 feet long and 6 meters 20 feet wide, hovering over a 300meter 984foot vertical drop. Zhangjiajie national forest park and glass skywalk tianmen. Jun 28, 2016 in that incident, which occurred at the bridge that had just opened at yuntai mountain in october 2015, a stainless steel cup managed to crack the glass, sending some running and screaming to the. The haohan qiao bridge, which means brave mens bridge in english, is a mere 590 feet off the ground. The bridge, built as an attraction for tourists, is glassbottomed and is transparent. Someone thought it was funny to make a glass bridge look like. Bay bridge crack repaired in a weekend crews worked nonstop for nearly 70 hours to repair a crack in an eyebar on the eastern span of the san francisco bay bridge. For english speaking staff, stay in a hostel instead of hotel. Famed china glass bridge cracks and breaks, sending tourists. The zhangjiajie grand canyon glass bridge opened in china august 20 but closed just days later due to the high volume of guests. Book your tickets online for the grand canyon of zhangjiajie, zhangjiajie.
China is acting to control glass bridges, walkways and viewing decks in the sky as safety concerns mount. Worlds longest glass bridge closes for maintenance two weeks after. Why did the zhangjiajie grand canyon glass bridge suddenly. Most terrifying walkway in the world, in the zhangjiajie. Zhangjiajie glass bridge, facts, tickets, transportation. You can also discover the beauty of the grand canyon through another route. I stayed in geographer hostel 5 minutes from zhangjiajie city bus station and they can help you with those tickets i didnt go to glass bridge but i bought mount tian mens ticket with them for a.
Dec 30, 2019 zhangjiajie glass bridge, aka zhangjiajie grand canyon skywalk, is the worlds longest and highest glass bridge, hanging over zhangjiajie grand canyon. But the bridge itself withstood the onslaught and even the weight of a volvo suv with 11 passengers. Zhangjiajie glass bridge, aka zhangjiajie grand canyon skywalk, is the worlds longest and highest glass bridge, hanging over zhangjiajie grand canyon. There are loads of glass skywalks around the world that aim to challenge scaredy cats to make the terrifying trek across without tossing their cookies. He said there had been no accidents and the bridge was not cracked or broken. Following an alarming glass bridge cracking incident at the yuntai mountain in northern henan in 2015, authorities in zhangjiajie were eager to. Zhangjiajie national forest park and glass skywalk.
The glass bridge in china thats made to crack under. Concrete bridge repair castinplace, grouting, epoxy injection, precast blocks and polymer bearing pads are just a few of the typical repair techniques employed by our crews to correct defective concrete. You can get a room for 2 in most places in china for rmb 200. The glass bridge is located in zhangjiajie grand canyon and there is no steel structure in the bridge which is made entirely of glass. Ways of visiting zhangjiajie glass bridge is a suspension bridge, hanging over a valley.
Walk across and take in the views on this guided group tour before continuing on a 1hour hike through the canyon. Tourists in china horrified as glass bridge cracks cgtn america. Zhangjiajie glass bridge main span of 430 meters, 375 meters long bridge, 6 meters. Why did the zhangjiajie grand canyon glass bridge suddenly close. Chinas zhangjiajie glass bridge the worlds longest and highest glass. The glass tourist walkway at yuntai mountain in chinas henan province is designed to thrill, with a seethrough platform suspended in parts 3,500.
Castinplace, grouting, epoxy injection, precast blocks and polymer bearing pads are just a few of the typical repair techniques employed by our crews to correct defective concrete. Glass bridge in china cracks as a man falls down, but theres more to it than meets the. In that incident, which occurred at the bridge that had just opened at yuntai mountain in october 2015, a stainless steel cup managed to crack the. Sep 02, 2016 a glassbottomed bridge in china heralded as a recordbreaker when it opened just days ago has closed for an urgent upgrade, officials say. Drone footage of the incredible design and engineering feat shows just how high the bridge sits above the zhangjiajie canyon floor. The move comes after a bridge in henan province cracked two weeks after opening. The worlds highest and longest glassbottomed bridge, over chinas zhangjiajie grand canyon, has closed days after opening. The glassbottomed walkway in china that cracks under your feet. Glass walkway in china ups the ante with glasscracking effect. The glass bridge in china thats made to crack under tourists feet.
Glass bridge in china cracks as a man falls down, but theres. Most people spend their time on the bridge lying down for photographs to try to give the appearance of flying or falling. There is no problem, if you dont want to walk over the glass bridge. Would you dare cross the worlds longest glassbottomed bridge. Chinas zhangjiajie glass bridge closes after two weeks bbc news.
Let me take you to approach the famous zhangjiajie glass bridge for. We are going to zhangjiajie on 2225 october with our 8months old baby. Chinas zhangjiajie glass bridge closes after two weeks. Bay bridge crack repaired in a weekend popular mechanics. In 2015, a glass skywalk in henan province cracked despite being open for only two weeks, sending tourists fleeing. Zhangjiajie glass bridge is the worlds longest and highest glassbottomed bridge spanning over two mountains in zhangjiajie grand canyon it is a mustsee attraction if you want to. One of chinas new glassbottom bridges cracks 3,500 feet above earth. Daredevil volunteers test glass bridge safety in china with. Villagers in parbat district of nepal couldnt believe when they first heard about this bridge that would connect district headquarter to.
Scary glass bridges shut in chinese province bbc news. Tourists in china horrified as glass bridge cracks youtube. See incredible pictures and images of the glass bridge in zhangjiajie grand canyon scenic area in the zhangjiajie national forest park, hunan province of china. Zhangjiajie national forest park and glass skywalk is a scenic point in 43.
Authorities have confirmed the incident and closed the tourist attraction for repair works. A glassbottomed bridge in china heralded as a recordbreaker when it opened just days ago has closed for an urgent upgrade, officials say. Chinese tourists scream after glassbottom walkway cracks. It is like a crack between two mountains, maybe a thousand steps it felt like that many, if not, its close to a thousand. Chinas first national forest park and a unesco world heritage site, zhangjiajie is now known to the world.
Mashable is the goto source for tech, digital culture and. Zhangjiajie glass bridge guidance advice during peak. Those with a fear of heights should look away now, as the brand new zhangjiajie bridge in china is revealed. Zhangjiajie glass bridge is a skywalk bridge in zhangjiajie, hunan, above the wulingyuan area. Hunan zhangjiajie grand canyon is famous for the worlds longest and highest glass bridge, which is about 430 meters long and 300 meters high. Watch the worlds highest glass bridge take a beating from. Worlds longest glassbottomed bridge opens in china. Dec 29, 2017 china glass bridge funny 2017 afraid of height glass bridge terrified tourists in china dragged across glass bridge above canyon the moment you realise being 164foothigh on a glass bridge isnt. But for those few who are brave enough to take their thrills to the next level, the ultimate fall awaits them on two separate platforms. Famed china glass bridge cracks and breaks, sending tourists on. Daredevil volunteers test glass bridge safety in china with sledgehammers video. Sep 06, 2016 after opening to the public just two weeks ago, the worlds tallest and longest glass bridge has suddenly closed down. Zhangjiajie tours, explore natural wonders in zhangjiajie. Cracks were found in a panel of the glass skywalk that just opened at yuntai mountain resort in henans jiaozuo.
China shuts glass bridges and walkways over safety fears the. Finally, cross the sky is chosen as the official name of the miraculous bridge because it symbolizes heaven and bridge in one to transfer people of the world. People are terrified to cross glass bridge glass bridge crack effect. Chinese see the dangers in their glass walkways world the times. Famed china glass bridge cracks and breaks, sending. Worlds tallest and longest glass bridge closes after only. Besides, the waterfalls, dense trees, fresh air and the mist on the stream add more charm to the scenic area. Chinas glass suspension that opened to the public a couple of weeks ago is closed again after it cracked right under tourists feet as if it wasnt terrifying enough, the 984footlong. Another glassbottom bridge is set to open in the zhangjiajie grand. Viewing waterfalls and water springs, walking on the high ladder, gallery road and stone forest, exploring mystery caves and strange stones, or challenging the worlds recorded glass bridge and cableway.
Ask shalomtan about the grand canyon of zhangjiajie. Tourists in china horrified as glass bridge cracks. Famed china glass bridge cracks and breaks, sending tourists on a. It is a landscape bridge, but also the scenic pedestrian traffic, tours, bungee jumping, liusuo, t station, and other functions. The stunning feat of architectural engineering is reportedly due to open to the public this summer and provides brave visitors with spectacular, unhindered views of the zhangjiajie national park in hunan province. Oct 10, 2017 this glass bridge in china appears to break under a mans weight and its super scary. Oct, 2017 glass walkway in china ups the ante with glasscracking effect. Chinas recordbreaking glass bridge closes cnn travel. Looking from a distance, it looks like a piece of white silk floating between the clouds and fog, hence it is also called yuntiandu, meaning a way of clouds to the sky. Worlds longest glassbottomed bridge opens in china video visitors flock to cross the longest glassbottomed bridge in the world after it opens in zhangjiajie park in hunan province, china.
Its believed it was to be smashed after a visitor dropped a mug. The bridge was closed temporarily for repairs after the incident. Like many other glass bridges and viewing structures across the world, the zhangjiajie bridge s glass panels are made of multiple layers, so visible cracks dont mean the panels will give way. Plan your road trip to zhangjiajie national forest park and glass skywalk in 43 with roadtrippers.
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