The world's longest and highest glass bridge in Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, will reopen for China's Golden Week holiday in October, after a month long safety overhaul.
The transparent glass walkway gives visitors stunning views of the Grand Canyon Scenes in Zhangjiajie.
This UNESCO world heritage site, was temporarily closed at the beginning of September, following a huge influx of tourists after its initial opening on August 20 this year.
The bridge was closed for safety modifications due to the need for an internal system upgrade, as more than 10,000 people were visiting the site every day, exceeding the planned daily limit of 8,000.
According to the bridge management committee, the reopening of the bridge will enable tourists to visit the bridge by swiping their ID cards on machines at the entrance. They have also installed an intelligent monitoring system that will help control the population flow at the entrance and exit, and they have prepared a free shuttle bus service to take visitors to the area.
The 430-meter long, 6-meter wide bridge is paved with 99 panes of three-layer transparent glass and hangs between two steep cliffs 300 meters above the ground.
The bridge sets 10 world records for its design and construction.
The Cost: A ticket for the bridge would costs 138 yuan (about USD21).
What you shouldn't take with you : No personal belongings are allowed on the bridge except wallets and mobile phones. Visitors are not allowed to wear high heels and must cross the bridge without the aid of the railings.
The bridge sets 10 world records for its design and construction.
The Cost: A ticket for the bridge would costs 138 yuan (about USD21).
What you shouldn't take with you : No personal belongings are allowed on the bridge except wallets and mobile phones. Visitors are not allowed to wear high heels and must cross the bridge without the aid of the railings.