Experience Guizhou’s Huajiang Canyon Bridge, the world’s highest bridge, with glass walkways, stunning views, and adventure in southwest China.
World’s Highest Bridge Meets Dramatic Landscapes
Opened in late September, the Huajiang Canyon Bridge in Guizhou Province has quickly become a must-visit spot for thrill-seekers and travellers. Spanning 2,890 meters and standing 625 meters above the water, it holds the title of the world’s highest bridge. Its main span stretches 1,420 meters, making it the largest in any mountainous area.
Visitors can stroll across transparent glass walkways, step onto observation platforms, or simply take in the bridge from nearby villages. Many pause to capture photos framed by drifting clouds, creating a scene reminiscent of traditional Chinese ink paintings.
Adventure and Romance in the Sky
For young adventurers like Lin Xi from Chongqing, the bridge offers more than just sightseeing. Secured with safety ropes, Lin tested the high-altitude rope walk, describing it as “walking in a sea of clouds, with only my heartbeat as company—thrilling and unforgettable.”
The bridge also inspires romance. Couples can register their marriage at the “Sky-High Civil Affairs Station,” or send letters from the “Cloud Post Office,” floating their thoughts through the misty heights.
Bridges, Villages, and Life in Guizhou
The bridge has sparked tourism in nearby villages. In Wuli Village, local traffic exceeded 10,000 vehicles on October 1st, as visitors sought the best angles to photograph the bridge. At Flower River Village, travellers sip tea on the stone courtyards of Bouyei-style houses while capturing shots that juxtapose ancient footbridges with the modern marvel overhead.
Beyond sightseeing, the bridge shortens travel between the canyon’s two sides from two hours to just two minutes. Guizhou now has more than 30,000 bridges, earning it the nickname “the world’s bridge museum.” It also showcases how infrastructure can transform landscapes—and lives.
Written by Chen Wang, additional reporting by CCTV.com, Guizhou Daily, CNS.
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