AT recent times In China, a new trend has emerged - the construction of glass bridges and platforms. These creepy places attract thousands of tourists who want to tickle their nerves. This is what the transparent bridge looks like:

Just imagine, circular views of the picturesque landscape open up under your feet. It seems as if you are floating above the ground. However, few will feel such euphoria.

Transparent bridge over the abyss or glass platform will cause panic attacks in impressionable people. And although the Chinese consider walking in such places the best cure for acrophobia, experts still recommend refraining from such radical methods of dealing with the disease. Here, an obsessive fear of heights can develop into an overwhelming panic attack and provoke heart problems.

You do not suffer from acrophobia and the transparent bridge over the abyss does not cause you fear? Don't be fooled! You never know how your brain will react in a given situation. The instinct of self-preservation is very strong, and your eyes see the danger. In the photo you can see how people get on all fours, cling to the rock, and some are even afraid to walk, so they are dragged by their legs or arms.

However, if you are a fearless extreme seeker looking for new experiences, the transparent bridge in China is exactly what you need. Such entertainment is much safer than high-speed racing and skydiving. No risk. But a lot of impressions!

3 glass bridges over the cliff of the steep mountain Tianmen

First glass bridge was built here in autumn 2011. The thickness of the glass is only 6 cm. The second one opened for visitors in May 2016. For especially brave tourists bungee jumping into the abyss is offered.

The third transparent bridge on Mount Tianmen called "Wriggling Dragon" was built in 2017. The height above the abyss is 1500 meters! The glass path leads to the top of the mountain, meandering around the hill and offering breathtaking views to tourists.

Is the transparent bridge in China cracked or not?

More recently, the whole world has spread the news that the transparent bridge in China is cracking. One fine day, a crunch of glass was heard under the feet of frightened tourists, and many cracks formed. Video footage of the incident has also surfaced online. In fact, the administration of the attraction has planned a similar show.

Special panels were built into the glass bridge, which created a "cracking" effect. Many visitors denounced the park management for this. And right! You should be warned about this in advance. After all, a strong fright can cause a heart attack!

The longest glass bridge in the world made in China

For 1.5 years in the province of Hebei, the longest transparent bridge in the world was erected over two cliffs, which entered the Book of Records. A transparent bridge 488 meters long hung over the abyss at a height of 250 meters (approximately the level of the 66th floor of the building).

Not only is the glass only 4 cm thick, but this bridge also wobbles a little! It should be said that the structure has been tested for strength and meets all safety standards, but the realization that only a few centimeters of glass separates you from the abyss will provide a decent adrenaline rush.

Demonstration test of a glass bridge

Another glass viewpoint in China September 2nd, 2018

The fashion for extreme bridges, crossings and viewing platforms continues.

In China, there are already several glass suspension bridges over the abyss and glass walkways along the cliffs. And recently, another transparent glass observation deck appeared on the edge of the mountain at an altitude of 768 meters above sea level. An extreme terrace near Beijing rises 400 meters above a picturesque valley.

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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 its kind in the world, which has already become famous all over the world. Tourists from all over China, and not only, come here to admire the unique view and test their willpower.

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The Glass Platform is located in Shilinxia Tourist Area in Pinggu District near Beijing. The suspension bridge is 32.8 meters wide. The length is 11 meters longer than that of a similar design in the USA - in the Grand Canyon. On the this moment it is the longest observation platform in the world.

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The futuristic design fits well into the picturesque gorge - as if a flying saucer has landed here. Stunning views of the mountains and the forest are open to brave tourists, but not everyone dares to set foot here. Moving across the 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.

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It really can be called a crime if you come here without a camera. Therefore, tourists use every second to take amazing 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 walking along the circular bridge across the valley, admiring the villages, mountains and forest, and also feeling part of nature.

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By the way, Acrophobia is the fear of heights. Being at a height, an acrophobic sufferer experiences nausea and dizziness.

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Built several glass pedestrian bridges that are of great interest to tourists and local residents. They give a delightful feeling when crossing the abyss and allow the pedestrian to test himself for courage and courage.

Glass bridges are a national hobby of the Chinese. Nowhere in the world there are so many such structures as in China. They are very popular, and their number is increasing exponentially every year.

These bridges are trending in China today. Their construction is inexpensive, and the effect of the influx of tourists quickly pays off the investment. No less in demand here glass trails over steep cliffs and viewing platforms with glass floors.

one) . It is located at an altitude of about 300 m, has a length of more than 400 m and can simultaneously withstand up to eight hundred people.

The glass cover of the lower part of the structure has been subjected to a huge number of pedestrian safety tests, incl. resistance to high and low temperatures environment, their sharp drops, to a strong wind, etc.

Because of the glass floor, the bridge looks invisible, and pedestrians get the feeling that they are walking on air, floating 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 can be found in Zhangjiajie Park. It is called the Bridge of the Brave. It has a length of about 300 m and hangs between two hills at a height 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 it was decided modern solution: make it out of glass. First, they conducted an experiment: they covered a small part with glass.

Visitors to the park liked to walk high above the ground in the clouds, then it was decided to make the whole pedestrian walking bridge glass. Since then, it has been wildly popular.

Experts are sure that the 6 cm thick glass floor is completely safe, you can jump on it. But few people dare to take such actions. The vast majority of pedestrians move across the bridge with their eyes closed or crawling.

3) Cracking glass bridge in China near Mount Taihanshan 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 the courage of pedestrians.

It is important to note that an unprepared pedestrian can simply have a myocardial infarction from such a special effect. Local authorities believe that this is just a game "provocation", but continue to be criticized among the population.

But in 2015, the special effect glass actually started cracking and was removed and repaired. But after the repair, they put in “cracking” glass, explaining this by the great popularity of the attraction among the audience.

4) A new glass bridge appears in southern China, only the most courageous and reckless people will be able to pass through it. It runs around a sheer cliff at an altitude of more than 1,500 meters, called the "Wriggling Dragon" and leads to Mount Tianmen.

The length of the bridge is more than 100 meters, it is narrow - about 1.5 meters. Passing through it, pedestrians see pictures of the surrounding nature of extraordinary beauty: a valley lying below and mountains floating past a cloud.

Glass lookouts and trails

1) Near Beijing is the famous Shilin Forest. This forest is equipped with a platform with a glass floor. It has an area of ​​more than 400 km. 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, a path more than 250 meters long was opened in 2015. It is located on the steep side of the mountain, and it takes a lot of courage to walk along it, which the Chinese love to demonstrate so much.

3) The Yunduan Glass Observation Deck is over 700m high. It was opened in the summer of 2015, extends far into the abyss from the mountain cliff it is attached to, and offers viewers a magnificent view from above.

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Acrophobia is the fear of heights. Being at a height, an acrophobic sufferer experiences nausea and dizziness. Familiar sensations? If yes, then forget about this attraction. In China, there are already several glass suspension bridges over the abyss and glass walkways along the cliffs. And recently, another transparent glass observation deck appeared on the edge of the mountain at an altitude of 768 meters above sea level. An extreme terrace near Beijing rises 400 meters above a 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 its kind in the world, which has already become famous all over 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 Shilinxia Tourist Area in Pinggu 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 the picturesque gorge - as if a flying saucer has landed here. Stunning views of the mountains and the forest are open to brave tourists, but not everyone dares to set foot here. Moving across the 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 really can be called a crime if you come here without a camera. Therefore, tourists use every second to take amazing 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 walking along the circular bridge across the valley, admiring the villages, mountains and forest, and also feeling part of nature.

We are already accustomed to glass panoramic walls, but what about a glass floor?

And if this floor is at a height of 100 or 1000 meters?

The glass cube is located on the 88th floor of the Eureka Tower in Melbourne.

The observation deck "sticks out" from the high-rise by 3 meters.

The deck is located 300 meters from ground level.

Skywalk platform in Sydney, Australia

Outdoor observation deck on the Sydney TV tower.

The outdoor observation deck is at 268 meters and at 250 meters there is an indoor observation deck with a regular floor.

Viewpoint "Five Fingers" in the Austrian Alps

The site "Five fingers" is located above the Hallstatt lake in Austria

Each of the "fingers" protrudes 4 meters above the abyss 400 meters deep.

All "fingers" have their own zest.
a frame is installed on the first finger so that visitors can take a photo portrait as a keepsake;
at the second finger the floor is made of transparent glass so that visitors can literally "hover over the abyss";
the third (central) finger is shorter than the rest and closed to the public - this symbolizes the inaccessibility and freedom of the mountains;
at the fourth finger, a hole was made in the floor through which one can observe the cliff under oneself;
a free telescope is installed on the fifth finger.

Observation deck in Triassic Park, Austria

The observation deck in the form of a coral is located in the Triassic Park, Waidring, Tyrol.

The floor on the site is partially glass.

Tower Bridge in London, UK

The glass floor of the gallery at the top of the Tower Bridge is 42 meters high, 11 meters long and almost 2 meters wide.

Visitors can watch the bridge being drawn up and see ships sailing down the Thames.

AlpspiX observation deck in Germany

The AlpspiX observation deck is located above the "Hell Valley" in the Bavarian Alps.

The platform consists of two crossed platforms. One of them is "pushed" into the abyss by 13 meters, and the other - by 11 meters. Each platform is 24 meters long and 3 meters wide.

The floor, however, is not glass, but slatted, but still transparent, everything is visible.

Observation deck in national park Jasper,

Alberta, Canada

In the Canadian Jasper National Park, located in the province of Alberta, there is an observation deck called the Glacier Skywalk.

It is located at an altitude of 280 meters above the Sunwapta valley.

Observation deck at the TV tower in Calgary, Province Of Alberta, Canada

The observation deck is located on the TV tower in Calgary.

Height above ground - 191 meters

Suspension bridge in Hunanpijan village, Hunan province, China

The bridge is located above the gorge at a height of 180 meters.

The bridge is constantly swaying in the wind!

Bridge on Tianmen Rock, Hunan Province, China

In Hunan Province, China sheer cliff Tianmen (Tianmen) 1430 meters high, a glass observation bridge was built.

The length of the glass section is 60 meters, the width is about a meter

Tourists are given cloth overshoes to walk along a glass walkway, which is 2.5 inches thick.

There are also observation decks of the cantilever type. under the feet - glass, and under the glass - the abyss.

Yunduan Bridge in Chongqing, China

The bridge was built on top of a steep cliff.

The length of the suspended platform is 26.68 meters, and the depth of the gorge under it reaches 718 meters. The structure was designed to withstand an earthquake of magnitude 8.

Yunduan Bridge can accommodate up to 200 people at the same time: the design is designed for loads up to 9 tons per square meter.

Glass corridor and observation deck in Shanghai, China

The glass corridor and observation deck are located in the Shanghai World Financial Center.

The floor is not solid, but consists of separate glass inserts. The height above the ground is 474 meters.

Observation deck at the Ostankino television tower, Moscow, Russia

The observation deck of the Ostankino television tower is located at an altitude of 337 meters.

Each of these elements is designed to withstand a weight of up to 10 tons.

Skywalk Observation Deck over the Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon Skywalk), USA

The Skywalk Observation Deck is the world's first horseshoe-shaped cantilevered glass bridge, hovering over the Grand Canyon at an altitude of about 1200 meters and 21 meters from the edge of the abyss.

No cables or brackets limit the 720° view. The transparent floor of the bridge, 10 cm thick, and its entire open glass structure make it possible to "take a step from the edge grand canyon", take a bird's eye view of this amazing natural wonder.

The Skywalk Bridge is 3m wide, 42m long and 1.5m high. To date, the Grand Canyon SkyWalk is the tallest building in the world and the first structure of its kind in the world, and the reinforcing bars holding the bridge are the largest in the world. Interestingly, cranes were not used in the construction of this engineering marvel.

"Infinite Room" over the abyss in the USA

"Endless Room" is located in Wisconsin

The "endless" room has 3264 windows and at the end a glass floor over the tops of the trees.

Glass balcony in Chicago, Illinois, USA

The glass balcony is located on the 103rd floor of the Sears Tower skyscraper in Chicago. In total, the skyscraper has 110 floors.

There are 4 glass balconies and each of them is able to withstand a load of 5 tons.

The height above the ground is 412 meters, the width of the balconies is 1.22 meters.

Observation deck "Step into the void" in the French Alps

Observation deck "Step into the Void" ("Step Into the Void"). located on top of the Aiguille du Midi in France

The glass room has five transparent facets, each of which consists of three heavy-duty glass layers.

And under your feet - 1035 meters of alpine air and glaciers, in front - a magnificent view of the French, Swiss and Italian Alps.