The world’s tallest bridge, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, has been officially opened to traffic in southwest China’s Guizhou Province, marking a major milestone in the country’s fast-growing infrastructure network.
Standing 625 meters above the Beipan River and stretching nearly 3 kilometers, the bridge cuts travel time across the canyon from two hours to just two minutes.
It towers almost nine times higher than San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge.
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Engineers overcame extreme construction challenges posed by the rugged Grand Canyon terrain through innovations in wind-resistance design, ultra-high-strength materials, drones, satellite navigation, and smart monitoring systems.
The project achieved millimeter-level precision in high-altitude construction.
Beyond its transport function, the bridge also offers recreational attractions, including sightseeing elevators, an observation hall, skydiving, bungee jumping, and a café at the top of its tower with panoramic mountain views.
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Guizhou, one of China’s least developed provinces, is now home to nearly half of the world’s 100 tallest bridges, underscoring its transformation into a hub of cutting-edge engineering.
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