In China, The World’s Highest Bridge Opened on Sunday. The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge Hangs over A Deep Gorge: Crossing Cars Drive 625 Meters Above the River.
The Bridge in the Southern Province of Guizhou Significantly Shortens Travel Time Between the Two Riverbanks. Motorists used to take more than an hour to cross the gorge and the beipan river. Now it is two minutes.
The Authorities Hope That the New Route Will Stimulate the Economic Development of the Region. In Addition, The Bridge Should Become a Tourist Attraction. For example, a viewpoint with catering facilities has been opened and it is possible to take a helicopter tour.
The Construction of the Bridge, which Rests on Two Large Blue Pylons, Begen in 2022. Sunday was a special ceremony to open the bridge.
The Bridge is So High That The Eiffel Tower Could Almost Fit Under It Twice. The Bridge Takes over the record from the Baipanjiang Bridge in the Same Province. That hangs 565 meters above the river.
The Mountainous Province of Guizhou Has Several High Bridges. The Authorities Want To Make The Area More Accessible with New Highways.