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Zhangjiajie Glass footpath is a skywalk bridge in Zhangjiajie, Hunan, above the Wulingyuan area. The bridge, built as an attraction for tourists, is glass-bottomed and is transparent. When it opened it was the longest and tallest glass bottomed bridge in the world. The bridge, opened to the public on August 20, 2016, measures 430 metres (1,410 ft) in total length and 6 metres (20 ft) in width, and is suspended about 300 metres (980 ft) above the ground.[1] The bridge spans the canyon between two mountain cliffs in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in the northwest of Hunan province. It is designed to carry up to 800 visitors at a time. The bridge was designed by Israeli architect Haim Dotan.[2]
To build the bridge, engineers erected four support pillars on the edges of the walls of the canyon. The bridge is made of a metal frame with more than 120 glass panels. Each of these panels is three-layered and is a 5.1-centimetre-thick (2 in) slab of tempered glass. There are three long swings attached to the underside of the bridge. There is also a provision for making a 285-metre (935 ft) bungee jump, considered to be highest bungee jump in the world.[3]
According to the Management Committee of the Bridge, the bridge has set ten world records spanning its design and construction.[4] The record as longest glass bridge has since passed to a glass bridge in the Hongyagu Scenic Area, Hebei.[5]
On September 2, 2016, just 13 days after the bridge was opened, the authorities put out a notice saying that they were closing the bridge due to overwhelming visitor traffic.[6] The bridge, designed to hold 800 people at a time and expected to be visited by about 8,000 people per day, had reportedly attracted more than 80,000 visitors per day.[7] The authorities said that the government decided to suspend operations due to the "urgency to improve and update" the attraction, including its car parks, ticket-booking system, and customer service. The bridge reopened on September 30, 2016.[8]
Walk across the bridge at your own pace, taking in the panoramic views before walking back when you're ready. Be sure to look down into the valley below where occasionally you can see a black bear in its natural environment.
When the panels opened on the glass bridge, WHERE DID THEY GO? When TJ took his jump, dude just SHOT STRAIGHT DOWN INTO THE VOID! I think I actually just laughed because of the absurdity. Was sad to see so many go but I couldn't help but laugh at the falling/visual editing of the falling.
If someone is really tall, like 6'5", my guess is they had to at least fall 7 feet, so there is a few inches of space between the top of their head and the glass bridge. Did anyone say exactly how many feet under the glass bridge the padded floor was?
The 32-foot-high suspension bridge was a popular tourist attraction in the Limpakuwus Pine Forest in Central Java's Banyumas Regency. The glass broke while 11 tourists were walking on the bridge at 10 a.m., per The Post.
A video of the incident went viral on TikTok, garnering over two million views. The video appears to show a person hanging off the bridge and two people pulling the person back up. An object that looks like glass can be seen and heard falling to the ground in the video.
Edy Suranta Sitepu, the chief of the Bayumas City Police, told The Jakarta Post two people fell to the ground when the bridge's glass panels shattered, while two others held onto the handles. One of the people who fell was killed, while the other suffered minor injuries. Insider has not been able to independently verify how many people were killed or injured.
Agus Supriadi, the head of the criminal investigation unit at Banyumas City Police, told The Post on October 27 that the construction company that built the bridge was negligent and used thin glass. The bridge was also poorly maintained and failed to undergo safety testing, Supriadi said. Indonesian police's public relations division did not respond to Insider's requests for comment.
Investigators said the glass was less than half an inch thick, per the Post. Each glass panel used on the Grand Canyon Skywalk in Arizona is nearly 3 inches thick and has a top layer of glass that can be replaced if damaged.
Edy Suranta Sitepu, the chief senior commander of the Bayumas City Police, told The Post on Wednesday that Edi Suseno, the owner and manager of the bridge, has been charged with negligence that led to the death of the tourist. Suseno has since been detained, per the report.
Sitepu told Tribun Solo, a local news outlet, on Monday that Suseno had designed the bridge. Suseno faces up to five years in prison if found guilty of committing negligence that resulted in either death or serious injury, Sitepu said. Insider has not been able to independently verify that Edi Suseno has been detained or the name of his construction company.
It's not the first time a glass suspension bridge has raised safety concerns. In May 2021, a man was stranded on a glass suspension bridge in China after strong winds shattered several of the bridge's panels. In February 2022, cracks were seen on the panels of the tallest glass suspension bridge in Vietnam, prompting authorities to conduct safety checks.
Railings and Customization
Glass Flooring Systems is the only manufacturer that offers a complete glass bridge system. In addition to providing a structural frame and the structural glass, we also offer glass railings, rods, cables, and other custom-designed railing options, allowing for an incredibly wide range of design possibilities. When you work with Glass Flooring Systems for your glass-flooring needs, you receive a complete package from one trusted, industry-leading source.
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People perform dragon dance on a glass bridge at Marenqifeng scenic spot in Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 23, 2017. The glass bridge formally came into use here Saturday. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)
Try to Avoid the Crowds
The glass bridge is very popular with visitors from home and abroad. It is crowded most of the time. We advise our customers to try to avoid the following periods when the park is particularly crowded:
The Chihuly Bridge of Glass is Tacoma's stunning link to the Thea Foss Waterway and the Museum of Glass. The 500 foot pedestrian bridge holds three amazing Chihuly glass installations, open to the public 24 hours a day. Linger at sunset on a date, and you'll see why its one of the most romantic places in Washington.
Getting there: From Pacific Avenue, you'll cross under the arches of the Washington State History Museum and arrive at the first glass installation, the Seaform Pavilion. The pavilion ceiling was created with over two thousand glass objects, and you will feel like you are underwater at a great coral reef of beautiful glass shapes. The crystal towers at the center of the bridge capture daylight and shine as if they have a light of their own. The blue translucent crystals call to mind images of cool blue glacial ice, and change their appearance at different times throughout the day. At night, they are illuminated from below and add to the night skyline. Venetian Wall 109 Chihuly sculptures fill the eighty-foot long wall (pictured above, with the Museum of Glass Cone behind). With a variety of sculptures throughout, including some of the largestever blown, you will emerge from the Bridge with a newappreciation of glass art. Bridge of Glass - www.chihuly.com/bridgeofglass Chihuly Glass Cellphone Tour - www.tacomaartmuseum.org/page.asp?view=7851
This winter, we transformed the world's longest timber-towered suspension bridge into a dazzling spectacle of over 150,000 twinkling lights. But that's not all! After you walk across the bridge, warm up by the cozy fire pit and enjoy a delicious treat from the SkyBridge Food Truck.
Due to the dynamics of a suspension bridge, wheelchairs and other mobility equipment are not permitted on Skybridge Michigan. Guests who are required to use wheelchairs or other mobility equipment (including walkers and crutches) may purchase a scenic lift ticket to view SkyBridge Michigan from the SkyBridge Loop, located at the top of the mountain.
Our good friends at Experiential Resources (ERi) - they also designed and installed the Gatlinburg SkyBridge in Tennessee. Todd Domeck is the incredible designer and ERi is working to construct the bridge at the summit of Boyne Mountain as we speak. Check out the live webcam!
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