China Opens World’s Highest Bridge in Guizhou Province
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China Opens World’s Highest Bridge in Guizhou Province

China has unveiled the world’s highest bridge, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, which soars an astonishing 2,050 feet above a river in Guizhou province. The megastructure, completed in less than four years, has left viewers worldwide awestruck, with many taking to social media to praise China’s engineering prowess.
According to reports, the new bridge will cut travel time across the canyon from two hours to just two minutes, dramatically improving regional connectivity. At 2,050 feet, it stands twice as tall as the Royal Gorge Bridge in the United States, which rises 956 feet above the Arkansas River in Colorado, as reported by NBC News. Guizhou is also home to the Beipanjiang Bridge, the world’s second-highest, standing 565 metres above the ground.
A video of the bridge, shared on social media, quickly went viral. One user wrote, “China officially opens the world’s tallest bridge, completing it in under four years. It features a restaurant 2,600 feet above the river, a glass skywalk, a high-speed glass lift, and even a waterfall cascading from the edge. It also offers bungee jumping for thrill-seekers.” The bridge spans 4,600 feet across the Huajiang Grand Canyon, combining transport innovation with tourist attractions.
Reactions online highlighted global admiration and envy. One user commented, “Meanwhile, it took New York 65 years to open the Second Avenue subway.” Another quipped, “We need this in San Diego. Americans have some catching up to do.” Others humorously remarked on the slower pace of infrastructure development in the UK and US, with one saying, “That would take 50 years in the UK, then get cancelled before being completed.”
At a press conference, Zhang Yin, head of the Guizhou Provincial Transport Department, said, “The opening of the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge reduces travel time between the two sides from two hours to two minutes.” She added that the project would bring significant improvements to regional transportation, injecting new momentum into economic and social development in southwest China.
The bridge stands as a symbol of modern engineering excellence, blending efficiency, architecture, and tourism, while underscoring China’s continued leadership in infrastructure innovation. 

China has unveiled the world’s highest bridge, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, which soars an astonishing 2,050 feet above a river in Guizhou province. The megastructure, completed in less than four years, has left viewers worldwide awestruck, with many taking to social media to praise China’s engineering prowess.According to reports, the new bridge will cut travel time across the canyon from two hours to just two minutes, dramatically improving regional connectivity. At 2,050 feet, it stands twice as tall as the Royal Gorge Bridge in the United States, which rises 956 feet above the Arkansas River in Colorado, as reported by NBC News. Guizhou is also home to the Beipanjiang Bridge, the world’s second-highest, standing 565 metres above the ground.A video of the bridge, shared on social media, quickly went viral. One user wrote, “China officially opens the world’s tallest bridge, completing it in under four years. It features a restaurant 2,600 feet above the river, a glass skywalk, a high-speed glass lift, and even a waterfall cascading from the edge. It also offers bungee jumping for thrill-seekers.” The bridge spans 4,600 feet across the Huajiang Grand Canyon, combining transport innovation with tourist attractions.Reactions online highlighted global admiration and envy. One user commented, “Meanwhile, it took New York 65 years to open the Second Avenue subway.” Another quipped, “We need this in San Diego. Americans have some catching up to do.” Others humorously remarked on the slower pace of infrastructure development in the UK and US, with one saying, “That would take 50 years in the UK, then get cancelled before being completed.”At a press conference, Zhang Yin, head of the Guizhou Provincial Transport Department, said, “The opening of the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge reduces travel time between the two sides from two hours to two minutes.” She added that the project would bring significant improvements to regional transportation, injecting new momentum into economic and social development in southwest China.The bridge stands as a symbol of modern engineering excellence, blending efficiency, architecture, and tourism, while underscoring China’s continued leadership in infrastructure innovation. 

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