China Opens Terrifying Glass Walkways
- annagrimard
- Aug 6, 2016
- 2 min read
It’s official. China has gone mad.
If you thought that the Great Wall of China was enough, well think again! In the past week, they’ve added two new attractions that are a must for thrill seekers.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park 100m Glass Walkway
High up in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, they have put a whole new spin on mountain climbing by converting a wooden walkway into a glass-bottomed one. The new section, named ‘The Coiling Dragon Path’, is a 100m walkway that is only 1067m up in the Tianmen Mountains. Talk about living the high life!
There is no need to worry about the walkway, though. To prove the strength of the glass, officials first cracked it (eh….what??) and THEN drove a car full of people over it.
And if that wasn’t enough, this guy also hit it with a sledgehammer. (I trust the hammer more than the car anyways.)
The path is the park’s third walkway. The second being the world’s longest glass bridge, measuring at 430m across.
Jinmao Tower, Shanghai
Handrail-Free Walkway
You don’t need to venture to the forest to get those big thrills. In Shanghai city centre, part of the Jinmao Tower has been converted into a handrail-free walkway.
Up on the 88th floor, 15 people at a time can pay to see the Shanghai city from this ridiculous angle. All that’s holding you back from a 400m freefall is a rock climbing harness and your acrophobia (fear of heights). According to the Straits Times, it’s the highest outdoor handrail-free walkway in the world!
Chinese thrill seekers are on top of their game this summer! Want to go join them?
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