A new bridge, now the tallest in the world, has opened to the public, significantly reducing travel time across a canyon from two hours to just two minutes. The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in China’s Guizhou province is an immense structure, towering twice as high as the Eiffel Tower and nine times taller than the Golden Gate Bridge in the US.

Spanning a vast canyon, the bridge rivals the height of China’s tallest skyscraper, the 632-meter Shanghai Tower. Constructed over three years using cutting-edge technologies like satellite navigation and drones, the bridge features “smart cables” with embedded sensors to monitor stress, temperature, and humidity for long-term durability.

Standing at 2,050 feet above the Beipan River, the bridge offers breathtaking views of the countryside. Weighing 215 metric tons with a length of almost a mile, the bridge aims to boost economic development by connecting the remote Guizhou region to the rest of the country.

Officials anticipate improved economic ties between neighboring cities by enhancing regional economic integration. The project has instilled a profound sense of achievement and pride in the chief engineer. The bridge’s main deck, costing £227 million and comprising 93 segments totaling 22,000 tons, was meticulously assembled, extending over the canyon below.

Surpassing the Beipanjiang Bridge, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge is poised to become a tourist hotspot with a glass walkway and a glass-floored elevator for panoramic views. An observation hall and café at the bridge’s peak, along with adventure activities like bungee jumping and skydiving, make it a unique bridge-tourism fusion complex, offering an unforgettable experience for visitors.