Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon - World Highest Glass Bridge & Charming Wonderland

Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge (张家界玻璃桥), or Glass Bridge in Zhangjiajie, is the “world highest and longest glass bridge” with the full length of 430 m and a respectively height of about 400 m above the valley bottom, which has regarded as a model of international bridge construction with 10 WORLD MOST prizes. Also, for the great design of Haim Dotan from Israel and the long-term effort of the constructors, Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge has been regarded as the “12 Most Spectacular Bridges in the World” by CNN. As a result, a lot of tourists want to go to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon to admire this magnificent bridge and walk on it. After strict tests and trials, Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge has finally been opened on August 1, 2016 and has gained another name of Yuntian Du (云天渡) to mean the way for people under heaven.

Standing on the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge all paved with transparent glass, you would easily feel stressful and frightened, but be fearless to move on your step, since you would be touched by your big boldness and can have the fabulous view of the silver streams and green valley under 400 m. Besides, the azure sky as well as the milk white clouds reflecting on the glass bottom will add more magic and mysterious feeling into your walk, making you confused about whether walking on the clouds or above the lush plants in Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon.

What’s more, at the middle of the bridge, you can enjoy the world highest Bungee Jump. Just imagine the so cool feel of flying in the luxuriant canyons and mists under the clear sky and soft clouds. You want to achieve your dream of flying like the Spider Man or other heroes? Just go to get the great chance to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon.

Since this awestruck but charming glass bridge is so hot and has been long expected by numerous people from home and abroad, the Canyon officials stipulate that there are 8000 people per day and 600 per time at most to visit the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge. And if you want to have this new try in Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, it is recommended to book the ticket earlier for at least 3 days.

Note: travellers who want to only experience the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge without sightseeing of the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon are required to visit the bridge after 15:30.

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▶ 4 Days Zhangjiajie Exciting Adventure with Glass Bridge

High Ladder Raised Walkway (天梯栈道) in Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon means the walkway up to the sky, because it was built with more than 1600 stone steps in an especially narrow and steep form. This man-made way looks very precipitous, but is safe enough to walk up. Climbing up to the highest spot, you will feel a little tired. However, the feeling of walking up to the sky is really special and will push you to continue.

Holy Spring Valley

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon suddenly becomes narrower in the Holy Spring Valley or called Shenquanxia (神泉峡). This long valley has extremely beautiful sightseeing. You can walk on the stone way to admire the luxuriant view along and the clear jade-like water running with the soft mists, which is just like the abode of the immortals in China. Besides, there are multiple waterfalls coming done from the mountains in diverse shapes, which will cool you down and drive the urban stress away.

Nuokeli Slideway

Nuokeli Slideway (诺克里滑道) of about 600 m long is built between Yixiantian, Nanfang Hongqi Qu (南方红旗渠) and Gudi Zhandao (谷底栈道), divided into 2 parts. If you are tired to walk to the next attraction, you can choose this slideway or called toboggan of 45 cm deep and 50 cm wide to save energy and about 20 min for the following tour. Moreover, you can take it to admire the sightseeing of Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon while getting the exciting feeling of fast sliding down within 3 to 5 min.

Exciting Route with Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge (Route B)

Start from the Tourist Center to Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge to walk on the world highest and longest glass bridge, and then walk up along the Glass Plank Walk (玻璃栈道) to feel walking to the sky. After that, take the cliff elevator upper section and middle section down to experience the Nuokeli Slideway (诺克里滑道) with much fun to the Rainbow Square (彩虹广场). After reaching the bottom of the valley, visit along Momo Cave (摸摸洞) and the Holy Spring Lake (神泉湖), and take the sightseeing boat dock and other beautiful attractions while appreciating the charming sightseeing of running waters, flying waterfalls, lush vegetation, etc. in Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. (Usually 2.5 hours)

a. To Changsha:

Changsha Huanghua International Airport (长沙黄花国际机场) has opened over 130 airlines to and from more than 30 cities in Asia, Europe, America, Atlantic, etc.

b. To Zhangjiajie:

Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport (张家界荷花国际机场) offers 20 lines from and to the countries and regions beyond border, like South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, etc. and about 60 lines between the cities in mainland China, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, etc. The airport is about 60 km from Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, and you can arrive here for about 70 min by car or other vehicles.

Zhangjiajie is an incredible place with absolutely beautiful landscape under heaven. Travelers usually spend 3 to 5 days in and around Zhangjiajie. There is no doubt that Wulingyuan National Forest Park is the highlight of all the stunning attractions which needs to spend 2 days inside. If you have one more day, you should add Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon with Glass Bridge Experience or Tianmen Mountain into the trip. Some travelers choose to visit Yellow Dragon Cave or Baofeng Lake for one day.

If you want to enjoy the antique beauty of ancient town, Fenghuang Ancient Town is the best choice for one to two days' escape. And, you can also consider of Fanjingshan Mountain to see the mushroom stone and odd mountains.

Most travelers would add Zhangjiajie into their longer China trip and you can go with Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Yangtze River Cruise, Guilin, Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing and more. To customize your China tour with Zhangjiajie, just feel free to tell us your likes and demands, and we are here ready to help you at any time! Tailor make your China tour with China Discovery now!

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