Close X
Saturday, November 30, 2024
ADVT 
Interesting

World's Longest, Highest Glass Bridge In China Reopens

Darpan News Desk IANS, 03 Oct, 2016 12:14 PM
    The world's longest and highest glass bridge in China's Hunan province has been reopened for the public.
     
    With a capacity to hold 10,000 people a day, the glass bridge saw a trial operation in late August this year, but was closed 12 days later due to "overwhelming demand".
     
    Local Cili county magistrate Gao Jingsheng said the glass bridge was not closed for safety reasons as rumours had suggested. It cleared security inspection and its construction was up to standard, said the official.
     
    "We want to be responsible to the tourists, the local government and the scenic resorts. We thought we should perfect its surrounding facilities and environment, and tackle the problems we discovered in the trial period," he was quoted as saying by state-run People's Daily.
     
     
     
    According to some reports, some deficiencies of the soft and hard facilities seen during the trial period was the main reason behind its closure.
     
    Designed by architect Haim Dotan, the 430-meter-long structure is believed to be the world's longest and tallest glass pedestrian bridge.
     
    It offers a panoramic view of the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. During its trial operation, the bridge held no more than 800 people at a time. Each day, 8,000 visitors had the opportunity to walk on it.

    MORE Interesting ARTICLES

    World's First Baby Born With New 3 Parent Technique

    World's First Baby Born With New 3 Parent Technique
    The goal was to prevent the child from inheriting a fatal genetic disease from his mother, who had previously lost two children to the illness.

    World's First Baby Born With New 3 Parent Technique

    Former Miss Universe Alicia Machado Strikes At Trump For Insult

    Former Miss Universe Alicia Machado Strikes At Trump For Insult
    Machado, who represented Venezuela in Trump's 1996 "Miss Universe" competition, said the Republican called her "Miss Housekeeping" and "Miss Piggy" when she gained weight after winning the pageant, CNN reported.

    Former Miss Universe Alicia Machado Strikes At Trump For Insult

    'My Name Is Khan, I Am Not A Terrorist', Says Man Branded So On WhatsApp

    'My Name Is Khan, I Am Not A Terrorist', Says Man Branded So On WhatsApp
    A 30-year-old man was forced to do a sit-in outside a police station in Mumbai holding a placard to clarify that he is not a terrorist, after rumours were allegedly spread via WhatsApp branding him a terrorist.

    'My Name Is Khan, I Am Not A Terrorist', Says Man Branded So On WhatsApp

    Bhagat Singh’s 109th Anniversary: His Legacy Continues To Grow

    Bhagat Singh’s 109th Anniversary: His Legacy Continues To Grow
    Over the years Bhagat Singh has become an icon for the youth. No narrative on freedom or protest against societal injustices takes place without reference to the legend of Bhagat Singh.

    Bhagat Singh’s 109th Anniversary: His Legacy Continues To Grow

    William And Kate To Visit Vineyard, University On Okanagan Leg Of Royal Tour

    William And Kate To Visit Vineyard, University On Okanagan Leg Of Royal Tour
    KELOWNA, B.C. — The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit a university and get a taste of British Columbia's culinary scene Tuesday on their visit to Kelowna, B.C.

    William And Kate To Visit Vineyard, University On Okanagan Leg Of Royal Tour

    Happy Spouse Could Be Good For Your Health

    Happy Spouse Could Be Good For Your Health
    Having a happy spouse may be related to better health, at least among middle-aged and older adults, according to a new study.

    Happy Spouse Could Be Good For Your Health