In photos: The world's highest and longest glass-bottomed bridge

AFP, Relaxnews

Designed to give visitors the feeling of being suspended in air, when complete in July the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge will become the highest, longest and, arguably, the most terrifying pedestrian bridge in the world. Hovering 300 meters (984 feet) above the ground, the bridge is designed to accommodate 800 people and is located in Zhangjiajie National Park, one of the inspirations for James Cameron's 2009 film "Avatar."

 

Grand Canyon Glass Bridge
Tel Aviv-based designer Haim Dotan describes the project as “A white bridge disappearing into the clouds.” Photo: AFP/ Haim Dotan Ldt.

Grand Canyon Glass Bridge
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge is built to accommodate 800 people. Photo: AFP/ Haim Dotan Ldt.

Grand Canyon Glass Bridge
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge will hover a dizzying 300 meters (984 feet) above the ground, span 380 meters (1,247 feet) in length and 6 meters (20 feet) in width. Photo: AFP/ Haim Dotan Ldt.

Grand Canyon Glass Bridge
Designers also envision the bridge doubling as the world's highest runway for fashion shows. Photo: AFP/ Haim Dotan Ldt.

Zhangjiajie National Park
Zhangjiajie National Park. Photo: AFP/ Song Heming/shutterstock.com