Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge

Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge, aka Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon skywalk, is the world’s longest and highest glass bridge, hanging over Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. Looking from a distance, it looks like a piece of white silk floating between the clouds and fog, hence it is also called Yuntiandu, meaning “a way of clouds to the sky”. Standing on it, if dare to, you can have a bird’s eye view of the Grand Canyon.
 

 Length: 430 meters (1,411 feet)
 Width: 6 meters (20 feet)
 Height: 300 meters (984 feet)
 Highlight:
The bridge bottom is paved with transparent glass, to give visitors an extremely thrilling feeling and a better perspective of sightseeing. In addition, in the middle of the bridge, there is a bungee platform. When opened, it will be world’s highest bungee, measuring 270 meters (886 feet) above the ground.
 

The scenic area sells package tickets for Route B covering the Grand Canyon and Glass Bridge, which is considered the best route to tour the two attracions.

The free shuttle bus at the tourist transport center will send tourists to the Glass Bridge first and the visit starts. After walking through the bridge, you can choose to the elevator to the bottom of the canyon or take the ropeway to the other side of the canyon. Then, the long slideway leading to the bottom of the canyon is waiting for your screaming. At the bottom, take the sightseeing boat to explore the waterfall, appreciate the water view and head to the exit of the scenic area.

Visitors are advised to book a ticket in advance, as no ticket is sold on the spot. The tickets are available 1 day to one month prior to the visit date. A valid ID certificate like the passport is required for both booking the ticket and entering the scenic site.
 

Route B for the canyon and Glass Bridge	CNY 178; CNY 91 for the children aged 14-18 and the elderly aged 60-65; CNY 66 for children under 14 and the elderly aged over 65
Route B for the canyon, Glass Bridge and the exciting projects	CNY 298; CNY 211 for minors and the elderly aged 60-65
Bungee Jumping	Price for reference: CNY 1998 only available for tourists aged over 16. The fee for Route B is not included.

 The insurance fee of CNY 3 is included.
 

From Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station beside Zhangjiajie Railway Station, Zhangjiajie High Speed Rail Bus Station beside Zhangjiajie West Railway Station and Wulingyuan Bus Station near Wulingyuan Scenic Area, there are direct buses to the Grand Canyon Tourist Transport Center, taking CNY 13-25 and 1.5h, 1h and 40 minutes respectively.

From the transport center, tourists can take the free shuttle bus to the Tourist Center on the mountain top which is close to the Glass Bridge.
 

 1-Day Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Tour to Glass Bridge from $179

Worry-free day tour with all fees included, plus professional guide and private driver.
 

1. The bridge may be closed if the weather is bad.

2. All visitors to the bridge need to wear a pair of shoe covers. One can get one for free at the entrance to the bridge.

3. One can only bring a cell phone with cover and small-sized bags like a purse or waist-bag while walking on the bridge. You can leave other belongings at the left luggage office. The service fee is CNY5 per piece of small bag and CNY10 per piece of large bag.

4. High heels and metal spiked shoes are not allowed on the bridge.

5. Do not run or jump on the bridge or stand against the rail.

6. Those who have heart disease, high blood pressure and acrophobia as well as drunk visitors are not recommended to set foot on the bridge.
 

Tianmen Mountain is also located in the city of Zhangjiajie, about 60 kilometers (37 miles) away from the Grand Canyon. Different from the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge hanging in the air, Tianmen Mountain Glass Planks are inserted into the mountain cliffs. There are three of them and the most famous one is at a height of over 1,400 meters (4,593 feet). It is exciting and thrilling to walk on them, too. If you unfortunately do not get a ticket for the glass bridge, these glass planks are also a good try. There are fewer tourists there and the ticket can be generally bought on the spot.

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