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The World’s Tallest Bridge Opens in China, Stands Nine Times Taller Than Golden Gate Bridge

At more than twice the height of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Huajiang Canyon Bridge truly soars.

Aerial view of the Huajiang Canyon Bridge spanning a deep canyon with a river below and lush green surrounding hills.
Image via CC License/ Glabb 

Bridging this deep canyon cuts travel time in the area from 2 hours down to 2-3 minutes, above the Beipan River.

Standing over 2,000 feet tall, the bridge is almost as tall as the 632-metre, 128-story Shanghai Tower, which is China’s tallest building.

Aerial view of the Huajiang Canyon Bridge under construction, showcasing its tall towers and suspension cables against a mountainous landscape.
QU HONGLUN/CHINA NEWS SERVICE/VCG/GETTY IMAGES

The bridge’s immense height makes other famous bridges pale in comparison. The Golden Gate Bridge, still one of the most iconic in the world, stands only 220 feet above ground at high tide.

Spectators were quick to explore the bridge’s visitor center, which includes a glass floor.

The bridge recently passed a major milestone, when over 90 heavy duty trucks tested the weight and stability of the bridge.

Aerial view of Huajiang Canyon Bridge with a line of colorful trucks crossing, showcasing the bridge's height and structure.
A massive load test of over 90 heavy duty trucks on the Huajiang Canyon Bridge. Image via Alamy.

The bridge is one of many record-setting construction projects recently completed in China, and secures the country as the bridge-building capital of the world.

Aerial view of the Huajiang Canyon Bridge, showcasing its towering height above a misty landscape, with cables and roadway visible.
The bridge’s cost were estimated at $250 million. COSTFOTO/NURPHOTO/SHUTTERSTOCK
Construction of the Huajiang Canyon Bridge, showcasing workers and machinery on the bridge structure, with colorful banners and decorations present.
The bridge under construction in January, showing the scale and immense height. Xu/Xinhua/Getty Images
Aerial view of the Huajiang Canyon Bridge, showcasing its impressive height above a mountainous landscape with clouds in the background.
Image credit: Bill Wei/Shutterstock.com

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5 Comments

  3. Russ

    Tragic and stupid. But look at our dysfunctional leadership.

  4. Moss And Fog Post Author

    We sadly agree. Not only that, we can imagine China becoming one of the cleanest countries in the world, while the US may become more polluted. Tragic.

  5. Russ

    The writing is on the wall. America’s can-do attitude has been exported to China. While our politicians are busy wanting us to consume more oil and coal, the Chinese are luring away our scientists and humiliating us with an explosive solar energy industry. As of last month, Europeans bought more Chinese EVs than Teslas. Washington seems oblivious.

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