China’s glass-bottomed bridge that was heralded as a record-breaker when it opened two weeks ago has closed.
According to officials, the government was planning urgent maintenance work in the area and the bridge closed on September 2, with a re-opening time to be announced.
But CNN said a spokesman told them the bridge, spanning a canyon, was “overwhelmed by the volume of visitors”.
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The spokesman said there had been no accidents and the bridge was not cracked or broken.
The 1411ft-long bridge, which cost $3.4 million to build, connects two mountain cliffs in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province.
The glass bridge hangs 984ft over a canyon said to have inspired the landscapes of the Avatar movie.
When it opened, it was said to be the highest and longest glass-bottomed bridge in the world.
The bridge can accommodate 8,000 visitors a day but the spokesman told CNN that 10 times as many people wanted access daily.
Officials at the park announced the closure in a post on the Chinese micro-blogging site, Weibo.
They did not mention visitor numbers but said the government urgently needed to upgrade the area.
The post on Weibo said that tour groups who had planned to see the bridge over the weekend might have “discretionary admission”.
World’s highest and longest glass-bottomed bridge has opened to visitors in Zhangjiajie, central China.
The glass bridge connects two mountain cliffs in what are known as the Avatar mountains (Avatar movie was shot here) in Hunan province.
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Completed in December, the 1411ft-long bridge cost $3.4 million to build and stands 984ft above ground, state news agency Xinhua reported.
The bridge has been paved with 99 panes of three-layered transparent glass.
According to officials, the 20ft-wide bridge – designed by Israeli architect Haim Dotan – has already set world records for its architecture and construction.
Park officials have said a maximum of 8,000 visitors will be allowed on the bridge each day.
Those wanting to add another thrill to their bucket list are strongly encouraged to book their slots in advance.
The world’s highest and longest glass-bottomed bridge will open to visitors in central China this weekend.
The bridge connects two mountain cliffs in what are known as the Avatar mountains (the movie was shot here) in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province.
Completed in December, the 1411ft-long bridge cost $3.4 million to build and stands 985ft above ground, state news agency Xinhua reported.
The glass-bottomed bridge has been paved with 99 panes of three-layered transparent glass.
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According to officials, the 19.5ft-wide bridge, designed by Israeli architect Haim Dotan – has already set world records for its architecture and construction.
Glass bridges in China have been a popular craze for the daring photo opportunities they provide. Events like mass yoga displays and even weddings have been staged on several such bridges.
One couple celebrated their special day by dangling in mid-air from a bridge in Pingjiang, also located in Hunan province.
Officials have staged high-profile events to try and reassure the public of the bridge’s safety.
They sent in sledgehammers and even drove a car, filled with passengers, across the bridge earlier this year.
Park officials have said a maximum of 8,000 visitors will be allowed on the bridge each day.
Those wanting to add another thrill to their bucket list are strongly encouraged to book their slots in advance.
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