{"id":53186,"date":"2025-10-09T15:44:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T19:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/bungee-jumping-safety-worker-describes-what-its-like-atop-the-worlds-tallest-bridge\/09\/10\/2025\/"},"modified":"2025-10-09T15:44:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T19:44:09","slug":"bungee-jumping-safety-worker-describes-what-its-like-atop-the-worlds-tallest-bridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/bungee-jumping-safety-worker-describes-what-its-like-atop-the-worlds-tallest-bridge\/09\/10\/2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Bungee Jumping Safety Worker Describes What It&#8217;s Like atop the World&#8217;s Tallest Bridge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">NEED TO KNOW<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge became the world\u2019s tallest bridge when it officially opened to traffic on Sunday, Sept. 28,<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It towers above the Beipan River and gorge in Southern China, standing at approximately 2,050 feet<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A safety worker for bungee jumps and rope swings, whose new job is on the bridge, described the \u201cthrilling\u201d feeling of standing on the bridge in an interview with <em>The Guardian<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/worlds-tallest-bridge-officially-opens-to-traffic-cutting-travel-time-from-2-hours-down-to-2-minutes-11821029\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:world\u2019s tallest bridge;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">world\u2019s tallest bridge<\/a> has officially opened and the sweeping views from the skyscraping new landmark are breathtaking in more ways than one.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A safety worker named Mr. Fu, who specializes in bungee jumps and rope swings, described what it&#8217;s like to stand on China\u2019s record-breaking Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge while speaking to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2025\/oct\/08\/huajiang-grand-canyon-bridge-guizhou-china-worlds-highest-bridge-how-it-feels-crossing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Guardian;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>The Guardian<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cThe view from the bridge is fantastic,\u201d he told the outlet of the marvel, which is located in the Guizhou province of Southern China and towers at approximately 2,050 feet. \u201cBeneath the bridge flows the Beipan River, with Huajiang Village nearby and a waterfall as well. It is very exciting \u2013 the bridge is very high, and many visitors come.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">He adds that \u201cstanding on it yourself\u201d is a \u201cthrilling\u201d feeling as well due to the dizzying height of the bridge.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>Liu Chaofu\/VCG via Getty<\/p>\n<p> The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in China<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The bridge doesn\u2019t just boast stunning views of the landscape \u2014 there\u2019s also a number of activities offered for thrill-seeking tourists.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Visitors will be able to try out bungee jumping on the bridge, in addition to walking along a glass walkway 1,900 feet in the air.\u00a0 They can also take a high-speed elevator up to the lookout point atop one of the towers to enjoy more impressive views.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">One of the highest points of the bridge is also home to a <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/world-tallest-bridge-china-opens-glass-cafe-2600-feet-in-the-air-11827180\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:glass cafe called Interstellar Coffee;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">glass cafe called Interstellar Coffee<\/a> that stands approximately 2,600 feet above the river, per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/asia\/china-opens-worlds-highest-bridge-guizhou-rcna234361\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:NBC News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">NBC News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Ou Dongqu\/Xinhua via Getty View from inside the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in China\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/QFrUUfJQKW51jbQ6w5BLCg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/c7e1ea3c5cb0ae0069cffa57a3117dff\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>Ou Dongqu\/Xinhua via Getty<\/p>\n<p> View from inside the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in China<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The bridge officially opened to the public on Sunday, Sept. 28. It took the \u201cworld\u2019s tallest\u201d record from another bridge in the Guizhou province, the Beipanjiang Bridge, which crosses over the same river.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">At 4,600 feet in length, it also reportedly sets the record for the world\u2019s longest bridge in a mountainous region.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Xinhua\/Shutterstock The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in China\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/k8ZpZnGlN6gO5ZrgYUsoNQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/1aef82e99dfe3660a6c5dc3dcdf6fcbd\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>Xinhua\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p> The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in China<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Visitors can now travel much faster between two major tourist spots that the bridge connects in the region, as it cuts travel time across the canyon from two hours to two minutes, NBC News previously reported, citing local officials.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.dotdashmeredith.com\/people-news-inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:PEOPLE's free daily newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">PEOPLE&#8217;s free daily newsletter<\/a> to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In addition to the faster commute across the canyon, the bridge \u2014 which took three years and eight months to construct \u2014 was also built as a means to increase tourism and economic growth in the region.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/world-s-tallest-bridge-in-china-safety-worker-describes-thrilling-view-11827455\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:People;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">People<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/bungee-jumping-safety-worker-describes-192226323.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEED TO KNOW The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge became the world&rsquo;s tallest bridge when it officially opened to traffic on Sunday, Sept.<br \/><button class=\"read-more\"><a 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