Spectacular Glass-Bottomed Bridge, Opened For the Public in China

World News Nilgun Salim
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The biggest and longest glass-bottomed bridge was opened to the public in China’s spectacular Zhangjiajie mountains.

Although the project was finalized last year, the grand opening was delayed due to a series of safety inspections.

The breath-taking structure between is located between two mountain cliffs in China’s central Hunan province and measures 6m wide and 430m long.

According to BBC, the Chinese province served as a filming location for the popular movie production

“Avatar”. In fact, “Avatar” was the main source of inspiration for the ones who designed the bridge.

The 300m high skywalk features 99 transparent glass panels and could carry up to 800 people at the same time.

“It’s crowded today and a bit of a mess. But to be suspended 300 meters in the air, it’s a unique experience,” said tourist Lin Chengdu.

The project was Isreali architect Haim Dotan’s idea and it cost a staggering $3,4 million dollars.

According to “The Guardian”, only 8,000 people each day will be allowed to cross the bridge and they will have to book their tickets a day in advance, at a cost of 138 yuan ($20).

The skywalk connecting the two peaks that inspired James Cameron’s movie, Avatar, was officially inaugurated on Saturday.

The prized architect is best-known for his unique and edgy style. Dotan won the Israel Foreign Ministry DBOT Tender as the developer, contractor, and architect of the Israel Pavilion in EXPO 2010 World Exhibition in Shanghai, China. In 2007, the impressive architect was nominated for the Israel Prize in Architecture.