Updated On: 29 September, 2025 08:10 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad
China has officially opened the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, now recognised as the world’s highest bridge, transforming travel across one of the country’s most rugged terrains. (PICS/ AFP)

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Located in the Guizhou province, the bridge spans the vast Huajiang Grand Canyon, an area long considered a challenge for infrastructure development
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The bridge’s opening marks a significant milestone in China’s ongoing effort to enhance connectivity in its mountainous southwest region

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The bridge features a 207-metre sightseeing elevator, sky cafes, and viewing platforms, offering panoramic views of the breathtaking canyon landscape below
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The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge now holds two world records

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It is the highest bridge in the world, standing 625 metres above the canyon floor. The structure is also the largest-span bridge ever built in mountainous terrain, with a main span of 1,420 metres
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