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CNN
01-05-2025
- Business
- CNN
The world's tallest bridge will open in China this summer
Move over, Golden Gate and Sydney Harbour. China is set to open the world's tallest bridge in June, the latest feat of engineering from the infrastructure-focused country. The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge is currently nearing the end of construction in Guizhou, southwest China. It will measure 2,051 feet above river level, which is 947 feet taller than current bridge title holder the Millau Viaduct in France. Guizhou province is a mountainous areas of China, with complex terrain. The bridge crosses the dramatic Huajiang Grand Canyon, also called the 'earth crack.' China has a nationwide push to improve infrastructure, especially in relatively underdeveloped mountainous areas like Guizhou, which is 800 miles west of the city of Shenzhen. Thus, the bridge isn't just about breaking a record — once in operation, it will be easier than ever for cars and trucks to traverse the area. According to state media, it will reduce travel time over the Huajiang Grand Canyon from two hours to just one minute. The bridge is a steel truss suspension bridge with a total length of 9,482 feet. Construction officially started on January 18, 2022 and is expected to be completed on June 30, 2025, Guizhou local state media said. Altogether, these trusses weigh about 22,000 tons, equivalent to three Eiffel Towers. 'At present, the overall progress of the bridge has reached 95%, and it is planned to be opened to traffic in the second half of 2025,' Zhang Shenglin, chief engineer of Guizhou Highway Group, told the state-run newspaper China Daily. 'By then, this super project that spans the 'earth crack' will be the world's first in both directions. It will become another landmark project to demonstrate China's infrastructure strength,' Zhang added. Currently, nearly half of the top 100 tallest bridges in the world are in Guizhou. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Interested in exploring of the world? Check out more stories from CNN Travel. Xiaohongshu, China's answer to Instagram, is transforming the travel industry for younger adventurers. Locations that offer unique photo ops, such as basketball courts with great views of the Hong Kong skyline or paintwork on a wall in Seoul, have become huge tourist draws because of the app. On the opposite end of the scale, an American game streamer and his YouTuber buddy are ditching the smartphones that are the staple of their generation and attempting to cross Japan by motorbike without so much as a guidebook. They're relying on basic Japanese and asking directions from locals. For an easier way to do old-school travel, our partners at CNN Underscored, a product reviews and recommendations guide owned by CNN, have this round-up of the best vintage-inspired luggage and accessories. CNN got a sneak peek at one of the biggest and most expensive theme parks ever built Florida's Universal Orlando Resort will open its third and newest theme park, Epic Universal, on May 22 and it's one of the largest, most expensive theme parks ever made. CNN got a sneak peek inside the first major theme park to open in the state in 26 years. Jonestown, Guyana, was the site of an infamous 1970s mass murder and was among the first visitors to be taken there by tour guides. A 76-year-woman and her parrot, Plucky, were denied boarding on a Frontier Airlines how Plucky got unlucky. She couldn't stop thinking about the man she'd glimpsed when her ship visited a remote he wrote her a letter.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
China Shatters Record With 'World's Tallest Bridge'
China is nearly set to open a new bridge that will shatter the previous world record for the world's tallest bridge. Currently, the tallest bridge in the world is Millau Viaduct located in Millau, France which opened in 2004. That record-setting bridge stands at 1,125 feet in the air, topping three Chinese bridges that were built within the past six years. However, in just a few weeks, that record will be shattered. In late June, Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge is nearing the end of its construction in Guizhou, southwest China. When it is done, it will become the world's tallest bridge, and it won't be particularly close. The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge is set to be 2,051 feet above river level, which is 947 feet taller than current record holder Millau Viaduct. 'At present, the overall progress of the bridge has reached 95%, and it is planned to be opened to traffic in the second half of 2025,' Zhang Shenglin, chief engineer of Guizhou Highway Group, told the state-run newspaper China Daily. 'By then, this super project that spans the 'earth crack' will be the world's first in both directions. It will become another landmark project to demonstrate China's infrastructure strength,' Zhang added. The bridge is a steel truss suspension bridge with a total length of 9,482 feet. The bridge's trusses weigh about 22,000 tons, which is equivalent to about three Eiffel Towers. Needless to say, it's a massive feat of engineering that will set a new record once it's complete.
Daily Tribune
16-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
China Set to Open World's Tallest Bridge in Guizhou by Mid-2025
China is preparing to unveil the world's tallest bridge this June — the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge — a towering feat that will soon redefine global infrastructure benchmarks. Soaring 2,051 feet (625 meters) above the river level in the mountainous province of Guizhou, the bridge surpasses France's Millau Viaduct by an astonishing 947 feet, making it the tallest bridge on the planet upon completion. Located in southwest China, the Huajiang Grand Canyon — often referred to as the 'earth crack' — presents a dramatic natural obstacle, now conquered by modern engineering. The bridge's location in Guizhou, a region known for its rugged terrain and economic challenges, makes the project not only record-breaking but also transformational for local transportation and connectivity. Spanning a total length of 9,482 feet (2,890 meters), the steel truss suspension bridge began construction on January 18, 2022, and is scheduled for full completion by June 30, 2025. According to local media and project officials, construction has already reached 95% completion, with plans to open the bridge to traffic in the second half of the year. 'This super project that spans the 'earth crack' will be the world's first of its kind in both directions,' said Zhang Shenglin, Chief Engineer of the Guizhou Highway Group. 'It will stand as another landmark showcasing China's strength in infrastructure development.' One of the bridge's most impactful benefits will be the drastic reduction in travel time across the canyon — from two hours to just one minute — significantly easing transportation for residents and boosting economic activity in the region. The bridge's massive structure is supported by steel trusses weighing approximately 22,000 tons — the equivalent of three Eiffel Towers. It will become a key part of China's continued effort to enhance infrastructure in its more remote regions. Currently, nearly half of the world's tallest 100 bridges are located in Guizhou, solidifying the province's growing reputation as a hub of engineering marvels. With the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge soon to take its place at the top, China once again cements its position as a global leader in infrastructure innovation.
BBC News
16-04-2025
- BBC News
World's tallest bridge: Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge takes title
Would you be brave enough to travel across this bridge in China? It's called the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge and is found in southwest China's Guizhou of it is almost finished, with it set to open in will be 625 meters (2,051 feet) above river level - 200m taller than the Eiffel also makes it taller than the Millau Viaduct in France, which at 343 meters (1,125 feet) held the record for the tallest bridge until now. The bridge is a steel truss suspension bridge with a total length of 2,890 metres (9,482 feet). Altogether, these trusses weigh about 22,000 tons, equivalent to three Eiffel taken 3 and a half years to build, with construction officially starting on 18 January 2022. Guizhou province is a mountainous areas of China, which is 800 miles west of the city of already home to many impressive structures and buildings. In fact, nearly half of the top 100 tallest bridges in the world are in this bridge hasn't just been built to look impressive, it will have important practical uses crossing this mountainous canyon takes around 1 hour driving around winding roads, but with the bridge in place it is expected to cut this journey time to around a minute! This will increase connectivity between cities, and help businesses with lower transportation costs. China has a reputation for building massive bridges like this, and is on a nationwide push to improve infrastructure, especially in relatively underdeveloped mountainous areas like Guizhou. "At present, the overall progress of the bridge has reached 95%, and it is planned to be opened to traffic in the second half of 2025," Zhang Shenglin, chief engineer of Guizhou Highway Group, told the state-run newspaper China Daily."By then, this super project that spans the 'Earth crack' will be the world's first in both directions. It will become another landmark project to demonstrate China's infrastructure strength," Zhang added.
CNN
16-04-2025
- Business
- CNN
The world's tallest bridge will open in China this summer
Move over, Golden Gate and Sydney Harbour. China is set to open the world's tallest bridge in June, the latest feat of engineering from the infrastructure-focused country. The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge is currently nearing the end of construction in Guizhou, southwest China. It will measure 2,051 feet above river level, which is 947 feet taller than current bridge title holder the Millau Viaduct in France. Guizhou province is a mountainous areas of China, with complex terrain. The bridge crosses the dramatic Huajiang Grand Canyon, also called the 'earth crack.' China has a nationwide push to improve infrastructure, especially in relatively underdeveloped mountainous areas like Guizhou, which is 800 miles west of the city of Shenzhen. Thus, the bridge isn't just about breaking a record — once in operation, it will be easier than ever for cars and trucks to traverse the area. According to state media, it will reduce travel time over the Huajiang Grand Canyon from two hours to just one minute. The bridge is a steel truss suspension bridge with a total length of 9,482 feet. Construction officially started on January 18, 2022 and is expected to be completed on June 30, 2025, Guizhou local state media said. Altogether, these trusses weigh about 22,000 tons, equivalent to three Eiffel Towers. 'At present, the overall progress of the bridge has reached 95%, and it is planned to be opened to traffic in the second half of 2025,' Zhang Shenglin, chief engineer of Guizhou Highway Group, told the state-run newspaper China Daily. 'By then, this super project that spans the 'earth crack' will be the world's first in both directions. It will become another landmark project to demonstrate China's infrastructure strength,' Zhang added. Currently, nearly half of the top 100 tallest bridges in the world are in Guizhou. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Interested in exploring of the world? Check out more stories from CNN Travel. Xiaohongshu, China's answer to Instagram, is transforming the travel industry for younger adventurers. Locations that offer unique photo ops, such as basketball courts with great views of the Hong Kong skyline or paintwork on a wall in Seoul, have become huge tourist draws because of the app. On the opposite end of the scale, an American game streamer and his YouTuber buddy are ditching the smartphones that are the staple of their generation and attempting to cross Japan by motorbike without so much as a guidebook. They're relying on basic Japanese and asking directions from locals. For an easier way to do old-school travel, our partners at CNN Underscored, a product reviews and recommendations guide owned by CNN, have this round-up of the best vintage-inspired luggage and accessories. CNN got a sneak peek at one of the biggest and most expensive theme parks ever built Florida's Universal Orlando Resort will open its third and newest theme park, Epic Universal, on May 22 and it's one of the largest, most expensive theme parks ever made. CNN got a sneak peek inside the first major theme park to open in the state in 26 years. Jonestown, Guyana, was the site of an infamous 1970s mass murder and was among the first visitors to be taken there by tour guides. A 76-year-woman and her parrot, Plucky, were denied boarding on a Frontier Airlines how Plucky got unlucky. She couldn't stop thinking about the man she'd glimpsed when her ship visited a remote he wrote her a letter.
