The bridge that suspends belief


he highest and longest valley suspension bridge in the world has opened in southern China's Hunan Province. The Aizhai suspension bridge spans over a half mile and soars approximately 360 yards above the ground

The Aizhai suspension bridge was built as part of an expressway from southwest China's Chongqing Municipality to Changsha city in Hunan. Pictured Mar. 31, 2012
Aizhai bridge

The completion of the bridge shortens the journey time between the two cities from several days to just eight hours.
Aizhai bridge

Work started on the engineering feat in October 2007 and it has now finally opened to traffic
Aizhai bridge

Driving across the bridge, which links two tunnels together, drivers are offered a breathtaking view of the Dehang Canyon. 
Aizhai bridge

Pedestrians can also walk across the bridge, which is lit up at night with 1,888 lights, using a special walkway
Aizhai bridge
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Monday, 16 April 2012

The bridge that suspends belief


he highest and longest valley suspension bridge in the world has opened in southern China's Hunan Province. The Aizhai suspension bridge spans over a half mile and soars approximately 360 yards above the ground

The Aizhai suspension bridge was built as part of an expressway from southwest China's Chongqing Municipality to Changsha city in Hunan. Pictured Mar. 31, 2012
Aizhai bridge

The completion of the bridge shortens the journey time between the two cities from several days to just eight hours.
Aizhai bridge

Work started on the engineering feat in October 2007 and it has now finally opened to traffic
Aizhai bridge

Driving across the bridge, which links two tunnels together, drivers are offered a breathtaking view of the Dehang Canyon. 
Aizhai bridge

Pedestrians can also walk across the bridge, which is lit up at night with 1,888 lights, using a special walkway
Aizhai bridge

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