The world’s tallest bridge is the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou Province, China, standing approximately 2,050 feet (625 meters) above the Beipan River.

🏗️ Key Facts About the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge

• Location: Guizhou Province, southwestern China
• Height: 2,050 feet (625 meters) above the Beipan River
• Length: Nearly 10,000 feet (3,048 meters), with a main span of about 5,000 feet
• Opened: September 28, 2025
• Previous Record Holder: Duge Bridge (also in Guizhou), which stands 1,854 feet above the river
• Purpose: Cuts travel time across the canyon from 2 hours to just 2 minutes, boosting regional connectivity and tourism

🚀 Engineering & Tourism Highlights

• Design: Suspension bridge with two lanes in each direction
• Tourist Features:
  • High-speed glass elevator to a café atop one of the towers
  • Glass walkway 1,900 feet above the river
  • Planned bungee jumping platform
• Strategic Impact: Part of China’s infrastructure push to alleviate poverty and improve access in mountainous regions