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Zhangjiajie's Grand Canyon: China's Stunning Infrastructure

THIS is WHY The WORLD CAN'T Compete with China's Infrastructure | Shocked in Zhangjiajie 🇨🇳

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THIS is WHY The WORLD CAN'T Compete with China's Infrastructure | Shocked in Zhangjiajie 🇨🇳
Sun Kissed Bucket List54 min

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China is known for its towering skyscrapers and megacities. However, in Zhangjiajie, which is not known to be a big city, China still boasts the highest and longest glass bridge in the world. We visited the Grand Canyon in Zhangjiajie and the infrastructure built around the mountains is nothing short of incredible and we were shocked to see this level of development.

--- Sun Kissed Bucket List
May 31, 2024, Spring in China

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On their second day in Zhangjiajie, Sun Kissed Bucket List visits the Grand Canyon and glass bridge. They arrive after the earliest rush, having booked tickets online, and describe the taxi ride through Wulingyuan before reaching the site. The travelers describe the glass bridge as the world’s highest and longest. It spans a deep canyon, and the travelers react to its height and length while looking over the landscape. They also try a zip line and a slide, note other adrenaline activities, and end with local ice cream. Their route through the park also includes other thrill activities and an unexpected slide. The video balances their reactions to the exposed glass walkway with practical timing notes about the crowd.

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THIS is WHY The WORLD CAN'T Compete with China's Infrastructure | Shocked in Zhangjiajie 🇨🇳

Reaching the Grand Canyon glass bridge

Sun Kissed Bucket List spends a second day exploring Zhangjiajie's Grand Canyon and glass bridge. They aim to arrive later in the morning to avoid the first rush and have booked discounted tickets through Trip.com. The attraction is about 30 kilometers from Wulingyuan, and they take a taxi through the town to get there. The trip sets up a day focused on the park's infrastructure and the surrounding landscape.

The glass bridge is described as 400 meters high and 430 meters long. As the pair walk across, they react to the view down into the Grand Canyon and the scale of the structure. Their comments move between excitement and nervousness about looking through the glass. They also show how the canyon and nearby scenery appear from the bridge, making the walk as much about the view as the crossing itself.

Activities and timing

After crossing, they see several activities in the area. They decide spontaneously to try a zip line, which they describe as a smooth ride with views of the canyon. They also take a slide down a steep incline. A high bungee jump is mentioned as one of the other options available, though their own activities are the zip line and slide. Throughout the visit, they speak with local people and comment on the site's cleanliness despite the number of tourists.

The travelers recommend thinking about visit timing: they arrive after the earliest crowds, and an afternoon visit after 1 pm may be quieter while many people have lunch. They book online and recommend checking official ticket prices as well as online options for discounts or combined tickets. They finish with local ice cream and reflect on the infrastructure and activities they experienced. The day combines a walk over the bridge with paid adventure options, so visitors can choose which parts of the site fit their plans and budget.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: How long and high is the glass bridge?
A: The glass bridge is described as 430 meters long and 400 meters high, with views down into the Grand Canyon.
Q: How can visitors avoid some of the crowds?
A: The travelers arrive later in the morning rather than during the first rush. They also suggest visiting after 1 pm, when many visitors are having lunch.
Q: Which activities did they try at the Grand Canyon?
A: They walked across the glass bridge, rode the zip line and went down a steep slide. The video also shows the area for a high bungee jump.

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Zhangjiajie's Grand Canyon: China's Stunning Infrastructure

Sun Kissed Bucket List explores Zhangjiajie's breathtaking infrastructure, marveling at its glass bridge and Grand Canyon development. A stunning display of Chinese engineering!

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon: Glass Bridge & Thrilling Zipline

China's infrastructure is truly world-class, even in less-known areas like Zhangjiajie. Sun Kissed Bucket List was shocked by the impressive development, especially the high-altitude glass bridge and the infrastructure surrounding the Grand Canyon. The sheer scale and quality of the engineering are a testament to China's advancements. This video offers a glimpse into this remarkable feat of engineering and a unique perspective on China's progress.

Attractions in this video: Glass Bridge, Grand Canyon, Zipline, Skywalk, Slide