10 impressive suspension bridges around the world.
Bridges swaying in the canyons, stretching over vast rivers, or suspended hundreds of meters above the clouds, promise to offer visitors many unforgettable experiences.
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| Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge, Randa, Switzerland:The Charles Kuonen suspension bridge is a major challenge for those afraid of heights. Located 85 meters above the valley below, the Charles Kuonen is built with a metal deck offering a direct view downwards and holds the record for the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge, measuring nearly 494 meters in length. (Photo: [Image caption])Shutterstock/Michal Stipek. |
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| Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Ballintoy, Northern Ireland:The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is a short bridge, more than 30 meters above sea level, often swaying in the wind and offering stunning ocean views. The bridge was first built by salmon fishermen about 350 years ago, connecting the mainland to Carrick-a-Rede Island. (Photo: [Image caption]Shutterstock/Lautz. |
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| Cesana Claviere Tibetan Bridge, Piedmont, Italy:From a distance, Italy's Cesana Claviere Tibetan Bridge looks like a thin spiderweb stretching across a deep gorge. This suspension bridge consists of three interconnected sections, and crossing the Cesana Claviere requires special footwear and safety harnesses. At nearly 30 meters above the San Gervasio gorge below, the bridge is so fragile that it has to be closed during periods of severe weather. (Photo:)Shutterstock/Gigadesign. |
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| SkyBridge at Skypark AJ Hackett Sochi, Sochi, Russia:This pedestrian suspension bridge is about an arm's length wide and similar to the Brooklyn Bridge. Located in Sochi National Park, SkyBridge overlooks the Black Sea coast and forests filled with jasmine and rhododendrons. In addition to being a scenic spot, the bridge is also a place where visitors can try bungee jumping from the center. Photo:Shutterstock/Gigadesign. |
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| Taiping Bridge, Chiayi, Taiwan:Nestled in Taiwan's lush mountainous region, the Taiping Bridge, opened in 2017, is recognized as Taiwan's longest and highest suspension bridge. Overlooking the expansive Jianan Plain and a sea of clouds, the bridge offers a breathtaking sunset view, attracting a large number of visitors. (Photo: [Image caption]Udn. |
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| Titlis Cliff Walk, Engelberg, Switzerland:The Titlis Cliff Walk is a pedestrian walkway nearly 460 meters long, situated at an altitude of over 2,740 meters above sea level, atop a stunning glacier in the Swiss Alps. It is the highest suspension bridge in Europe and also the perfect spot for visitors to admire the entire Alps mountain range. (Photo:)Shutterstock/Iamnong. |
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| The bridge of the Iya Valley, Japan:According to legend, the suspension bridges swaying in Japan's remote West Iya Valley were first built over 800 years ago. At that time, the Taira clan used the suspension bridge to cross the Iya Valley, then cut it down to escape pursuit by the Genji clan. However, the Genji clan was victorious, the bridge was not destroyed, and to this day, locals upgrade it every few years. (Photo: [Image])Shutterstock/Rocket Photos. |
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| Capilano Suspension Bridge, North Vancouver, Canada:Located in Vancouver's North Shore mountain range, the Capilano River flows through lush rainforest and is one of the trout spawning grounds in the fall. It features the nearly 140-meter-long Capilano Cable-Stayed Bridge, situated over 70 meters above sea level. Originally constructed in 1889 from hemp and cedar wood over a canyon, the Capilano Bridge spans a canyon. (Photo)Shutterstock/Songquan Deng. |
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| Glass-bottomed bridge at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan Province, China:Nestled between two cliffs in northern Hunan Province, China, this glass-bottomed pedestrian bridge is the length of four football fields and sits at a height of nearly 300 meters. Many tourists share that lying on the bridge to take photos gives them the feeling of floating in mid-air, with a rushing river below. This glass-bottomed bridge is located in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, home to unique rock formations that inspired the Pandora world in the movie Avatar. (Photo: [Image caption])Shutterstock/Unge255_photostock. |
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| Royal Gorge Bridge, Canon City, Colorado, USA:To enjoy panoramic views of Colorado and the granite cliffs of the Royal Gorge, visitors can walk across the wooden planks of the Royal Gorge Bridge. Additionally, arriving at 7:00 AM will grant you discounted tickets for entertainment and help you avoid the crowds that typically arrive around 10:00 AM. Built in 1929 over a period of seven months, the Royal Gorge Bridge sits over 290 meters above the Arkansas River below and is the tallest bridge in the United States, nearly as tall as the Eiffel Tower. (Photo: [Image caption]Shutterstock/Daniel Mullins. |
