Look up, not down! On 28th April, Vietnam opened a new attraction for thrill-seekers with the unveiling of a glass-bottomed bridge dangling 150 meters (490 feet) above a beautiful jungle.
The Bach Long pedestrian bridge in northwest Son La province, which translates to “white dragon,” snakes over terrifying cliff sides before across a stunning valley between two peaks, measuring 632 meters in length (690 yards).
The bridge’s floor is composed of tempered glass developed in France, making it strong enough to carry up to 450 people at a time while providing a breathtaking view of the vegetation in the gorge far below.
The world’s longest glass-bottomed bridge
Travelers will be able to observe the beauty of nature while standing on the bridge, according to Hoang Manh Duy, a spokesman of the bridge’s operator. It is the world’s longest glass-bottomed bridge, according to the business, surpassing a 526-meter construction in Guangdong, China.
Guinness World Records officials are likely to verify the claim next month
After two years of Covid-19 shutdowns, which kept almost all foreign visitors out, Vietnamese tourism officials are hoping to entice them back. In mid-March, the country lifted the quarantine imposed on international tourists and allowed nationals of 13 nations to travel for 15 days without a visa. In two weeks, Vietnam will host the Southeast Asian Games, which will attract more than 10,000 athletes and sports staff from throughout the region.
The third glass bridge in Vietnam is Bach Long. After crossing the bridge, resident Bui Van Thach stated, “I think the bridge will attract more domestic and international tourists to our area.”
