Huajiang Canyon Bridge

Scenic Area Introduction

At the heart of Guizhou's majestic karst landscape, spanning the Beipan River Huajiang Grand Canyon—dubbed the “Earth's Crack”—a new world engineering record has emerged: the Huajiang Canyon Bridge. With a main span of 1,420 meters and a vertical height of 625 meters above the river, it claims two world records simultaneously among mountain bridges, earning its reputation as a super-engineering marvel that is “number one in both dimensions.” For international travelers journeying from afar, this is not merely a bridge but a gateway to a cloud-piercing spectacle and a testament to China's modern engineering prowess.

This steel colossus slashes travel time across the gorge from over two hours to a mere two minutes, yet its allure extends far beyond transportation. The bridge itself is meticulously crafted as an immersive “Sky City.” You can ascend to the bridge tower's summit in under a minute via a high-speed observation elevator. At what may be the world's highest “Cloud Café,” savor aromatic coffee while enjoying a 360-degree panorama of the abyssal canyon below and the churning sea of clouds in the distance. For the courageous, a transparent viewing corridor constructed from three layers of special glass within the bridge's belly offers the ultimate thrill of “walking on air” 625 meters above the abyss.

This bridge stands as a vivid microcosm of Guizhou's transformation from a land of “thousands of ravines and gorges” to a “highway plain.” It artfully engages with ancient historical sites nearby—just below, the Qing Dynasty-era Huajiang Iron Chain Bridge quietly narrates tales of bygone hardships. Today, the bridge serves as a central hub, connecting world-class attractions like Huangguoshu Waterfall and Wanfenglin into a cohesive route, reshaping the region's travel landscape. It symbolizes a profound shift from “crossing natural barriers” to “exploring natural wonders,” inviting every visitor to witness this transformation firsthand.

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Zhenfeng County, Qianxinan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province.