Round Table China China unveils world's new tallest bridge
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Oct 13, 2025 Discover the awe-inspiring Huajang Grand Canyon Bridge, nearly twice the height of the Eiffel Tower, transforming a two-hour drive into a thrilling two-minute experience. Learn how Guizhou's rugged terrain necessitates such state-of-the-art infrastructure, boosting connectivity and local economies. Get a peek into innovative construction technologies and the engineering challenges faced, including wind measurement and safety planning. Explore plans for bridge tourism, with observation decks and adrenaline-pumping activities planned for visitors.
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Bridge As Transport And Attraction
- The Huajang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou is now the world's tallest at 625 meters and a centerpiece of a new expressway.
- It reframes bridges as tourist destinations, combining transport efficiency with extreme-activity attractions.
Two Hours To Two Minutes
- Yu Shun described the bridge cutting travel time between canyon sides from two hours to two minutes.
- That dramatic change directly connects communities and enlarges residents' living circles.
Improved Access Spurs Local Development
- Shorter travel times unlock access to education, healthcare and markets across formerly isolated areas.
- Steve Hatherly noted this improves business, shipping and overall regional economic integration.