<strong>World's highest bungee jump: </strong>Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, the world's highest glass-bottom bridge, will open the world's highest bungee jump in August 2018.
World's highest bungee jump: Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, the world's highest glass-bottom bridge, will open the world's highest bungee jump in August 2018.
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<strong>Bungee Jump Challenge: </strong>Before opening to the public, a Bungee Jump Challenge was recently held at the bridge to promote the new attraction. Bungee enthusiasts from around the world were invited to try it out.
Bungee Jump Challenge: Before opening to the public, a Bungee Jump Challenge was recently held at the bridge to promote the new attraction. Bungee enthusiasts from around the world were invited to try it out.
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<strong>New bucket list item: </strong>Beau Retallick -- operator of the bungee jump and a record-holding bungee-jumping veteran -- hopped off the bridge with a mini bike during the challenge.
New bucket list item: Beau Retallick -- operator of the bungee jump and a record-holding bungee-jumping veteran -- hopped off the bridge with a mini bike during the challenge.
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<strong>World's highest glass bridge: </strong>The Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, opened in 2016, stretches 430 meters over a 300-meter-deep valley between two cliffs in the beautiful Zhangjiajie Park, which is said to have inspired the scenery for the sci-fi movie "Avatar."
World's highest glass bridge: The Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, opened in 2016, stretches 430 meters over a 300-meter-deep valley between two cliffs in the beautiful Zhangjiajie Park, which is said to have inspired the scenery for the sci-fi movie "Avatar."
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<strong>An unobstructed view: </strong>"Thanks to the glass-bottom walkway, visitors on the bridge can just look down and see someone bungee-jumping," says Joe Chen, deputy general manager of Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Tourism Management.
An unobstructed view: "Thanks to the glass-bottom walkway, visitors on the bridge can just look down and see someone bungee-jumping," says Joe Chen, deputy general manager of Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Tourism Management.
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<strong>Feel-falling: </strong>"It'll be different from the Macau Tower Bungy Jump because bungee-jumping off a bridge doesn't require a guided cable so you'll have the feeling of free-falling," Chen adds.
Feel-falling: "It'll be different from the Macau Tower Bungy Jump because bungee-jumping off a bridge doesn't require a guided cable so you'll have the feeling of free-falling," Chen adds.
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<strong>Coming this summer: </strong>Various safety tests on the bungee jump have been conducted. The attraction is scheduled to open in August 2018.
Coming this summer: Various safety tests on the bungee jump have been conducted. The attraction is scheduled to open in August 2018.
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<strong>Bungee-themed bar: </strong>A bungee-themed bar and restaurant, located at the end of the bridge, will also open in August.
Bungee-themed bar: A bungee-themed bar and restaurant, located at the end of the bridge, will also open in August.
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<strong>Future plans:</strong> The scenic park is getting a few major upgrades in the coming years. A new slide and the world's longest swing are some of the planned attractions.
Future plans: The scenic park is getting a few major upgrades in the coming years. A new slide and the world's longest swing are some of the planned attractions.
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