China News Service, Qingyuan, July 18 (Cheng Jingwei, Zeng Linghua) On the 18th, a large glass bridge spanning the Three Gorges of Huangchuan, Lianzhou, Qingyuan, Guangdong, set a record for the longest glass bridge in the Guinness World with a length of 526.14 meters.
In the certification ceremony that day, Guinness World Records Certification Officer Hou Ying told reporters that, on the premise of confirming that the glass bridge complies with local safety standards, the authorized third-party agency measured the length of the glass bridge to 526.14 meters. It broke the previous Guinness World Record.
The Guinness World Records certification site was once photographed by Hua Hua
The reporter saw that the bridge was named Qingtian Glass Bridge, built in the sky between the cliff and the Liuquan Waterfall, suspended above the cliffs and deep pools of Huangchuan Three Gorges. It was magnificent and magnificent.
According to reports, the glass bridge lasted 3 years and cost 300 million yuan to build, and was completed in January 2020. It not only has the characteristics of large span, wide bridge deck, light weight and high and low beams, but also a fully transparent glass landscape bridge. It also has many comprehensive functions such as pedestrian crossing, touring, bungee jumping, zipline, T platform and so on.
Two cars opened the glass bridge Zeng Linghua photo
According to the technical staff of the glass bridge project, the construction of the glass bridge uses fully prefabricated imported bolt connections, which not only ensures the safety of the project, the stability of the structure, but also enhances the stimulating sense of viewing. The whole glass bridge adopts one of the world's thickest three layers of 4.5cm thick imported ultra-white laminated glass, with a light transmittance of 99.15%. Its crystal-like luster, high-definition brightness, and ultra-high light refractive index will Make visitors' vision brighter. Vertical arc-shaped stainless steel guardrails are used on both sides of the bridge.
The glass bridge began trial operation for tourists that day. During the period, two cars opened the glass bridge, which surprised many tourists. (Finish)