World's Longest Glass-Bottomed Bridge, China
Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University (UAD) has completed a 526-metre-long glass-bottomed bridge in China. Spanning the Lianjiang River, the structure has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the longest glass-bottomed bridge in the world. This glass bridge is suspended at a height of 201 meters, with a width of 8.8 meters. Built as a tourist attraction, the bridge has a capacity of 500 people. The suspended glass bridge spans the…
The 5 Most Incredible Elevators in the World
Usually, a ride on an elevator involves pushing a button and zoning out until the ding for your floor. There are some elevators that are crafted quite beautifully and have doubled the enjoyment of people that use them! These vertical feats of engineering are about way more than getting from point A to point B. Here, we are going to talk about the most incredible elevators in the world that have amazed us by their…
Bailong Elevator; The World's Tallest Outdoor Glass Elevator
THE BAILONG ELEVATOR, located in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in China, is officially the tallest outdoor lift or elevator in the world, according to Guinness World Records. The park is famous for the spectacular sandstone pillars that rise up from the forest floor. The Bailong Elevator (meaning the Hundred Dragons Elevator) has a total height of 326 meters. 154 meters of the elevator's total height is sighted in mountain walls with the rest of the…
Garden of Morning Calm, Korea
The Garden of Morning Calm was founded by professor Sang-kyung Han (honorary professor of the Department of Horticulture, Sahmyook University) and it opened on May 11, 1996 as a private garden. The design of the garden focused on curves, spaces and asymmetric balance, and Korea's unique beauty to express classic elegance and fabulousness. The name Garden of Morning Calm originated from when Rabindranāth Tagore, an Indian poet, called Korea ‘the Land of Morning Calm.’ …
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, Canada
Originally built in 1889, Capilano Suspension Bridge stretches 137m across and 70m above Capilano River in Vancouver, Canada. The bridge can hold up to 96 full grown elephants. The park offers more than just the bridge. Its surrounding 27 acres celebrate nature, history and culture in unique and thrilling ways. CLIFFWALK is the park’s newest attraction follows a precipice along Capilano River on a labyrinth-like series of narrow cantilevered bridges, stairs and two glass platforms…
