Don't look down: 'world's longest' glass-bottomed bridge opens in Vietnam

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The Bach Long bridge in Vietnam is suspended 150 metres high and spans 632 metres in length. Guinness World Records officials are expected to certify it in May. All photos: AFP

The newly constructed bridge is located in Moc Chau district in Vietnam's Son La province.

The floor of the bridge is made from French-produced tempered glass.

Visitors on the walkway section of the Bach Long glass bridge.
Vietnam says its glass-bottomed bridge surpasses the 526-metre structure in Guangdong, China, certified as the world's longest in 2020.

Bach Long is Vietnam's third glass bridge.
The bridge snakes around dizzying cliff faces before spanning a dramatic valley between two peaks.

Vietnamese tourism chiefs are seeking to lure visitors back after two years of Covid-19 shutdowns that kept out virtually all foreign travellers.
Visitors capture their experiences of the bridge.

Vietnam ended quarantine for international visitors and resumed 15 days of visa-free travel for citizens from 13 countries in March.

The Bach Long bridge's name translates as white dragon.

The tempered-glass floor is strong enough to support up to 450 people.
The walkway section of the Bach Long glass bridge affords spectacular views.
The bridge is targeted at visitors with a head for heights.

A young visitor makes his way across the bridge.

The bridge is suspended above a lush, jungle-clad gorge.

A couple take pictures on the bridge.
An aerial shot of the newly constructed Bach Long glass bridge.

A visitor takes a selfie on the bridge. Authorities are hoping it will attract tourists after months of Covid-19 closures.

The Bach Long glass bridge is now open to visitors.

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AFP

 

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The Bach Long bridge in Vietnam is suspended 150 metres high and spans 632 metres in length. Guinness World Records officials are expected to certify it in May. All photos: AFP

The newly constructed bridge is located in Moc Chau district in Vietnam's Son La province.

The floor of the bridge is made from French-produced tempered glass.

Visitors on the walkway section of the Bach Long glass bridge.
Vietnam says its glass-bottomed bridge surpasses the 526-metre structure in Guangdong, China, certified as the world's longest in 2020.

Bach Long is Vietnam's third glass bridge.
The bridge snakes around dizzying cliff faces before spanning a dramatic valley between two peaks.

Vietnamese tourism chiefs are seeking to lure visitors back after two years of Covid-19 shutdowns that kept out virtually all foreign travellers.
Visitors capture their experiences of the bridge.

Vietnam ended quarantine for international visitors and resumed 15 days of visa-free travel for citizens from 13 countries in March.

The Bach Long bridge's name translates as white dragon.

The tempered-glass floor is strong enough to support up to 450 people.
The walkway section of the Bach Long glass bridge affords spectacular views.
The bridge is targeted at visitors with a head for heights.

A young visitor makes his way across the bridge.

The bridge is suspended above a lush, jungle-clad gorge.

A couple take pictures on the bridge.
An aerial shot of the newly constructed Bach Long glass bridge.

A visitor takes a selfie on the bridge. Authorities are hoping it will attract tourists after months of Covid-19 closures.

The Bach Long glass bridge is now open to visitors.

2 / 20
AFP

I’d love to visit this someday.