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Walking on this glass-bridge is one scary trip. Anyone up for it?

A glass-floor suspension bridge in Zhangjiajie in southern China's Hunan Province opened to the public on a trial basis recently. (AP)

Updated on: Aug 28, 2016 4:42 PM IST

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A glass-floor suspension bridge in Zhangjiajie in southern China's Hunan Province opened to the public on a trial basis recently. (AP)

Updated on Aug 28, 2016 4:42 PM

A glass-floor suspension bridge in Zhangjiajie in southern China's Hunan Province opened to the public on a trial basis recently. (AP)

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The bridge spans 430 metres (1,410 feet) and rises about 300 metres (984 feet) above a valley in a scenic zone, making it the world's highest and longest glass-bottomed bridge. (AFP)

Updated on Aug 28, 2016 4:42 PM

The bridge spans 430 metres (1,410 feet) and rises about 300 metres (984 feet) above a valley in a scenic zone, making it the world's highest and longest glass-bottomed bridge. (AFP)

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Designed by Israeli architect Haim Dotan, the bridge spans six metres in width and is made of some 99 panels of clear glass, with a capacity to carry up to 800 people at the same time. (AFP)

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Designed by Israeli architect Haim Dotan, the bridge spans six metres in width and is made of some 99 panels of clear glass, with a capacity to carry up to 800 people at the same time. (AFP)

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And it takes great courage to step on the bridge, realising the fact that you can actually see death right under your feet. Sounds scary, right? (AFP)

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And it takes great courage to step on the bridge, realising the fact that you can actually see death right under your feet. Sounds scary, right? (AFP)

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A girl looks through the glass on the bridge. To ensure that the thrilling experience is safe, the authorities organised a string of media events, including one where people were encouraged to try and smash the bridge’s glass panels with a sledge hammer, and another where they drove a car across it. (AFP)

Updated on Aug 28, 2016 4:42 PM

A girl looks through the glass on the bridge. To ensure that the thrilling experience is safe, the authorities organised a string of media events, including one where people were encouraged to try and smash the bridge’s glass panels with a sledge hammer, and another where they drove a car across it. (AFP)

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And a selfie on the backdrop of the green dooming valley right under you is a must click. (AFP)

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And a selfie on the backdrop of the green dooming valley right under you is a must click. (AFP)

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Some enjoy clicking pictures on the bridge, while some others enhance their experience by jumping with joy and thrill. It would really be so much fun to be suspended in air, while being on a glass bridge suspended, isn’t it? (AFP)

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Some enjoy clicking pictures on the bridge, while some others enhance their experience by jumping with joy and thrill. It would really be so much fun to be suspended in air, while being on a glass bridge suspended, isn’t it? (AFP)

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A visitor poses for a photograph on the world's highest and longest glass-bottomed bridge above a valley in Zhangjiajie. (AFP)

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A visitor poses for a photograph on the world's highest and longest glass-bottomed bridge above a valley in Zhangjiajie. (AFP)

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A tourist uses a selfie stick to take a photograph on the bridge. According to reports, a selfie-stick may be one of the few things restricted to be carried on the bridge. (AFP)

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A tourist uses a selfie stick to take a photograph on the bridge. According to reports, a selfie-stick may be one of the few things restricted to be carried on the bridge. (AFP)

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A tourist poses for a photograph on the world's highest and longest glass-bottomed bridge above a valley in Zhangjiajie in China's Hunan Province (AFP)

Updated on Aug 28, 2016 4:42 PM

A tourist poses for a photograph on the world's highest and longest glass-bottomed bridge above a valley in Zhangjiajie in China's Hunan Province (AFP)

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A visitor jumps for a photograph on the glass-bottomed bridge. No stilettos are allowed here. (AFP)

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A visitor jumps for a photograph on the glass-bottomed bridge. No stilettos are allowed here. (AFP)

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Only 8,000 people each day will be allowed to cross the bridge, according to Chinese media reports , and tourists will have to book their tickets a day in advance, at a cost of 138 yuan ($20). (REUTERS)

Updated on Aug 28, 2016 4:42 PM

Only 8,000 people each day will be allowed to cross the bridge, according to Chinese media reports , and tourists will have to book their tickets a day in advance, at a cost of 138 yuan ($20). (REUTERS)

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