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World's tallest bridge opens in China
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A record-breaking bridge has opened in China. The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou Province is the world's tallest bridge. It stands at a height of 625 metres. The 2,890-metre-long bridge also has the longest span of any bridge ever constructed in the mountains. Its main span stretches 1,420 metres. The bridge will greatly improve the rural economy. It will also cut the travel time between the two sides of the bridge from two hours to two minutes.
China is an expert in bridge-building. It built the 18 tallest bridges in the world. The top three are in Guizhou, which also has another 32,000 spans. Half of the 100 highest bridges in the world are in Guizhou. The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge is full of cutting-edge engineering. A spokesperson said the bridge would become a sightseeing spot and attract a million visitors a year. It has a cafe, a geological museum, and a bungee-jumping centre.
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Bridges - Level 5
A record-breaking bridge opened on Sunday in China. The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou Province is the world's tallest bridge. It stands at a height of 625 metres above the Beipan River. The 2,890-metre-long bridge also has the longest span of any bridge ever constructed in mountainous terrain. Its main span stretches 1,420 metres. The bridge will have a significant impact on the regional economy and revitalize rural areas. It will also slash the travel time between the two sides of the Beipan River from two hours to just two minutes.
China has an amazing prowess in bridge-building. The 18 tallest bridges in the world are in China. The top three are in Guizhou, which also has a further 32,000 spans. Nearly half of the 100 highest bridges in the world are located there. The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge is full of cutting-edge engineering. It has a wind-resistant design and is built for high-altitude. A spokesperson said the bridge would become a sightseeing spot. It could attract more than a million visitors a year. It has a cafe, a geological museum, and a bungee-jumping centre.
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A record-breaking bridge opened to traffic on Sunday in China. The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in mountainous Guizhou Province is now the world's tallest bridge. It stands at a lofty height of 625 metres above the Beipan River. The feat of engineering also has the longest span of any bridge that has been constructed in rugged terrain. The bridge is 2,890 metres long, with the main span stretching 1,420 metres. The crossing will have a significant impact on the economy, logistics, and travel times in the region. It will slash the travel time between the two sides of the Beipan River from two hours to just two minutes. A spokesperson said it would revitalize rural areas.
China is displaying an impressive level of prowess in bridge-building. The website highestbridges.com lists the 18 tallest bridges in the world, all of which have been constructed or are under construction in China. The top three are in Guizhou, which also boasts a further 32,000 spans. Nearly half of the 100 highest bridges in the world are located there. The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge is also full of cutting-edge engineering features in its wind-resistant design and high-altitude construction. The spokesperson expects the bridge will become a sightseeing spot and attract more than a million visitors a year. It has a cafe, a geological museum, and a bungee-jumping centre.
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