Would YOU dare to walk on this? Gigantic glass viewing platform to open 820 feet above China's Wulong National Geological Park
- The vertigo-inducing glass floor, which looks over the stunning Karst Valley, is due to open in October
- Jutting out 26 feet from a cliff edge, the ledge stands 820 feet above ground and measures 36 feet by 85 feet
- Three layers of toughened glass make up each square pane, which is able to withstand a weight of up to 10 tonnes
If heights give you the heebie-jeebies, look away now.
A vertigo-inducing glass floor, alleged to be Asia's largest viewing platform, is due to open in above Karst Valley in Wulong National Geological Park, in south-west China in October, during the week the country celebrates National Day.
Jutting out 26 feet from a cliff edge at Tian-Sheng-San-Qiao, the transparent ledge stands 820 feet above ground, nearly 4,000 feet above sea level, and measures 36 feet by 85 feet.
The vertigo-inducing glass floor, set to be Asia's largest viewing platform, which is currently in its final stage of installation
The spectacular area it looks out over is one of China's most popular scenic spots, and now a visit there will be injected with a little adrenalin, along with some astounding, unobstructed views of the valley.
Though the height and transparent nature of the platform may make some visitors nervous, each square pane has been built from three layers of reinforced glass, which means it can withstand a weight of up to 10 tonnes.
Construction is now in its final stages, and it is thought that it will be completed at the end of August, in time for its grand unveiling in October.
A worker puts the finishing touches to the viewing platform, over the Karst Valley in Wulong National Geological Park, south-west China
According to Chinese news website en.people.cn, the structure was designed by 20 architects from around the globe.
The picturesque area of Congqing also boasts the record-breaking highest transparent skywalk, as well as the world's longest horseshoe glass walkway.
It also featured in the American blockbuster, Transformers 4: Age of Extinction, directed by Michael Bay.
The impressive structure was designed by 20 architects from around the globe who have made safety their number one priority
Safety first: Each square pane is made of three layers of extra strong glass, which can withstand a weight of up to 10 tonnes
The unique glass viewing platform is expected be unveiled to the public on October 1st, the day China celebrates National Day
Jutting out 26 feet from a cliff edge at Tian-Sheng-San-Qiao, the ledge stands 820 feet above ground, nearly 4,000 feet above sea level
First of its kind: The viewing platform will allow visitors astounding, unobstructed views of the famous Karst Valley
The viewing deck, may frighten some, but experts from both China and abroad have been assuring the public of its safety features
The popular area is a favourite for tourists and featured in the American blockbuster, Transformers 4: Age of Extinction
Most watched News videos
- Shocking scenes at Dubai airport after flood strands passengers
- Prince William resumes official duties after Kate's cancer diagnosis
- Shocking video shows bully beating disabled girl in wheelchair
- Sweet moment Wills handed get well soon cards for Kate and Charles
- 'Incredibly difficult' for Sturgeon after husband formally charged
- Rishi on moral mission to combat 'unsustainable' sick note culture
- Shocking moment school volunteer upskirts a woman at Target
- Chaos in Dubai morning after over year and half's worth of rain fell
- Shocking scenes in Dubai as British resident shows torrential rain
- Appalling moment student slaps woman teacher twice across the face
- 'Inhumane' woman wheels CORPSE into bank to get loan 'signed off'
- Mel Stride: Sick note culture 'not good for economy'
Made in China.....no way
by The sane one 257