China to Unveil World’s Tallest Bridge, Surpassing Eiffel Tower by 200 Meters | Report

China is to open the world’s tallest bridge, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, a two-mile-long bridge over a huge canyon. The engineering masterpiece is said to be more than 200 meters taller than the Paris Eiffel Tower, demonstrating China’s sophisticated engineering skills. Scheduled for opening in June, the bridge cost £216 million to construct.

Zhang Shenglin, a Chinese politician, added that the bridge would testify to China’s engineering excellence and facilitate Guizhou’s vision of becoming one of the world’s top tourist destinations. Steel trusses of the bridge weigh around 22,000 metric tons, which is the equivalent of three Eiffel Towers. Chief engineer Li Zhao was glad to see his work materialized, stating, “Witnessing my work becomes something tangible — watching the bridge grow day by day and finally stand tall above the canyon — gives me a profound sense of achievement and pride.”

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Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge will be a top destination for tourists with plans for residential areas, glass walkway, and the highest bungee jump in the world. It comes after the construction of China’s former record-breaking bridge, Beipanjiang, in 2016. It is 1,854 feet tall and took £117 million to construct, lowering travel time by locals from four hours to only one hour.

Moreover, China is attempting to construct the world’s largest dam across the Yarlung Tsangpo River at a cost of £109 billion. The new dam will provide 300 billion kWh of electricity every year, beating even the Three Gorges Dam that currently powers five million households.