The bridges swinging between the canyons, stretching across the great rivers or floating with clouds at an altitude of hundreds of meters, promise to bring visitors many unforgettable emotions.
Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge, Randa, Switzerland: The Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge is a great challenge for those who are afraid of heights. 85m from the valley below, Charles Kuonen is built with a metal floor that can look directly below and holds the record for the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world, with a length of nearly 494m. (Photo: Shutterstock/Michal Stipek).
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Ballintoy, Northern Ireland : The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is a short bridge, more than 30m above sea level, frequently swaying in the wind and offering stunning views of the ocean. The bridge was first built by trout fishermen about 350 years ago, connecting the mainland with the island of Carrick-a-Rede. (Photo: Shutterstock/Lautz).
Cesana Claviere Tibetan Bridge, Piedmont, Italy : From a distance, Italy’s Cesana Claviere Tibetan Bridge looks like a thin spider web extending through a deep gorge. This suspension bridge consists of 3 connecting parts and to cross the Cesana Claviere part, visitors need to be equipped with specialized shoes and safety belts. At nearly 30 meters above the canyon of San Gervasio below, the bridge is so fragile that it has to be closed during periods of inclement weather. (Photo: Shutterstock/Gigadesign).
SkyBridge at Skypark AJ Hackett Sochi, Sochi, Russia : This pedestrian suspension bridge is about an arm’s length wide and similar to the Brooklyn Bridge. Located in Sochi National Park, SkyBridge overlooks the Black Sea coast and forests filled with jasmine and rhododendrons. In addition, the bridge is not only a sightseeing spot but also a place where visitors can participate in bungy jumping from the center of the bridge. (Photo: Shutterstock/Gigadesign).
Taiping Bridge, Chiayi, Taiwan : Located in a lush mountainous area of Taiwan, Taiping Bridge was opened in 2017 and is recognized as the longest and tallest suspension bridge in Taiwan. The bridge overlooks the vast Jianan Plain and a sea of clouds, creating an impressive scene at sunset, attracting a large number of visitors. (Photo: Udn).
Titlis Cliff Walk, Engelberg, Switzerland : Titlis Cliff Walk is a pedestrian walkway nearly 460m long and located more than 2,740m above sea level, on a beautiful glacier in the Swiss Alps Si. This is the highest suspension bridge in Europe and is also the perfect place for visitors to see the entire Alps. (Photo: Shutterstock/Iamnong).
Bridge of the Iya Valley, Japan : According to legend, swinging suspension bridges in Japan’s remote West Iya valley were first built more than 800 years ago. At that time, the suspension bridge was used by the Taira clan to cross the Iya valley, then cut off to escape the pursuit of the Genji. However, the Genji clan won, the bridge was not destroyed and to this day, the locals usually upgrade the bridge every few years. (Photo: Shutterstock/Rocket Photos).
Capilano Suspension Bridge, North Vancouver, Canada : Located in the North Shore Mountains region of Vancouver, the Capilano River flows through lush green rainforest and is one of the places where salmon spawn in the fall. There is a Capilano steel cable car suspension bridge nearly 140m long and located at an altitude of more than 70m. Originally, Capilano was built in 1889 with hemp and cedar on a gorge. (Photo: Shutterstock/Songquan Deng).
Glass-bottomed bridge in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan Province, China rocks and is located at an altitude of nearly 300m. Many tourists share that lying on the bridge to take pictures gives them the feeling of being suspended between the air and below and the river is flowing fast. This glass-bottomed bridge is located in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, where the unique stone pillars are the inspiration for the Pandora world in the movie Avatar. (Photo: Shutterstock/Unge255_photostock).
Royal Gorge Bridge, Canon City, Colorado, USA : For panoramic views of Colorado and the Royal Gorge’s granite formations, visitors can walk across the wooden planks of the Royal Gorge Bridge. In addition, if you arrive at 7 am, visitors will also receive discounted tickets for entertainment activities and will avoid the crowds that appear at nearly 10 am. Built in 1929 in about 7 months, the Royal Gorge Bridge is located more than 290m above the Arkansas River below and is the tallest bridge in the US, with almost the same height as the Eiffel Tower. (Photo: Shutterstock/Daniel Mullins).