On one of the creepiest lookouts in China.

Modern people, accustomed to a comfortable and measured life, apparently lack adrenaline. Even watching horror movies and going on roller coasters don't help. How else to understand the fact that more and more tourists are ready to fly to distant lands to visit the most terrible viewing platforms in the world? But the mere sight of these structures, "hovering" over the abyss, in theory, should discourage any desire to visit them.

Skywalk


Arcuate Corridor in the USA

The Grand Canyon Skywalk Observation Deck is located in Arizona (USA). It is an arched corridor, which, like a balcony, hangs over the abyss. The floor and walls of this site are transparent, and if you know that you are at an altitude of 1 km 219 meters, it becomes especially creepy. But if you are not afraid of heights, you can enjoy the stunning view of the Grand Canyon, which, by the way, is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, and the Colorado River flowing somewhere far below.


The skywalk is not for the faint of heart.

The Skywalk site was opened 11 years ago, and over the years its popularity has only grown. Particularly anxious visitors are reassured by the fact that the thickness of the glass floor is 10 cm, and this unique design can withstand eight times the load that it usually experiences - almost 5 tons per square meter.

Bridge in Engelberg


bridge over mountain peaks.

Pedestrian bridge on ski resort Engelberg (Switzerland) is considered the highest in the world. At the beginning of the last century, a cable car, and it was possible to move only on funiculars. Now you can walk over a snow-covered mountain abyss on foot - along a narrow (less than a meter wide) bridge, which, by the way, also sways.


Scary, but beautiful.

The whole journey takes 150 meters, and if you do not think that you are at an altitude of 500 meters, you can try to pull yourself together and take pictures of the gorgeous views of the Alps along the way.

Observation deck in Alspitze


Two arcs suspended in the sky.

The Alpspitze observation deck (Germany), opened 8 years ago, consists of two crossed arched balconies-bridges protruding 13 meters over a two-kilometer precipice. From here open beautiful views you can look at mountains and remote villages, and you can look at thick clouds not from the bottom up, but from the top down.


For the sake of such beauty it is worth overcoming fear

Many visitors notice that when they step on the slatted floor, the structure wobbles slightly and becomes very creepy. Also, a piercing wind often blows here, and at such moments it seems that you are just going to be blown away.

Path of Fear and Bridge of Fear


This observation deck is recognized as the most terrible in the world.

Attached to Tianmen Mountain in China's Hunan province, the Glass Sky Path is just one of several such viewpoints in the Middle Kingdom, but it's usually the one that terrifies travelers the most. And although its length is only 60 meters, the 1.5-kilometer abyss under the glass floor involuntarily makes especially impressionable tourists “walk along the wall” in the truest sense of the word. And from the fact that you are walking along a steep wall, it seems that you are a real rock climber, and this makes the path even more exciting.


Over the abyss you involuntarily cling to the wall.

Not far from this observation deck there is another "path of fear", which is a very long and transparent suspension bridge. It is located at an altitude of 180 meters, but is considered the most terrible and longest (300 meters) of all such bridges in the world.


The longest bridge of fear in the world.

This path is also creepy, although incredibly beautiful, but the structure itself is much wider and more impressive than the “path” on the rock. However, earlier this bridge was wooden and even then there were daredevils to walk on it.

Sky Bridge Langkawi


From this creepy bridge you can see all the beauties of Malaysia.

In Malaysia, there is also a terrible observation deck - this is an arched bridge built 10 km from Langkawi Airport. The structure connects two mountains, and its only support is holding it - a metal pylon in the center. To get to the bridge, you must first ride one of the funiculars that start from the local village, and then climb to the southern end of the bridge on an inclined elevator or walk along the path.


Even in such a paradise on the planet, you can tickle your nerves.

To make walking along this long corridor more scary and at the same time more interesting, transparent “windows” are found under your feet every now and then. And at both ends of the bridge there are triangular viewing platforms from which the beauty of Malaysia opens up in full view.

See what emotions a height of 400 meters evokes.

ADDITION

An observation deck not for the faint of heart has opened in China - it is made entirely of glass and is located at an altitude of 400 meters above the ground, surrounded by a picturesque valley.

glass platform will test visitors for courage: not everyone dares to take a walk, seeing an abyss beneath them. Edition Daily Mail says: visitors are in mixed feelings. Some look rather frightened and walk unsteadily, while others happily pose for unusual photos.

The area of ​​the glass platform is 415 square meters, which makes it the largest in the world. In the process of building an unusual attraction, especially durable glass was used, as well as titanium. The creators of the project promise absolute safety of visiting.

A place that may well become a test of fearlessness is located 70 kilometers from Beijing, on the territory of the famous Shilin stone forest.

By the way, tourist sites made of glass have recently become very popular in China. Last year, the world's longest glass bridge was opened in Hunan province, and the so-called glass "fear path" in Tianmen Mountain National Park, jutting out of a huge cliff 1,430 meters high, is one of China's most popular modern attractions.

The fashion for extreme bridges, crossings and viewing platforms continues.

In China, there are already several glass suspension bridges over the abyss and glass walkways along the cliffs. And recently, another transparent glass observation deck appeared on the edge of the mountain at an altitude of 768 meters above sea level. An extreme terrace near Beijing rises 400 meters above a picturesque valley.

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However, the crowds of adrenaline fans know no fear, and the observation deck is already breaking all attendance records. This is the largest platform of its kind in the world, which has already become famous all over the world. Tourists from all over China, and not only, come here to admire the unique view and test their willpower.

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The Glass Platform is located in the Shilinxia tourist area in the Pinggu District near Beijing. The suspension bridge is 32.8 meters wide. The length is 11 meters longer than that of a similar design in the USA - in the Grand Canyon. It is currently the longest observation platform in the world.

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The futuristic design fits well into the picturesque gorge - as if a flying saucer has landed here. Stunning views of the mountains and the forest are open to brave tourists, but not everyone dares to set foot here. Moving across the glass floor is not a test for the faint of heart. The glass platform is absolutely safe - it is made of titanium, steel and bulletproof glass that has passed all the necessary tests.

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It really can be called a crime if you come here without a camera. Therefore, tourists use every second to take amazing pictures above the abyss. The glass floor and railing give the feeling of flying in the air. It is worth overcoming yourself and your fears and walking along the circular bridge across the valley, admiring the villages, mountains and forest, as well as feeling part of nature.

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By the way, Acrophobia is the fear of heights. Being at a height, an acrophobic sufferer experiences nausea and dizziness.

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In China, there are already several glass suspension bridges over the abyss and glass walkways along the cliffs. And recently, another transparent glass observation deck appeared on the edge of the mountain at an altitude of 768 meters above sea level. An extreme terrace near Beijing rises 400 meters above a picturesque valley.

However, the crowds of adrenaline fans know no fear, and the observation deck is already breaking all attendance records. This is the largest platform of its kind in the world, which has already become famous all over the world. Tourists from all over China, and not only, come here to admire the unique view and test their willpower.

The Glass Platform is located in the Shilinxia tourist area in the Pinggu District near Beijing. The suspension bridge is 32.8 meters wide. The length is 11 meters longer than a similar design in the US. It is currently the longest observation platform in the world.

The futuristic design fits well into the picturesque gorge - as if a flying saucer has landed here. Stunning views of the mountains and the forest are open to brave tourists, but not everyone dares to set foot here. Moving across the glass floor is not a test for the faint of heart. The glass platform is absolutely safe - it is made of titanium, steel and bulletproof glass that has passed all the necessary tests.

It really can be called a crime if you come here without a camera. Therefore, tourists use every second to take amazing pictures above the abyss. The glass floor and railing give the feeling of flying in the air. It is worth overcoming yourself and your fears and walking along the circular bridge across the valley, admiring the villages, mountains and forest, as well as feeling part of nature.

By the way, Acrophobia is the fear of heights. Being at a height, an acrophobic sufferer experiences nausea and dizziness.

Hello. The observation decks of the world always attract many tourists who want to get some unusual and unforgettable sensations while on their journey. Do you know where the highest observation decks are located, where travelers strive to get to get their share of adrenaline?

In the French Alps, at an altitude of 3842 meters, there is a glass cube that hangs over an abyss. Photos from such a height they will be better than from a copter, and you will definitely never forget your feelings. All visitors to this observation deck are given white slippers, but this is without any ulterior motive, just so as not to scratch the transparent floor.

Price

By cable car in both directions 57 euros per person, and after the cable car, you need to go along the bridge between the rocks and then take the elevator to the very cube.

The longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world

Where do you think it is? That's right, pride in our country is simply bursting, it is located in Russia, in Krasnaya Polyana. To visit it, you need to visit the SkyPark mountain park and there you will find this unique structure. The length of the suspension bridge is 439 m, and it is located at a height of 207 meters from the ground.

Only from this point you can see and admire the beauty of the Akhtyn Gorge and the surrounding mountains. But, you should not be afraid of such a height, being on the bridge, as its creator assures, the bridge is able to withstand hurricane winds and an earthquake of up to 9 points.

In the same amusement park, for fans of extreme sports, there is a rope park "Mowgli", where the highest swing in the world is waiting for you at a height of 107 meters. And in the near future, you will be able to dine in a restaurant located on the edge of a cliff.

How much does the ticket cost?

Today, to visit the bridge, the prices are as follows: for an adult, a ticket costs 1250 rubles, for children under five years old and adults over 75 years old, admission is free, and for children from 5 to 12 years old, a ticket will cost 600 rubles.

Viaduct in the city of Millau in southern France

This is the highest cable-stayed road bridge in the world. So, when traveling in France, do not forget to ride on this attraction. The bridge is 2.5 km long and is part of the road from Paris to Beziers. Almost 400 million euros were spent on its construction, so the passage through it is paid, in about 80 years the bridge should pay for itself.

What's the fare

To drive across the bridge in a passenger car, you need to pay six euros, and for lovers of two-wheeled vehicles (scooter, motorcycle) almost 4 euros.

Petronas Towers glass bridge

It is located in Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, where the Petronas towers are located (their height is 452 m), and the glass bridge is located between these skyscrapers at a height of 170 meters. It’s not easy to get here (only 300 people a day), first you need to stand in a queue for many hours, and if luck smiles at you, then for $ 24 you can safely walk along this glass structure, as well as climb another observation deck on the 86th floor.

America's Willis Tower in Chicago

The tallest skyscraper in the United States, its height is 443 meters, and the observation deck consists of four glass balconies that extend from the building at the level of 103 floors, which can accommodate no more than five people.

In good cloudless weather (visibility up to 80 km), in addition to views of Chicago and its environs, you can still see the territory of four states, such as Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin.

What is the price?

As always when visiting such unique places, you need to stand in a long line and get a ticket, paying only $16. But the wait is worth the experience.

Skyscraper Lotte World Tower in South Korea

This building is located in Seoul and it houses (from 117 to 122 floors) the highest stationary, glazed observation deck in the world, SeoulSky. From it, in clear weather, you can see the surrounding neighborhood for several tens of kilometers.

In addition, in the building itself are located:

• The largest aquarium in the world.
• The highest swimming pool in the world.
• Cinema with the largest screen in the world.

How much does the ticket cost?

For a ticket for an adult you will have to pay $ 27, for a child $ 24. There is also a ticket that allows you to skip the line, it costs $50.

The tallest single-bearing bridge in the world

It is located in Malaysia on the island of Pulau Langkawi, above the gorge at an altitude of 700m. This bridge rests on just one metal support with the help of eight cables. It has 2 viewing platforms from which you can take amazing pictures, most importantly camera do not forget.

Visit price

A ticket costs about $ 13, and you need to get here by cable car (2.2 km), then by a glass elevator, in general, an excellent excursion. By the way, the price includes a visit to:

• 6D - cinema.
• 3D museum.
• Planetarium.

Sky Trail in Arizona, USA

This lookout is located in national park America" grand canyon”at an altitude of 1219 meters and still hangs over a cliff by 20 meters.

What is the price

A ticket for one person will cost $30.

The scariest attraction in the world

You can “tickle” your nerves in China in the Hunan province, where national park Zhangjiajie. There is the famous "Path of Fear" at an altitude of 1400 meters. To get to the observation deck, you must first overcome this "path" (or yourself) in shoe covers that will be given to you. If you still decide to walk over the abyss, you can visit the restaurant and the “Heavenly Gates” temple on the top of the mountain.

Price

For visiting the “Path of Fear” and the temple, you will have to pay $ 37 per person, and a cable car, 7.5 kilometers long, will help you get to the trail.

Viewpoint in the Bavarian Alps in Germany

It is located on the Alpspitz mountain peak at an altitude of 2628 meters and consists of two crossed platforms. One of them is advanced 13 meters above the abyss, and the second one is 11 meters.

Ticket price

For the funicular, with which you will get to the observation deck, you will need to pay 27 euros for an adult and 15 euros for a child. And if suddenly your dog also wants to admire the views of the Alps, then a ticket for your pet will cost 4 euros.

Good to know

And on earth, it is no less interesting to visit the longest tourist one, which is located in China, or spend the night on a floating one, which is located in the Japanese park "Huis Ten Bosch".

I wish you to visit as many interesting places as possible.