{"id":30950,"date":"2024-11-20T23:03:47","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T15:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stuif.com\/blog\/?p=30950"},"modified":"2024-11-21T08:17:08","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T00:17:08","slug":"zhang-jia-jie-grand-canyon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stuif.com\/blog\/?p=30950","title":{"rendered":"Zhang Jia Jie, the Grand Canyon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Our second day was a bit less strenuous. Still a lot of walking but less up and down. Our target was the famous Zhang Jia Jie Glass Bridge<\/a>. We had breakfast again in our hotel, same as the day before, simple noodles with some condiments. Cloudy, less cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We took a taxi to the entrance, were surprised how quiet it was, bought tickets and took a shuttle bus to the beginning of the bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here is a scale model of the bridge. The bridge was opened in 2016 as a tourist attraction and at that time it was the longest and tallest glass bottomed bridge in the world, 430 meters long, 6 meters wide, and suspended about 300 meters above the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We had to wear shoe covers to protect the glass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here is the bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Before crossing the bridge we first had a cup of coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The bridge was designed to carry up to 800 visitors at a time. But the crowd was so enormous (see the Internet photo) that after two weeks the bridge was closed<\/a> so the authorities could take measures to control the crowd. Probably it will still be unpleasantly crowded during peak season, but during our visit it was perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first steps on the glass are scary, but you get used to it fast. It helps that the glass is slightly opaque. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From the center of the bridge you have a spectacular view of the canyon, 300 meter below. After crossing the bridge, you can just walk back to the entrance. Or you can take the elevator down to the canyon. The more adventurous option is to use a zipline (flying fox) to the other side. You can see the ziplines in the picture next to the elevator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After you get used to the glass bottom, it becomes very enjoyable. The river below is clearly visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After crossing the bridge we returned the shoe covers. Then it was time for a snack and a drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Then we walked down to the zipline station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The real daredevils can bungee jump from the bridge. If you look carefully you may notice a cable hanging under the center of the bridge. We did not see any action during our visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I was a bit concerned wether they would allow me to use the zipline at my age. But they didn’t even ask me how old I was, just helped me in my seat and fastened the safety belts. I went first, Aric took a picture of me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are six parallel ziplines, we didn’t even have to queue. Everything is very well organised. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cameras take pictures of the trip. So here we are, ready to go. Look at our faces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And here we have almost arrived. Click on the picture to see the video taken. What an experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To descend to the canyon there is a series of slides. Gloves are given and a protective cover for your bum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I found on the Internet a YouTube video of the zipline and the slide<\/a> Worth watching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After we had arrived at the bottom, we looked up and saw the bridge, high above us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The last part is a relaxing mix of a boat ride and a walk back to the entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A well kept walkway, but mind your head!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Very scenic. Beautiful colors of the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There is even a small cave we had to walk through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We kept taking pictures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A second boat ride tbrought us to the entrance from where we took a bus back to the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We deserved another nice dinner and tried this restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I tried the local fire water. Very strong (52 %) , not bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enjoying our food. Young bamboo shoots and a wok with pork, chicken abd veggie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Another spectacular day. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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