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Check out these photos of world’s highest Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, standing tall at 625 metres

Updated On: 29 September, 2025 08:10 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

China has officially opened the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, now recognised as the world’s highest bridge, transforming travel across one of the country’s most rugged terrains. (PICS/ AFP)

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Towering 625 metres above the Beipan River, the bridge has reduced travel time across the canyon, from two hours to just two minutes. PIC/ AFP

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Towering 625 metres above the Beipan River, the bridge has reduced travel time across the canyon, from two hours to just two minutes. PIC/ AFP
Located in the Guizhou province, the bridge spans the vast Huajiang Grand Canyon, an area long considered a challenge for infrastructure development

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Located in the Guizhou province, the bridge spans the vast Huajiang Grand Canyon, an area long considered a challenge for infrastructure development

The bridge’s opening marks a significant milestone in China’s ongoing effort to enhance connectivity in its mountainous southwest region

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The bridge’s opening marks a significant milestone in China’s ongoing effort to enhance connectivity in its mountainous southwest region

The bridge features a 207-metre sightseeing elevator, sky cafes, and viewing platforms, offering panoramic views of the breathtaking canyon landscape below

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The bridge features a 207-metre sightseeing elevator, sky cafes, and viewing platforms, offering panoramic views of the breathtaking canyon landscape below

The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge now holds two world records

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The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge now holds two world records

It is the highest bridge in the world, standing 625 metres above the canyon floor. The structure is also the largest-span bridge ever built in mountainous terrain, with a main span of 1,420 metres

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It is the highest bridge in the world, standing 625 metres above the canyon floor. The structure is also the largest-span bridge ever built in mountainous terrain, with a main span of 1,420 metres

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