Lan Wandered

“Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge is one of the most thrilling and amazing architecture I have seen so far, with the grandest location; consider as the longest and highest glass bridge in the world”.

Walking in the stunning structure of the sky glass bridge and admiring the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon is one of the activities that should not be missed when visiting Zhangjiajie. The place features a magnificent and overlooking view of the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, with thrilling and exciting activities. It is something that can only be seen in China, hence, worth visiting.

About Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge

The Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge is one of the most popular tourist attractions in China, located in the Grand Canyon of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. It is one of the most breathtaking experiences and thrilling activities, and it is considered the longest and highest glass bridge in the world. The bridge initially opened to the public on August 20, 2016, and then closed 13 days later due to the overwhelming visitor traffic. Initially, the site was expected to have 8000 visitors, however, they recorded around 80,000 per day. The bridge reopened again on September 30, 2016, after further improvements in Car Parking, ticket booking system, and customer service.

What is length and height of the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge?

The glass bridge spans about 430 meters across the canyon, is 6 meters wide, and stands 300 meters above the ground.

How thick is the Glass of the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge?

The bridge is made of a metal frame with more than 120 glass panels. The overall thickness of the transparent panel of tempered glass is about 2 inches, consisting of three layers made of low iron glass and a two layer of sentry glass interlayer sandwich between them.

How many people does the bridge can Hold?

The bridge is designed to hold 800 people at a time.

What are the activities to do in Sky Glass Bridge?

Walking on the glass bridge and hiking in the Grand Canyon and Zip Line are some of the activities you can do here. And in case you are seeking for more thrills, the sky bridge also features extreme activities like bungee jumping, which is considered to be the highest jump point in the world with a 285-meter jump height.

Bungee Jumping Ticket Price: 1998 CNY, allowed only for tourists 16 years old and older.

By the way, you can also opt to take an elevator after crossing the sky glass bridge. Unfortunately for our group, since we arrived here late in the afternoon, we only walked on the sky glass Bridge and took some photos. I believed our ticket was for the sky bridge only, but anyway, I enjoy the view and the glass bridge. But if you come here early in the morning, I suggest doing other activities and exploring the Grand Canyon and the waterfalls below. If you do, please reserve the package tickets for Route B covering the Grand Canyon and Glass Bridge, which is considered the best route to tour the two attractions.

How to get to the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge?

Zhangjiajie Glass bridge is 60 kilometers away from the Zhangjiajie Central City and mostly takes about an hour and a half drive. Below are some of the options in order to reach this destination.

DIY: Initially, take the bus at Zhangjiajie central bus station, going to the glass bridge transport center. The fare cost is around 13–25 CNY. After reaching the transport center, take the free shuttle bus going to the mountaintop, close to the Glass Bridge. Please note that no ticket is sold on the spot, so be sure to book in advance before visiting here.

Also check Wulingyuan Bus Station going to the glass bridge transport center. Schedule starts from 7:50 am to 03:50 pm with an interval of 80 minutes. However, during peak season, the buses depart as long as all seats are full.

Joining a Group Tour: In my case, since I booked a package tour from Manila, everything was already arranged from Day 1 up to Day 5. The first tourist destination that we visited was the Sky Glass Bridge. We have our private Bus exclusive for our group.

Other Option: For convenience, you can also opt to join a group tour offered on the Klook or Get Your Guide websites.

My Experience

I have written down my complete experience in the 5 Day Itinerary Blog in Zhangjiajie China, hence, for this particular article. I will only focus more on sky glass bridge experience. If you read my blog, you know by now that our group tour didn’t take a direct flight going to Zhangjiajie, thus, our flight was from Manila-Quanzhou-Changsha and then travel by bus to Zhangjiajie. For review, I joined a group tour with a group visa from the Philippines. So, on our second day after arriving in China, our first destination was directly traveling to the Zhangjiajie Sky Glass Bridge. It took as 5 hours by bus before reaching this place from Changsha. It is in the mountain side, so expect steep road when traveling this place. Anyway, our bus is comfortable. Before coming here, we took first our lunch and then travel to the top of the mountain close to the glass bridge. We arrive around 2 pm and start the tour.

Initially, we wore the shoe rag provided at the entrance, as it is required for walking on the glass bridge. Upon seeing the bridge, I felt amazed and excited. The structure of the bridge is stunning, and the design is impressive. Just imagine how this bridge was constructed. It was my second time seeing a glass bridge, after the diamond glass bridge in Georgia. But this sky bridge in Zhangjiajie is bigger, wider and higher. No wonder, it gains the title of the longest and highest glass bridge in the world. On top of that, the overlooking view of the Grand Canyon is just awesome. I just wish we had stayed here longer and tried to hike and explore the Grand Canyon and the waterfalls. I would also love to try the zipline, but unfortunately, we were lacking  time, and our package is only for walking in the Sky Glass Bridge. Anyway, it’s a privileged for me to reach this destination. I never imagined I would visit the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge. And this experience is breathtaking.

When is the best time to visit the Glass Bridge in Zhangjiajie?

The best time to visit Zhangjiajie Sky Glass Bridge is early Autumn, from September to October. During this time, the weather is cool and enjoyable. However, please take note of the National Holiday from October 1–7 to avoid crowds during your visit.

Summer is also a good season in Zhangjiajie from June to August; however, please note that it is also the most popular month for tourists and locals’ flocks in the city; hence, expect an exceedingly crowded tourist during your visit.

Please note that the sky glass bridge may be closed during bad weather. So, make sure to check weather reports before visiting.

If you are curious, I visited this amazing place in September. So, all of these pictures you’ve seen in this blog were captured this month. The weather is perfect, it was slightly cool and sunny, and the sky is clear.

Where to stay?

There are several hotels and resorts available in Zhangjiajie ranging in standard, medium up to luxury experiences. Plan ahead and reserve a hotel near the location of your specific destination. You can check booking.com or agoda.com for available hotel accommodations on your chosen dates. Otherwise, you can also check Airbnb if you are a group and would like to minimize your cost. If you are a solo traveler, a hostel option is available.

As for me, since I joined a group tour, all hotels are arranged by the tour agency. I don’t have any complaints about it because all the hotels we stayed in were between 4- and 5-star hotels, and they were really nice and comfortable.

Budget for Traveling in Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge

For DIY (do it your own), Consider below prices of tickets in Zhangjiajie: Book only in the official websites or travel platforms.

• Glass Bridge & Grand Canyon Entrance Fee-219 CNY (3 to 4 hours)
• If Glass Bridge only- 141 CNY (40 minutes)
• Bungee jumping- 1998 CNY
• Bus from Central Bus station- 25 CNY

Travel Guide & Tips in Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge

Here are some guides and tips you should consider when visiting to Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge.

• Don’t forget to bring your Passport, as it is required during inspection.
• It is advised to book a ticket in advance, as no ticket is sold on the spot. The tickets are available 1 day to one month prior to the visit date. A valid ID like the passport is required for both booking the ticket and entering the scenic site.
• All visitors are required to wear shoe cover provided on the site.
• Wear comfortable shoes. High heels and metal spike are not allowed in the glass bridge.
• Do not run and jump on the bridge as well as stand against the rail.
• If you have more time and wanted the hiking activity, I suggest reserving the Route B ticket package, which includes the Grand Canyon and Glass Bridge.
• In the case of doing both, please note that the tour trail is one-way. The entrance is on the mountain, and the exit is at the bottom. So, it’s good to choose the first sky glass bridge, then the canyon. If you have baggage, you have to return to the entrance after your tour, so better not to bring any big baggage. If you are coming from the airport, It is better to check in first in your hotel, otherwise, left it in your tour bus, if you are in group tour.
• Do not forget to bring power bank in case of phone low battery during your travel.
• Be a responsible traveler and keep each destination in Zhangjiajie clean.
• Take only memories, leave only footprints. 

Essential things to bring.

• Money in Cash (RMB/Chinese Yuan)
• Bring Snacks, Water and drinks and keep it in your bag whenever you’re travelling for emergency.
• Sunscreen for summer season
• Sun glass
• Cap for head sun protection
• Jacket applicable for winter or summer
• Power bank, otherwise, bring USB cables, most tour buses have USB for charging.
• comfortable shoes

So, have you been to Zhangjiajie Sky Glass Bridge? Please share your thoughts, I would like to know your experience.

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