China Opens 625-Metre Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, Cutting Remote Village Travel Time from Two Hours to Two Minutes
The structure in southwest China cut a two-hour mountain drive to two minutes and has drawn more than 2.3 million tourists since opening in 2025.
france24.comThe Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou province now stands as the world’s highest bridge, rising 625 metres above a river in southwest China. The bridge opened in 2025 and reduced travel time between remote villages and nearby cities from two hours by mountain road to two minutes.
Euronews reported that the shorter journey has boosted tourism and local business in an area previously isolated by difficult terrain.
Residents use 5G coverage along the route to promote guesthouses and manage bookings online. 3 million tourists. The bridge was designed as both infrastructure and attraction, and now includes glass walkways and panoramic views.
Euronews reported that the project forms part of China’s wider effort to modernise rural regions through transport and digital networks. The article was updated on 02/06/2026 at 15:23 GMT+2.
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