HOW IS THIS A TEST FOR FEAR ? Terrifying bridges

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HOW IS THIS A TEST FOR FEAR ? Terrifying bridges

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Imagine building these bridges!


If you wish to experience the breathtaking panoramas of the mountainous Ai-Petri
region on the southeastern coast of Crimea, you must first brave the wooden bridges that tower over vast ravines steel to risk
death or
serious injury when you
take on one of the
world's most
dangerous
trails

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Stomach-jolting: You have to have nerves of steel to risk death or serious injury
when you take on one of the world's most dangerous trails – Mount Hua in China.
It features stomach-churning drops, vertical ascents, steep staircases and narrow
walkways, with only a small chain to cling onto
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One way of getting across the River in the Karakoram Mountains of Pakistan
is by the rickety Hussaini bridge, which consists of various pieces of wood strapped
horizontally

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A long way to go: Trift Bridge in Switzerland is the longest pedestrian-only
suspension bridge in the Alps at 557 feet in length

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The Titlis Cliff Walk in Switzerland hangs 9842 ft. above sea level and offers
mountainous views - and sweaty palms - for those willing to travel across it
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Last week when a tourist dropped a mug on a glass walkway on the
Yuntai Mountain, Henan Province causing the floor to shatter. The
attraction opened in September and has now been closed for repairs
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Completed in 2004, the Langkawi Sky Bridge is built on top of the Machinchang
mountain in Malaysia and hangs at about 328 ft. above the ground. The walkway
can accommodate up to 250 people at the same time and swings out over the
landscape to give visitors a unique look at the landscape

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here are three vine bridges in Shikoku, the smallest of Japan’s four main islands,
which are constructed using slats of wood placed between 7 and 12 inches apart,
secured in place with two single vines - not recommended for those who prefer
solid ground

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Suspended above the massive and foreboding ravines in Daedunsan Provincial
Park in South Korea, the visitor bridges and ladder-like walkways make for an
adrenaline-filled experience
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While it may look like one of the more secure bridges in the collection, the Millau
Viaduct in France is so high it is often above the clouds. In fact at its highest point,
the bridge is taller than the Eiffel Tower
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You won't want to stumble while walking across the Devil's Bridge in Red Rock-
Secret Mountain Wilderness Area outside Sedona, Arizona, which has sheer drops
either side of its arched structure
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If you want to experience the rocky St. Gervasio gorges in Piedmont, Italy, one
way is to go through it - via the tiny Tibetan bridge

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Don't look down: The Royal Gorge Suspension bridge in Colorado is America’s
highest suspension bridge at 1,053 feet above ground
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Originally the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge in Northern Ireland only had one
handrail. Thankfully today there are more robust safety features in place, but
it is still a scary experience for those who gaze down on the rocks below
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This viewing platform at the Aiguille Du Midi mountain in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
more than earns its place on the list with its terrifying 9,200 Ft drop
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Thanks for the pics.

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What kind of idiot carries a mug out on a glass walkway? :bonk: One that doesn't care much about living or dying I guess. :lol: Thanks for the pics. [emoji106]
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BlacktopTravelr wrote:What kind of idiot carries a mug out on a glass walkway? :bonk: One that doesn't care much about living or dying I guess. :lol: Thanks for the pics. [emoji106]

I'm sure they have made provisions that forbid any kind of article that could possibly damage the glass floor.....but that glass is 2+inches thick and can stand several thousand pounds of weight on it ......seems like a single cup or glass would not shatter glass that thick :bonk:
Just wondering if the designers of the glass floor took that into consideration..
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The Yuntai Mountain is situated in Xiuwu County, Jiaozuo, Henan Province of People's Republic of China
Provisions for what? LOL Small rocks coming down the side of the mountain?

I would guess the only provisions were put in place to assure lots of money for the project managers and local officials. Cheaper materials mean more money to pocket. :ahha:

The pics are great. I would love to walk over these, well not the Chinese bridge.

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Suzuki Johnny wrote:
BlacktopTravelr wrote:What kind of idiot carries a mug out on a glass walkway? :bonk: One that doesn't care much about living or dying I guess. :lol: Thanks for the pics. [emoji106]

I'm sure they have made provisions that forbid any kind of article that could possibly damage the glass floor.....but that glass is 2+inches thick and can stand several thousand pounds of weight on it ......seems like a single cup or glass would not shatter glass that thick :bonk:
Just wondering if the designers of the glass floor took that into consideration..
All I can go by is the quote below.
Last week when a tourist dropped a mug on a glass walkway on the
Yuntai Mountain, Henan Province causing the floor to shatter.
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