# Heart-Stopping Glass Bridges (UPDATE) This Glass Walkway is Suspended 600 Feet in the Air By David Ingram | Published 2015-09-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-walkway References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2015/09/25/glass-suspension-bridge-china/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [stuff.co.nz](http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/destinations/asia/72410689/scariest-bridge-in-the-world-open-for-business) Israeli architect Haim Dotan designed this recently opened and imposing glass walkway that stretches across China's Grand Canyon of Zhangjiajie. Made out of plexiglass less than an inch thick, this [glass suspension bridge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-waves-footbridge) is located in China’s Shiniuzhai National Geological Park in the Hunan Province, and stretches 900 feet across a magnificent canyon view that sits at a vertigo-inducing 600 feet below. Recently opened to tourists, the glass walkway that rests between the two cliff faces reportedly even sways slightly in the wind. Originally a [wooden walkway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw-ji-covered-bridge-on-aqueduct) with glass inserts, this newly updated design has become a popular test of courage due to its imposing view and impressive scale. The transparent walkway is reportedly capable of supporting approximately 800 visitors at a time, and plans are even being made to make the bridge the world's highest bungee jump as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Glass Walkways:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop stronger and safer glass materials for constructing transparent walkways in challenging locations. - **Suspension Bridges:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and construct suspension bridges that offer thrilling experiences with breathtaking views. - **Adventure Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and adrenaline-fueled tourism experiences centered around thrilling attractions, like glass bridges. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new architectural concepts and materials to push the boundaries of design in structures like glass walkways. - **Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new tourism destinations and attractions that cater to the growing demand for adventure and thrill-seeking experiences. - **Materials Engineering:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Research and develop advanced materials with superior strength and durability for constructing structures like suspension bridges. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cross-Seat Bridge Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shenzhenzhongshan-link.md) - [Spirally Viewpoint Bridge Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g-clef-bridge.md) - [Stone-Like Discreet Glass Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drifting-stones.md) - [High Wire City Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philippe-petit.md) - [Sheltered Timber Chinese Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw-ji-covered-bridge-on-aqueduct.md) - [Welded Steel Cantilevered Footbridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-footbridge.md) - [Thrill Ride-Topped Ultra-High Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-torch.md) - [Glass Bridge-Connected Small Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pjcarchitecture.md) - [Taiwan Coastal Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-danjiang-bridge.md)