The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge was awarded the Guinness World Record as the world’s highest bridge, with a deck-to-surface height of 625 metres
China has unveiled a stunning new world record with the planet’s loftiest bridge in the south-western province of Guizhou. The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge has slashed journey times from two hours down to just two minutes, local state media has reported.
This incredible engineering marvel stands at a deck-to-surface height of 625 metres – more than half a kilometre – placing it well above the previous record holder. It beats the Beipanjiang Bridge (Duge Bridge), also in China at 565.4 metres, by around 60 metres.
China’s rapid building capabilities have recently drawn admiration from high-profile figures, including Reform UK MP Zia Yusuf, who publicly expressed his frustration on social media about the lengthy delays for far smaller infrastructure schemes in Britain.
Work on the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge kicked off in January 2022 and was finished in under four years. The ambitious scheme produced a structure stretching nearly 3km across a ravine known locally as the “Earth crack”.
Measuring 2,890 metres in total length, the bridge was subjected to rigorous testing before authorities gave it the green light for public use. Prior to the bridge being declared safe for traffic, a dynamic load test was carried out, reports the Express.
This evaluation involved 96 lorries driving onto specific sections of the structure in organised groups. The remarkable new structure has now clinched the Guinness World Record as the world’s tallest bridge.
Travellers from around the world are now clamouring to witness the breathtaking structure, which officially opened its doors to visitors on September 28, 2025.
According to Highestbridges, China’s Guizhou Province boasts the planet’s most impressive collection of high-altitude bridges. “Today, Guizhou is home to more high bridges than every other country on earth combined. By 2030, Guizhou will have more than 1,000 bridges over 100 meters high as measured from the road or rail deck to the water.”
The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge features glass walkways allowing guests to gaze down at the Beipan River, an eye-watering 580 metres below.
Additionally, it boasts viewing platforms and a glass lift ascending to its elevated café, due to begin operating in November this year.
For thrill-seekers, the bridge also offers the chance to take part in bungee jumping. State media have disclosed plans for professional BASE jumping events.
