The Bach Long glass bridge is now open to visitors.
A young visitor crawls on the Bach Long glass bridge in Moc Chau district in Vietnam's Son La province on April 29, 2022. - Vietnam launched a new attraction for tourists -- with a head for heights -- on April 29 with the opening of a glass-bottomed bridge suspended some 150 metres above a lush, jungle-clad gorge. (Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP)
The newly constructed bridge is located in Moc Chau district in Vietnam's Son La province.
The floor of the bridge is made from French-produced tempered glass.
Visitors on the walkway section of the Bach Long glass bridge.
Vietnam says its glass-bottomed bridge surpasses the 526-metre structure in Guangdong, China, certified as the world's longest in 2020.
Bach Long is Vietnam's third glass bridge.
The bridge snakes around dizzying cliff faces before spanning a dramatic valley between two peaks.
Vietnamese tourism chiefs are seeking to lure visitors back after two years of Covid-19 shutdowns that kept out virtually all foreign travellers.
Visitors capture their experiences of the bridge.
Vietnam ended quarantine for international visitors and resumed 15 days of visa-free travel for citizens from 13 countries in March.
The Bach Long bridge's name translates as white dragon.
The tempered-glass floor is strong enough to support up to 450 people.
The walkway section of the Bach Long glass bridge affords spectacular views.
The bridge is targeted at visitors with a head for heights.
A young visitor makes his way across the bridge.
The bridge is suspended above a lush, jungle-clad gorge.
A couple take pictures on the bridge.
An aerial shot of the newly constructed Bach Long glass bridge.
A visitor takes a selfie on the bridge. Authorities are hoping it will attract tourists after months of Covid-19 closures.
The Bach Long glass bridge is now open to visitors.
A young visitor crawls on the Bach Long glass bridge in Moc Chau district in Vietnam's Son La province on April 29, 2022. - Vietnam launched a new attraction for tourists -- with a head for heights -- on April 29 with the opening of a glass-bottomed bridge suspended some 150 metres above a lush, jungle-clad gorge. (Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP)
The newly constructed bridge is located in Moc Chau district in Vietnam's Son La province.
The floor of the bridge is made from French-produced tempered glass.
Visitors on the walkway section of the Bach Long glass bridge.
Vietnam says its glass-bottomed bridge surpasses the 526-metre structure in Guangdong, China, certified as the world's longest in 2020.
Bach Long is Vietnam's third glass bridge.
The bridge snakes around dizzying cliff faces before spanning a dramatic valley between two peaks.
Vietnamese tourism chiefs are seeking to lure visitors back after two years of Covid-19 shutdowns that kept out virtually all foreign travellers.
Visitors capture their experiences of the bridge.
Vietnam ended quarantine for international visitors and resumed 15 days of visa-free travel for citizens from 13 countries in March.
The Bach Long bridge's name translates as white dragon.
The tempered-glass floor is strong enough to support up to 450 people.
The walkway section of the Bach Long glass bridge affords spectacular views.
The bridge is targeted at visitors with a head for heights.
A young visitor makes his way across the bridge.
The bridge is suspended above a lush, jungle-clad gorge.
A couple take pictures on the bridge.
An aerial shot of the newly constructed Bach Long glass bridge.
A visitor takes a selfie on the bridge. Authorities are hoping it will attract tourists after months of Covid-19 closures.
The Bach Long glass bridge is now open to visitors.
Don't look down: 'world's longest' glass-bottomed bridge opens in Vietnam
The Bach Long bridge is expected to be verified by Guinness World Records officials next month
AFP
30 April, 2022
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