Driving on water surface through the Shiziguan floating bridge
China, asia
N/A
500 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, picture this: You're in Xuan'en County, deep in the gorgeous southwestern Hubei province of China, ready for an adventure. Get ready to experience the Shiziguan floating bridge, seriously one of the coolest bridges EVER!
Hidden inside the Shiziguan scenic area, this wooden wonder, aka the Shiziguan water highway, puts you practically *on* the river. Seriously, you'll feel like you're gliding across the water as you walk or drive.
They call it the "Long Bridge Of Dreams," and it's easy to see why. This 1,640-foot-long (500 meters) beauty winds its way over the dazzling turquoise Qingjiang River, which is a whopping 60 meters deep! It's only 4.5 meters wide, so keep an eye out for other travelers! There's a speed limit too, so keep it slow and steady to keep those big waves down. This unforgettable experience opened up to the public on May 1st, 2016. Get ready to have your mind blown!
Where is it?
Driving on water surface through the Shiziguan floating bridge is located in China (asia). Coordinates: 36.4650, 104.8156
Road Details
- Country
- China
- Continent
- asia
- Max Elevation
- 500 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Coordinates
- 36.4650, 104.8156
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