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If you've got a fear of heights, this may be a bridge too far for you, but it sure is one pretty way to test your courage!
Shiniuzhai National Geological Park (Hunan, China) now boasts the world's longest glass bridge, and if the idea of crossing it sounds too terrifying for you, just consider the fact that it is actually a replacement of an older wooden walkway!
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300 meters (984 feet) lonng and 180 meters (590 feet) above ground, travelers courageous enough to cross the bridge can enjoy view of scenery all around (and below!) them that reportedly inspired James Cameron's Avatar.
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A stroll across this transparent crossing might seem a bit too freaky for most adventurers, but the each glass plate is 24 millimeters (.94 inches) thick, which is said to be 25 times stronger than normal glass. This makes the bridge resistant to a bevy of natural elements, and able to support the weight of 800 visitors at a time. As you can see from the photos, it's quite popular among thrill-seekers but some people may need a little convincing!
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Not for the faint of heart, crossing this bridge will definitely earn you a badge of courage in our books! Perhaps you won't be tempted to look down however, with all the pretty scenery around you.