The Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge spans the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, 430 metres long and suspended 300 metres above the canyon floor on transparent glass panels. The Grand Canyon itself is a separate attraction from the main Wulingyuan park — a distinct gorge system with a canyon floor trail of several kilometres, a zip line, and a glass slide that deposits riders at the base of the gorge. The bridge is the headline feature but the canyon walk is worth a full half-day.
The glass panels are 120 millimetres thick and the structure was tested by having a hydraulic press crack one panel while fully loaded with visitors; the bridge remained stable. Knowing this does not make walking on it feel entirely rational. Tickets cost around ¥138 for the bridge and canyon combination; timed entry is required and booking in advance is strongly advised during peak season. The site is about 40 kilometres east of Wulingyuan village, most easily reached by car.