Glass platform in the mountains. The most dizzying observation decks in the world with glass floors. Glass lookouts and trails

A few days ago, after two years of renovation work and spending 30 million euros, the lower tier of the Eiffel Tower was opened to the public. The main attraction of the reconstruction was the installed transparent glass floor, which partially replaced the usual floor. From now on, millions of tourists will be able to climb the panoramic platform and find themselves without visible support under their feet at a height of 57 m above Paris.

Indeed, a frightening sight, but this is not the most breathtaking observation deck in the world.

The "Path of Faith" on Mount Tianmen (Hunan Province, China) was built at an altitude of 1430 meters.

The glass balcony of the Chicago skyscraper Willis Tower (the second tallest building in the Western Hemisphere) is located on the 103rd floor, at a height of 412 meters.

Attraction "Step into the void" (Chamonix, France), on top of the Aiguille du Midi peak (3842 meters). A completely transparent glass cube hangs over an abyss, the depth of which is 1035 meters.

A huge viewing terrace at a height of almost 250 meters above the Dachstein Glacier (Austria), the floor of the front part of which is covered with glass, is called the “balcony of the Alps”.

Glass balcony over the Grand Canyon (USA). A platform with a 20-meter ledge hangs at a height of almost 1200 meters. As conceived by the creator of this masterpiece, David Jean, visitors should feel the flight of an eagle.

The glass floor of the CN Tower skyscraper, a symbol of Toronto, was built in 1994 and was the first of its kind. Tourists can enjoy the view of Toronto from a height of 340 meters.

Tokyo Skytree is the tallest TV tower in the world. One of the two viewing platforms with a glass floor is located at an altitude of 350 meters.

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Another glass observation deck in China September 2nd, 2018

The fashion for extreme bridges, crossings and viewing platforms continues.

In China, there are already several glass suspension bridges over the abyss and glass walkways along the cliffs. And recently, another transparent glass observation deck appeared on the edge of the mountain at an altitude of 768 meters above sea level. An extreme terrace near Beijing rises 400 meters above a picturesque valley.

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However, the crowds of adrenaline fans know no fear, and the observation deck is already breaking all attendance records. This is the largest platform of its kind in the world, which has already become famous all over the world. Tourists from all over China, and not only, come here to admire the unique view and test their willpower.

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The Glass Platform is located in Shilinxia Tourist Area in Pinggu District near Beijing. The suspension bridge is 32.8 meters wide. The length is 11 meters longer than that of a similar design in the USA - in the Grand Canyon. It is currently the longest observation platform in the world.

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The futuristic design fits well into the picturesque gorge - as if a flying saucer has landed here. Stunning views of the mountains and the forest are open to brave tourists, but not everyone dares to set foot here. Moving across the glass floor is not a test for the faint of heart. The glass platform is absolutely safe - it is made of titanium, steel and bulletproof glass that has passed all the necessary tests.

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It really can be called a crime if you come here without a camera. Therefore, tourists use every second to take amazing pictures above the abyss. The glass floor and railing give the feeling of flying in the air. It is worth overcoming yourself and your fears and walking along the circular bridge across the valley, admiring the villages, mountains and forest, as well as feeling part of nature.

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By the way, Acrophobia is the fear of heights. Being at a height, an acrophobic sufferer experiences nausea and dizziness.

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Acquaintance with the most beautiful places in the world would not be so memorable if there were no specially equipped viewing platforms. Rising above beautiful landscapes or architectural masterpieces, one experiences a very different feeling compared to walking tours and sightseeing "from the ground."

Staying on extreme viewing platforms with a glass floor gives a special sharpness to the sensations. The use of special high-strength laminated glass makes such rides absolutely safe. The feeling of flying over the abyss, weightlessness over dizzying expanses attracts travelers like a magnet.

Stepping on the transparent floor of the observation deck for the first time, people feel a heady tremor in their knees. Experienced travelers feel much more confident - they are happy to take pictures against the backdrop of magnificent open spaces. To experience such sensations without worrying about their safety - for the sake of such a chance, tourists travel thousands of kilometers to the most remote corners of the planet.

Glass cabin in the Alps

At the top of the Aiguille du Midi mountain, part of the Mont Blanc massif, at an altitude of 3842 meters, a transparent glass cabin was built. The extreme attraction is part of a large tourist complex, to which travelers climb by cable car. Visitors have a magnificent view of the Alpine landscapes. High-strength glass triplex was used for the manufacture of the observation deck. The cabin, cantilevered from the edge of the mountain slope, withstands wind gusts of 220 kilometers per hour and does not respond to critical temperature changes. Entrance to the observation deck costs visitors $55.

Skyscraper in Los Angeles

An observation deck of an unusual design was built in Los Angeles. The extreme attraction-slide with the characteristic name Skyslide is made of the strongest glass 32 mm thick. A transparent 14-meter long slide offers visitors a gorgeous view of the San Gabriel Mountains, the Pacific Ocean, Santa Catalina Island and Dodger Stadium. Skyslide is located between the 69th and 70th floors of California's tallest building, the U.S. Bank Tower at an altitude of 305 meters.

The authors of the project set themselves the goal of increasing the attractiveness of the office building. Skyslide copes with its function perfectly well: the attraction gained worldwide fame even at the concept development stage. You can feel like a bird soaring over the City of Angels for 8 US dollars. To ride down the hill, you must first go to the Skyspace panoramic observation deck - the entrance ticket costs $ 25. The "flight" lasts only 3 seconds, but this does not reduce the number of people who want to participate in the attraction.

Glass "loop" in Sichuan, China

In the Chinese province of Sichuan, a spacious observation deck has been opened that welcomes visitors at an altitude of 717 meters. A structure with a transparent glass bottom hangs over a rocky cliff. The extreme point of the "loop" is located at a distance of 27 meters from the edge of the cliff. Investors have invested more than five million dollars in the construction. Up to 200 people can be on the extreme track at the same time. This is a limiting figure, which is very risky to reach, so at the moment the staff ensures that the number of visitors does not exceed 30 people. The entrance ticket price is $10. The developers assure the safe operation of such an architectural miracle in seismically unstable China. The design will withstand tremors during an earthquake with a magnitude of up to 8 points and a typhoon of level 14.

Skywalk: Observation Deck in Arizona

The Chinese attraction above is a replica of the American Skywalk, built in 2007 in the Grand Canyon National Park in northwest Arizona. The American loop is several meters shorter than the Chinese loop. Skywalk is the leader in terms of the height of the location - under the transparent base there is an abyss with a depth of 1219 meters. An arched path with a glass floor hangs over the abyss.

The observation deck offers stunning views of the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River. The attraction is very popular among tourists from all over the world. A well-equipped small tourist complex is organized near the observation deck. The thickness of the laminated glass is 10 centimeters. Theoretically, the design can withstand a weight of up to 70 tons. In fact, no more than 120 people can be on the bridge at the same time. The construction of the attraction cost about 30 million dollars.

Glass bridge in Hunan, China

Over one of the deepest Chinese canyons in Hunan Province, a suspension glass bridge was built at a height of 180 meters. The design sways under the gusts of wind, which is why extreme sensations are amplified many times over. The bridge seems fragile and elegant: the bottom is made of transparent triplex, the railings are made of thin metal rods woven into a mesh. But the feeling of danger is deceptive, the parameters of the bridge are accurately calculated with a large margin of safety. The thickness of the triplex is 24 mm. The attraction acted as a replacement for the old wooden bridge, which was stretched over the abyss between two mountain peaks. The project made it possible to maintain and even increase the level of extreme sports, providing visitors with complete safety. The length of the glass suspension bridge is 300 meters. Today it is the second longest glass bridge in the world.

Lookout playground in Jasper National Park, Canada

An observation deck has been built in the Canadian Jasper National Park, offering a view of millennial glaciers from a height of 450 meters. The design has the shape of an arc hanging over the abyss. The platform is made of high-strength glass and steel. The apparent simplicity of the design of the structure is actually fraught with a deep artistic intent. As conceived by the designers, rust on metal is associated with rocky ledges, and transparent glass symbolizes ice growths. An extraordinary design idea made it possible to harmoniously write off the structure in the surrounding landscape. A visit to an extreme attraction costs $32.

Glass Bridge in China's Zhangjiajie National Park

An impressive glass bridge sits on Tianmen Rock in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan Province, at an altitude of 1,430 meters. The width of the bridge does not exceed a meter, the length reaches 60 meters. Walking along a rocky slope along an absolutely transparent path creates a feeling of weightlessness and movement through the air. The thickness of the laminated glass is 63 mm. After walking along the glass path, tourists get on a long cable car, where they continue their acquaintance with the local beauties.

Transparent balcony on a skyscraper in Chicago

In the heart of Chicago, Illinois, rises the 110-story skyscraper Willis Tower. The height of the building is 443 meters. There are four glass balconies on the 103rd floor of the tallest building in the US. Absolutely transparent structures made of four-centimeter glass can withstand weight up to 5 tons. A visit to the attraction costs $ 15 for lovers of extreme sensations. Glass balconies are very popular among tourists and residents of the city. Children experience special joy from the "flight" over the metropolis - little extreme people visit the Willis Tower in excursion groups.

World's longest glass bridge, China

In 2016, another glass bridge opened in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. This time, Chinese engineers have created a real record holder - the longest glass bridge in the world. The structure is 430 meters long and 6 meters wide. A thick layer of glass separates visitors from a 375 m deep abyss. Up to 800 people can be on the bridge at the same time. In addition to the traditional tests for the strength of the glass structure, an unusual experiment was organized: in front of tourists, they tried to break thick glass with sledgehammers, after which a car drove over the cracked surface. In this way, visitors were shown the highest strength of the structure and its safety even in the event of cracks.

The Neptune Planet company has been developing various areas of glazing for many years. The technical potential of the company allows the implementation of complex projects for the construction of transparent viewing platforms, bridges and balconies. Thanks to such structures, a person can “touch” the tops of mountains and skyscrapers, deep gorges and waterfalls, ancient cities and vast metropolitan areas. High-strength glass structures are one of the most significant technological advances of our time.