Impressive “Bending” Glass Bridge opens in China

An architectural marvel, the “bending” Ruyi Bridge opened in 2020 to the public at the Shenxianju Scenic Area near Taizhou in Zhejiang province of East China.

The Ruyi Bridge design was first revealed in 2017. It initially attracted mixed reactions with many considering it to be too far-fetched, as its walkways, located 140m above ground, seemed unrealistic. Nonetheless, after its opening, the bridge has now already welcomed more than 200,000 tourists.

The bridge is comprised of three undulating bridges, with a deck partially made from glass. The architectural design was inspired by jade ruyi, which is a symbol of good fortune in China. The total length of the structure is 100 meters and it spans the east and west gorges of Shenxianju Scenic Area.

The administration of the Shenxianju Scenic Area park described the concept behind the design of the bridge in a post on social platform Weibo: "intertwined into an undulating bridge body, visitors have a sense of experience when they pass. The rigid and soft shape is perfectly integrated with the natural scenery of the Fairy House, just like a jade ruyi in the sky, and like a fairy draped silk. The painting is like a screen, and when seen from a distance, the mountains are full of movement, and they also carry beauty and auspiciousness."

credits: Ruptly