World’s longest glass-bottomed bridge
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Located in the Northwest region of Vietnam, Bach Long Bridge is the world’s longest glass-bottomed bridge. Situated in Moc Chau district, Son La province, the bridge has a length of 632 meters, with a span over a 290m high cliff and a 342 m high cliff.
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Bach Long Bridge features a simulated light and sound system, adding to visitors’ experience. It is the third glass bridge in Vietnam, following Rong May Bridge in Lai Chau and Love Bridge in Moc Chau. Even during its construction, Bach Long Bridge garnered attention from numerous international newspapers.
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Looking down through the glass bottom, visitors can see a 150-meter-deep abyss, providing a thrilling sensation to adventurous tourists. From this height, visitors can enjoy the majestic and breathtaking natural scenery. To ensure visitor safety, the bridge’s structure is made of super-toughened glass, consisting of 3 layers with a thickness of up to 40 mm.
| The best time to visit this attraction is during January and February for clear weather. Bach Long Bridge welcomes visitors from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays, and from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday. The ticket price is VND 550,000 VND/adult (approximately US $22.7), 350,000 VND/child from 1 – 1.4 m tall, and free for children under 1 m tall. On holidays and weekends, ticket prices increase by VND 100,000 VND per ticket. |
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