China revealed a remarkable new record-breaking achievement with the world's highest bridge in the southwestern province of Guizhou. The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge has dramatically reduced travel times from two hours to a mere two minutes, according to regional state media reports.

This extraordinary feat of engineering boasts a deck-to-surface height of 625 metres - exceeding half a kilometre - positioning it significantly above the previous title holder. It surpasses the Beipanjiang Bridge (Duge Bridge), which is also located in China and measures 565.4 metres, by approximately 60 metres. China's swift construction prowess has lately attracted praise from prominent voices, including Reform UK MP Zia Yusuf, who openly voiced his disappointment on social media regarding the protracted timeframes for more modest infrastructure projects in Britain.

Construction of the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge began in January 2022 and reached completion in less than four years. The bold project created a structure spanning nearly 3km across a gorge known locally as the "Earth crack".

With a total length of 2,890 metres, the bridge underwent extensive testing before officials approved it for public access. Before the bridge was declared safe for vehicles, a dynamic load test was performed. This assessment required 96 lorries to drive onto designated sections of the structure in coordinated groups.

The impressive new structure has now secured the Guinness World Record as the tallest bridge on the planet. Now, travellers from across the globe are eager to experience the awe-inspiring structure that officially welcomed visitors on September 28, 2025.

According to Highestbridges, the Chinese Province of Guizhou is known for having the greatest collection of high-level bridges in the world. "Today, Guizhou is home to more high bridges than every other country on earth combined. By 2030, Guizhou will have more than 1,000 bridges over 100 meters high as measured from the road or rail deck to the water."

The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge offers glass walkways for guests to peer down at the Beipan River, a staggering 580 metres beneath them.

In addition, it provides viewing platforms and a glass lift that ascends to its lofty café, set to commence operations in November this year.

For adrenaline junkies, the bridge also presents the opportunity for bungee jumping. State media have revealed plans for professional BASE jumping events.