2023-12-19 20:04:00
The Chinese in particular seem to love the adrenaline rush: nowhere else in the world have so many structures been built in such a short space of time that have one thing in common: glass floors that allow a view into the depths.
These man-made tourist attractions are usually located in the middle of nature. So-called skywalks span deep gorges, lead along steep rock faces or end on circular platforms that protrude over an abyss – as a nerve-wracking viewing platform.
But vertical excursions for adventurers are also possible in big cities. The Canton Tower in Guangzhou, a 604 meter high television and observation tower, also offers two via ferratas within its delicate, transparent structure, from which deep views of the metropolis on the Pearl River are possible at any time.
The city state of Singapore in Southeast Asia has not only installed elevator chairs for visitors in its Supertrees – these are steel structures up to 50 meters high – on the grounds of the Garden by the Bay, but also these artificial trees, which are also cooling towers and collecting basins for rainwater Suspension bridges connected to each other.
This means that city dwellers can also enjoy being able to take an evening walk not on the ground, but floating and swaying. This is also the purpose of many skywalks in China: some skywalks that are several kilometers long were built in the immediate vicinity of cities with millions of inhabitants and lead through the green of nature.
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