Grand Canyon Skywalk, USA

Grand Canyon Skywalk is in the U.S., within the National Park Grand Canyon. It has a horseshoe shape and hangs over a precipice giving visitors an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the Grand Canyon in full. Wall and floor pads are made of durable laminated glass, so nothing can disturb from admiring natural sights. The observation deck is located at an altitude of 1450 meters above sea level; it is about 200 meters above the bottom of the canyon.

It's worth noting that the construction of a viewing platform was carried with prior consent of local residents, Hualapai Indian tribe. About $30 million was spent to construct Grand Canyon Skywalk. Today, this small panoramic bridge is among the major tourist sites of the country. Bridge construction has lasted for more than three years; its grand opening was held on March 20, 2007.

Visit to the observation deck requires compliance with certain formalities. Thus, visitors are allowed stepping on the glass floor of the bridge only in special shoes to avoid scratching the glass. Walking through the surveillance bridge that stretches for 20 meters over the canyon gives a pleasant sensation of weightlessness, as glass coating is transparent and perfectly felt underfoot. It's certainly worth noting high structural strength; it can withstand weight up to 32 tons and is resistant to wind gusts of 160 km/h, which ensures safety of visitors. Next - Aurland Lookout