China's glass platform over Shilin Gorge
With an area of 415 square meters and 400 meters from the foot of the cliff, the place is the largest glass-sightseeing platform in the world.
Canada and New Zealand have the CN Tower and SkyCity, known for its revolving towers with thick glass sections on the floor that give a view of the ground. However, for the more daring, China just opened a glass-bottom sightseeing platform over Shilin Gorge, located on the outskirts of Beijing.
Standing, lying and looking far down below, tourists are flocking to a new glass-bottom sightseeing platform on the highest peak of China's Shilin Gorge on the outskirts of Beijing.
The platform is not for the faint-hearted because the circular platform is open air. There are times when the wind is so strong that visitors would feel themselves being blown over the platform.
Some tourists appear comfortable despite the height and could be seen lying down on the glass floor. Others, though, are seen on all fours, crawling as jitters take over. The structure’s framework is reinforced by titanium alloys, assuring visitors of the strength of the materials used.
Photo source Vision China
As you know the gorge is located in Diaowo Village. The village itself is an interesting place to explore the suburban life in Beijing, having a bite of the local village food, drinking, barbecuing, fishing and more. The Shilinxia Scenic Area is only 10km to the north of Jingdong Karst Cave, both of which are part of Pinggu Huangsongyu National Geopark.
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Opening hours: 8:30am – 5:30pm (all year round)
Price range: Adult: 78 RMB. Cable Car (one way): 50 RMB (Weekday); 100 RMB ( Weekend or Public Holiday )
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How to find China's glass platform over Shilin Gorge
To get to the Shilinxia Scenic Area,you may take the public bus 852 or 918 from Dongzhimen Transportation Hub for Pinggu District. The Bus 852 is faster than Bus 918. Arriving at Pinggu District Bus Terminal, then you change for the local bus No.25 for the Pinggu Stone Forest Gorge or Valley.
For self-drive, just drive along the Jingping Expressway and get off at Pinggu District and follow the road sign leading to the Shilingxia scenic Area.
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