Straddled between two cliffs in China's Hunan province, a 430-metre glass-bottomed suspension bridge offers the world's highest bungee jump from a footbridge.
- The bungy jumping operation opened at the end of 2020, delayed by restrictions imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic
- The pedestrian bridge was once the longest glass-bottomed suspension bridge in the world
- The area is a popular international tourist attraction, famous for its quartzite sandstone pillars and peaks
Visitors to the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge can take a leap from a height of 260 metres, a stomach-churning way to take in the views of the surrounding Wulingyuan wilderness, a UNSECO World Heritage site.
The area, a popular international tourist attraction, is famous for its quartzite sandstone pillars and peaks extending into the clouds, along with deep ravines and gorges.
The bungee jumping operation opened at the end of 2020, delayed by restrictions imposed by the Chinese government because of the coronavirus pandemic, which included some of the world's toughest border restrictions.
Operator Jonni Deaker said business had been building slowly as domestic tourists began to return to the region.
"We are probably averaging 20 jumps a day at the moment, which is pretty good for a jump this size," Mr Deaker said, adding he was confident of a solid July-August holiday season.
The pedestrian bridge, designed by Israeli architect Haim Dotan and opened in August 2016, was once the longest glass-bottomed suspension bridge in the world.
Jumping into the abyss below might be terrifying for some, but Mr Deaker believes the sheer height makes it less intimidating than smaller jumps.
"Because it's so high, it actually makes it easier," he said.
"When you're this high, it's kind of like skydiving."
Reuters