Ruyi Bridge in China Looks Straight out of Sci Fi

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Overlooking the foggy Shenxianju Valley, the Ruyi Bridge in China has a fascinating, futuristic design that looks unlike anything else.

Built between 2017 and 2020, the bridge features curved walkways that arch and bend like a traditional Chinese Ruyi, a decorative object.

Designed by He Yunchang, the bridge also features a glass walkway that gives visitors a chance to take on their fear of heights, and look directly down on the valley below.

The bridge’s unusual design and location so high up even caused rumors that the entire thing was a hoax, or digitally rendered. Indeed, it is very real.

Images via MyBestWorld and Rex/Shutterstock. 

4 responses

  1. jlukewil Avatar
    jlukewil

    You guys continue to amaze me with your website. Some of the pictures just make you stop and go WOW. Love it

    1. Moss And Fog Avatar

      Amazing comment, thanks! We try, and will keep posting!

  2. joe Avatar
    joe

    very sincerely, thank you.

  3. dgdrake Avatar
    dgdrake

    I wish I could visit that bridge!

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