Glass sightseeing platform in Shilinxia Scenic Area, Pinggu District of Beijing, China
Glass sightseeing platform in Shilinxia Scenic Area, Pinggu District of Beijing, China (© STR/AFP via Getty Images)
Spectacular views below!
When residents of the bustling metropolis of Beijing, China, need a break from their daily grind, many will head about 70 kilometres north of the city to take in the sights at the Shilinxia Scenic Area. Meaning 'Gorge of Stone Forest,' Shilinxia is a protected 11 kilometre gorge which, since 2016 has featured an amazing main attraction—one of the world's largest glass sightseeing platforms. If you're scared of heights, this platform may not be for you, as it sits roughly 400 metres above the valley floor and juts out nearly 33 metres from the tallest point in the gorge.
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