Tuesday, January 17, 2012

BRIDGES IN THE WORLD ... LANGKAWI SKY BRIDGE

 

Langkawi Sky Bridge

LANGKAWI SKY BRIDGE

This bridge is in Malaysia and it is 700 kilometres above from the sea surface.

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The Sky Bridge is located on the beach-strewn, vacation island of Langkawi in the far north of Malaysia near the Thai border. Langkawi sky-bridge in Malaysia is suspended at 700 metres above sea level and spans 125 metres across the mountains, offering magnificent views of the Andaman Sea and Thailand’s Tarutao Island. Langkawi Sky Bridge is a 125 metre curved pedestrian cable-stayed bridge. It’s set apart from other bridges by its curves that provide different perspectives of the landscapes.

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Convenient triangular platforms located along the curved bridge provide rest areas so you can sit and appreciate both the beauty of nature and an incredible feat of engineering. Langkawi sky-bridge is safe. Considerable thought was invested to provide visitors with a psychological feeling of security. They include a double steel railing at upper body level as well as an enclosed wire mesh and timber parapet below.

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