China’s Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge is both a major highway crossing and a visitor attraction in Guizhou. The bridge opened to traffic on September 28, 2025, and rises about 625 meters above the Beipan River, making it the world’s highest bridge by deck height. If you are planning a visit, the key detail is that the nearby visitor service area and access to bridge attractions have separate arrangements.

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What travelers can see

The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge crosses a steep karst landscape in southwestern China’s Guizhou Province. Visitors can use the Yundu service area for views of the bridge and canyon; Guizhou’s official tourism information also describes a sightseeing elevator that takes visitors into the bridge’s interior. The area has become a draw for travelers as well as a transport link for local communities.

Guizhou’s government tourism portal says the Yundu service area has a viewing platform and that visitors can take an elevator into the bridge. CNN reported in October that local officials estimated the bridge had attracted about 3.3 million visits between its opening and August 2026. That is a regional visitor count, not a daily forecast, so expect conditions and access to vary by date.

Plan reservations and access separately

Before setting out, check the official Huajiang Canyon Bridge Tourism-integrated Service Area channel for current reservation steps. Guizhou’s government portal says parking and entry to the service area are free with an advance reservation through its WeChat mini-program. Access to bridge attractions may have separate ticketing, capacity and operating arrangements; confirm what is open and available for your visit rather than assuming a service-area reservation includes every activity.

This is a road-and-canyon destination rather than a walk-up city attraction. Build the visit around transport to the Yundu service area, allow time for the viewpoints and any separately booked bridge experience, and verify directions and opening details close to departure. Ticket products, time slots and attraction availability can change.

Check travel advice before booking

For U.S. travelers, Guizhou is covered by the U.S. consular district for Chengdu. The State Department’s China advisory was at Level 2, “Exercise Increased Caution,” when checked for this guide; it cites risks including arbitrary enforcement of local laws, exit bans and wrongful detention. Review the current advisory and entry requirements for your nationality before booking, and keep a flexible plan for transport and reservations.

For more destination planning, see The Globuzz’s Travel guides.

Sources

Guizhou government tourism portal: visitor area, viewing platform and elevator; Guizhou government portal: bridge-based visitor attraction; CNN Travel: visitor context and local tourism figures; U.S. State Department: current China travel advisory.