The World’s Tallest Bridge Has a Coffee Shop on Top
In China’s Guizhou province, the newly opened Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge offers visitors the chance to enjoy coffee among the clouds. It was officially inaugurated on September 28, 2025, and it now holds the title of the world’s tallest bridge, spanning the Beipan River far below. Atop one of its immense towers sits a glass-walled café designed for travelers who prefer their caffeine with a breathtaking view.
A View That Puts Everything Below It
The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge stretches 4,600 feet across one of China’s deepest gorges. At 625 meters, or about 2,051 feet, above the river below, it’s twice as tall as the Eiffel Tower and higher than any bridge ever built. The structure connects two mountainous regions that once took travelers two hours to cross. Now, that same trip takes just two minutes.
The bridge was built in three years and eight months, and is part of Guizhou’s ambitious effort to modernize and open up access to its scenic but rugged terrain. The engineers didn’t stop at just building a record-breaker; they turned it into a destination. Inside one of the bridge’s towers is a glass elevator that climbs to the top in less than a minute.
There, visitors find Interstellar Coffee, a two-story café perched roughly 2,624 feet above the canyon floor. Its transparent walls offer 360-degree views of green peaks, winding rivers, and distant villages. The café serves Captain George Coffee, a specialty roaster popular in China, and plans to expand its menu for the steady stream of visitors already lining up for selfies and espresso.
A Skywalk, A Free Fall, And A Fast Track
For those seeking a little more adrenaline, the bridge’s designers added a few extras. A 1,900-foot-high glass skywalk lets visitors stare straight down into the canyon, an experience equal parts thrilling and terrifying.
There’s also a bungee jumping platform. Even the ride up is part of the attraction: the high-speed elevator itself is encased in glass, so travelers can watch the world drop away as they ascend toward the clouds.
However, beyond the tourism buzz, this bridge showcases China’s growing engineering dominance. The structure’s steel truss frame weighs approximately 22,000 metric tons—roughly equivalent to three Eiffel Towers—and features fiber-optic sensors that monitor stress, temperature, and vibration in real-time.
It’s a blend of high-tech precision and bold design that reflects how Guizhou, once among China’s poorest provinces, has used infrastructure to change its fortunes. The region now has more than 32,000 bridges completed or under construction.