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The highest and longest valley suspension bridge in the world has opened in southern China's Hunan Province. The Aizhai suspension bridge spans over a half mile and soars approximately 360 yards above the ground.
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The Aizhai suspension bridge was built as part of an expressway from southwest China's Chongqing Municipality to Changsha city in Hunan. Pictured Mar. 31, 2012. (Photo by Top Photo Corporation/Rex / Rex USA)
The completion of the bridge shortens the journey time between the two cities from several days to just eight hours. Pictured Mar. 31, 2012. (Photo by Top Photo Corporation/Rex / Rex USA)
Work started on the engineering feat in October 2007 and it has now finally opened to traffic. Pictured Mar. 31, 2012. (Photo by Top Photo Corporation/Rex / Rex USA)
Driving across the bridge, which links two tunnels together, drivers are offered a breathtaking view of the Dehang Canyon. Pictured Mar. 31, 2012. (Photo by Top Photo Corporation/Rex / Rex USA)