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The island of Langkawi, located off the northwest coast of Malaysia, is a picturesque place with a green tropical forest, sandy beaches, azure sea, everything for a great holiday. And in order for tourists to enjoy all this beauty even better, at an altitude of 700 meters above the gorge between the Gunung Mountains, a high and unusual Sky Bridge (Langkawi Sky Bridge) was built, which goes into the heavens, from which a fabulous view of the island opens.
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| Langkawi Sky Bridge |
The Sky Bridge was built in 2004 and has been open to the public since 2005 and is the tallest single-support bridge in the world. The entire bridge really rests on just one high, metal support. The weight of the bridge is distributed over 8 cables attached to this single support. That is, it is actually suspended over an abyss and on windy days it is most noticeably felt.
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| Langkawi Sky Bridge |
Although the bridge does not seem to be very reliable, safety came first in the design of the bridge, so you don't have to worry that something will break down and the bridge will fall, it is very thought out and completely safe for people. Even in bad weather, escape routes are provided on the Langkawi Sky Bridge to keep people safe from lightning. Also on the upper level are double steel railings, wire mesh and wood flooring below the parapet.
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| Langkawi Sky Bridge |
The bridge is 125 meters long and 1.8 meters wide and connects the two peaks of the Gunung Mountains. Along the edges of the bridge there are triangular platforms, like stops, where you can stop and admire a wonderful view of the island, the Andaman Sea and neighboring islands from a larger area and give your feet a rest. Since the bridge is curved, you can admire the delightful landscapes from different angles.
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| Langkawi Sky Bridge |
The Langkawi Sky Bridge is one of the strangest suspension bridges in the world, and it was built in a different way. All parts of the bridge were first lifted to the top of the mountain by helicopter, and then on site it was assembled and secured with ropes.
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| Langkawi Sky Bridge |
The way to climb the Langkawi Sky Bridge deserves a separate mention; this is a cable car. It consists of two sections with a total length of 2.2 kilometers. First, you climb from the Oriental Village, which is located at the foot of the Machincang mountain to the first observation deck. Then, from the first observation deck to the second, located directly next to the bridge. The ascent takes about 20 minutes.