The bridge is a part of the Huyu Highway (G50), one of the most important Chinese roads on the route between Shanghai and Chongqing. It bridges several mountains and hills that separate the Sichuan Basin from the lowlands of eastern Hubei. It was opened to the public on November 15, 2009. There were just a few BASE jumping teams performing in the area.
Chinese BASE jumper Xu Kai leaps from the bridge in May 2013. Image by Miles Daisher (FB profile), one of the most experienced BASE jumpers in the world.
The easiest international transport way to get to the area is through the airports of either Chongqing or Wuhan. Both cities are operated by several American and European airlines. We´d prefer travelling via Wuhan as it is a little closer than Chongqing. Expect 6 hour drive (550km) from Chongqing while just a bit over 5 hours (400 km) from Wuhan. The road is obvious – G50 – the highway of the highest bridge in the world!
Bridge Photos: Wikimedia Commons Video: Youtube Text: Levis
