Because it was a trial operation before, internal modifications will be carried out after the shutdown.

Hunan Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Scenic Area announced on September 1, 2016 that due to the upgrade of the scenic area’s internal system, the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge will suspend receiving Chinese and foreign tourists from September 2, and will resume trial operation at another time. Certainly.

In accordance with the decisions and arrangements of the Zhangjiajie City and Cili County party committees and governments, the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Scenic Area decided to suspend the trial operation of the glass bridge and focus on the weak links to provide relevant supporting software. Hardware construction and improvement of relevant management mechanisms. During this period, the Grand Canyon Scenic Area is also closed.

Extended information:

On August 20, 2016, the glass bridge located in the Lishuya and Wuwangpo areas of the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Scenic Area was put into trial operation after acceptance. Within 12 days, tourists from all over the world flocked to experience the world's tallest and longest glass bridge.

However, since the glass bridge is limited to receiving 8,000 tourists per day, it is far from meeting the needs of a large number of tourists, resulting in tensions among tourists in purchasing tickets.

The Grand Canyon Scenic Area said that there was no experience to draw from during the construction of the glass bridge, and it finally succeeded through continuous overcoming difficulties. Similarly, in terms of the operation and management of the glass bridge, the scenic spot also needs continuous adjustment and improvement. The suspension of trial operation is to better receive tourists and improve the comfort of tourists.

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