About 3% of the entire world population suffers from the 3rd biggest fear ranked by the livescience.com – ACROPHOBIA, i.e. extreme fear of heights. But surely there are some other peoples who love adventures, who love to explore the world, who love the feeling of being on the top of the world. So for all those risk takers and aerial adventure lovers, an innovative idea of putting a platform above 1000 feet from the ground proved out to be the best thing that an expert engineering can provide. With the glassy or woody texture on the base and miles of beauty around who wouldn’t fall in love with the nature. So all the acrophiles, get ready to see the top 10 awesome skywalks from around the world: 11. Aurland Lookout, Norway: Considered as Earth’s ‘Catwalk’, this observation deck was designed by architects Todd Saunders and Tommie Wilhelmsen. It is a perfect smooth flowing bridge for the daredevils, giving them an illusion of falling into the landscape. The platform is 14 feet wide and 30 …show more content…
Listed among the most beautiful skywalks in China, it is about 60 meter long with a width of 3 feet and is 4,700 feet up the mountain. While sometimes clouds obscure the spectacle path, you would surely love to gaze downwards and get the breathtaking feeling of walking on a cloud. 2. The Grand Canyon Skywalk, USA: This horseshoe shaped glass cantilever bridge is situated in the Grand Canyon West area in Arizona. It is on an elevation of 4,770 feet with a width of 65 feet and is 70 feet past the closest rim of the Grand Canyon. The foundation is so laid that it can withstand an earthquake of 8.0 magnitudes. Managed and owned by the Hualapai Indian Tribe, it provides an unparalleled view of the natural wonder and the Colorado River flowing at the base of the canyon. 1. Flying Saucer,