Baylong, China
From series “Top 16 Most Exotic Elevators and Lifts in the World”Year: 2002. Height: 360 meters.
In China, on the territory of one of the most scenic nature reserves, located in the district of Wulingyuan, is the unique Bailong Elevator. The elevator was mounted next to one of the mountain masses. It raises the visitors of the nature reserve to the viewing platform, which is equipped at the height of 360 meters. The elevator has the two-storey cabin and can transport up to 50 people uniquely. The main feature of the elevator is the transparent walls and the glass floor. The ride with Bailong is a truly stunning adventure.
To check your own courage while driving, you can just look under the legs. The fast-moving earth provides the unforgettable impressions. The speed of the elevator is 3 m / s, so the passengers have enough time to enjoy the beautiful panorama of the surroundings. Bailong is not just an ordinary elevator, but a complex of three cabins that move parallel to each other. The construction of the elevator began in 1999 and lasted only three years. The investment in the project amounted to about 18 million dollars.
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