The record-breaking Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Southern China stands approximately 2,050 feet above the Beipan River, making it the tallest bridge in the world, according to NBC News and CNN. Aerial view of the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in China. The bridge took the “world’s tallest” record from another bridge in the Guizhou province, the Beipanjiang Bridge, which crosses over the same river. In addition to the faster commute across the canyon, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge was built in an effort to increase tourism and economic growth in the region. Tourists visit the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge on Sept. 28, 2025.