Watch as this unsuspecting tourist crossing a glass bridge freaks out when the glass begins to crack. Special effects that make the glass walkway look and sound like it’s shattering were added to the bridge, which is 3,871 feet high and 873 feet long. The gag is meant as a “provocative” experience, but it’s been so believable that the masterminds behind it gave an apology – but will continue to terrify people who dare to cross.
According to CNET:
The gimmick was so believable the East Taihang administration issued an apology assuring the public the cracks were just an “effect” to make the bridge experience more “provocative.”
While the administration is “very sorry that people got frightened,” the panels will not be replaced. After all, this sort of prank is to get more curious tourists out on the bridge to see for themselves how scary the sensation of cracking glass underfoot can be, especially when walking alongside a very tall mountain.
Here’s another video of a tourist scared out of his wits by this provocative bridge.
