GUIZHOU, China — China has unveiled the world’s highest bridge, a record-shattering structure that soars above the Huajiang Grand Canyon and slashes travel time across one of the country’s most rugged landscapes from two hours to just two minutes, People reported .

The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, which opened to traffic this week, rises 625 meters (2,051 feet) above the Beipan River in Guizhou province, surpassing the previous record holder, the Beipanjiang Bridge, which crosses over the same river, according to People. It took nearly four years to build.

According to Travel + Leisure , the bridge is designed as a tourist destination. Visitors can ride a 207-meter sightseeing elevator to a glass observation deck, sip coffee at a café perched atop one of the towers, or even try bunge

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