World's Longest 3D-Printed Footbridge Opens in Shanghai

Shanghai is now home to yet another tourist attraction. The new 3D-printed footbridge measures 26-meters long and is the longest in the world, CGTN reports. 

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The high-tech bridge is located in Baoshan District on the Wenzaobang River. The bridge was designed based on the ancient Zhaozhou Bridge, which dates back to the Sui Dynasty (581-618). Unlike the original – which took 11 years to make – the new footbridge was made in just 450 hours. 

The bridge was built by Xu Weiguo, a professor of architecture at Tsinghua University. According to Xu, the new bridge is not only stronger than the original but was cheaper to make. 

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The bridge was unveiled on Saturday. During the event, 100 lucky guests were invited to be the first people to walk across the bridge. 

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