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This 88-story skywalk lets people scale one of China's tallest towers

By Leanna Garfield
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Are you afraid of heights?

Then don't attempt to brave Shanghai's new glass-bottomed skywalk.

Running along the 88th floor of Jin Mao Tower — China's third tallest skyscraper — the transparent open-air walkway debuted July 29.

Check it out.

Som, a New York City-based architecture firm, created the new metal and glass walkway for Jin Mao Tower in central Shanghai. Unlike most skywalks, there aren't any handrails.

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Instead, brave walkers are strapped to the side of the building via harness. Employees who work in the tower were the first to try it out.

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Two safety instructors help visitors walk onto the platform. Entrance costs $58 for 30 minutes.

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15 walkers can fit on the 196-foot-long ledge, which is only four feet wide. It's an impressive balancing act.

Once you get over the thrill (or fear) of being 88 stories off the ground, the view of Shanghai from the skywalk looks incredible.

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Leanna Garfield
Leanna was a reporter at Business Insider, covering innovations in urban design, architecture, and environmental sustainability. Her work has also appeared in Slate, Entrepreneur, The Independent, Inc, and the World Economic Forum.
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