Gulong Canyon Glass Bridge Tour from Guangzhou with Guide

Summary

Walk the glass bridge at Gulong Canyon on a private day tour

You’ll walk across Gulong Canyon’s famous glass bridge with a local guide from Guangzhou, see waterfalls tumbling into deep green canyons, and pause on a platform suspended high above it all. Includes hotel pickup and lunch option—plus those small moments you’ll remember long after the trip.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the way my shoes squeaked against the glass — not loud, but enough to make me laugh nervously. We’d just stepped onto the Gulong Canyon Glass Bridge after a two-hour drive out of Guangzhou (our driver held up my name at the hotel lobby, which felt oddly official). The air smelled like wet leaves and stone, and there was this faint mist hanging over the canyon. Our guide, Mr. Chen, pointed out where the waterfall started way up above us — he said in summer it’s even louder, but today it was more like background music.

I’m not great with heights, so walking that 520-meter glass walkway took some convincing. Chen grinned and told me to look straight ahead — “Don’t think too much,” he said. The view through the glass is wild: green everywhere below your feet, tiny people on trails far down in the canyon. My hands were sweating so much I almost dropped my phone trying to take a photo (the wind didn’t help). There’s a spot called the Glass UFO Platform that sticks out into nothing — standing there felt like floating. Some local kids were daring each other to jump up and down; their parents just shook their heads and laughed.

Lunch was simple but good — rice, vegetables, something spicy with tofu (I asked for vegetarian when we booked). We ate outside near the parking lot while our guide told us about how Qingyuan used to be mostly farmland before all these tourists started coming for the glass bridge. He seemed proud of it though. On the way back to Guangzhou I kept thinking about that feeling of standing above all that emptiness — not scary exactly, just… different. Still kind of sits with me now.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Gulong Canyon Glass Bridge Tour

• Pickup from Guangzhou hotel
• Drive to Gulong Canyon
• Walk to Nine-waterfall
• Walk on Glass Walkway and Glass Bridge
• Visit Glass UFO Platform
• Lunch (time varies)
• Transfer back to Guangzhou hotel

Top questions

How far is Gulong Canyon from Guangzhou?

It’s about 70km north of Guangzhou; driving takes around two hours depending on traffic.

Is lunch included in this Gulong Canyon tour?

Yes, lunch is included unless you book the transfer-only option.

Do I need to speak Chinese for this tour?

No—if you book with a guide, they’ll help with everything. Transfer-only drivers speak only Chinese.

How long is the glass bridge at Gulong Canyon?

The main glass walkway is 520 meters; the bridge itself is 329 meters long.

Does this tour include hotel pickup in Guangzhou?

Yes—pickup and drop-off at centrally located hotels are included.

Are entrance fees included in this day trip?

Entrance fees are included unless you choose transfer-only service.

Is this tour suitable for people afraid of heights?

The glass bridge is very high—if you’re nervous about heights, it might be challenging but guides are supportive.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup from your central Guangzhou hotel by private vehicle, entry tickets for Gulong Canyon’s glass bridge and walkways (unless transfer-only), a local guide if selected, bottled water along the way, and a simple lunch before heading back to town in the afternoon.