Vertical Transit System at Nizhuhe Grand Canyon Cuts Three Hour School Commute to Minutes

By Sujita Sinha · Interesting Engineering · 2026-08-17

According to Interesting Engineering, a new 288-meter glass elevator named the Fuyao Ladder has entered service in China's Yunnan Province to aid students and residents. The installation connects the canyon floor to the upper rim, replacing a dangerous six-hour round-trip trek wi

According to Interesting Engineering, a new 288-meter glass elevator named the Fuyao Ladder has entered service in China's Yunnan Province to aid students and residents. The installation connects the canyon floor to the upper rim, replacing a dangerous six-hour round-trip trek wi