Top 6 Most Heart-Stopping High-Altitude Scenic Journeys in the World

If you have the chance to travel in Germany’s Alps, aside from hiking and climbing peaks, don’t miss the AlpspiX Viewing Platform — scary enough to make your legs tremble, yet offering astonishing views. The platform consists of two 24-meter-long curved narrow walkways, with only a transparent glass railing at the end. Looking down, you’ll see a valley over 1,000 meters deep, and in winter, you can even witness the spectacular sight of a deep snow-filled gorge.

Austria — Dachstein Stairway to Nothingness

Toronto’s CN Tower in Canada is not only a local landmark, but also a great place for travelers to test their courage in an urban setting. The CN Tower offers an intriguing experience called the “EdgeWalk,” where adventurers wear fall-protection gear and walk along the edge of the tower’s roof, 356 meters above the ground. With your body almost hanging outside the tower and swaying in the strong wind, it’s definitely not for the timid.

People living in cities always hope to climb higher, to look down upon the urban skyline from a dominant vantage point. In Chicago, the skyscraper “Willis Tower” fulfills city dwellers’ dreams of height, but it doesn’t just offer a regular observation deck. On the 103rd floor, about 412 meters above the ground, it features an all-glass balcony that extends outward from the wall, giving visitors the feeling of “floating” in mid-air. Through the glass beneath your feet, you can look down at the bustling streets of downtown Chicago. Though standing on the glass balcony is genuinely terrifying, over 500 people have successfully proposed here. If your partner enjoys something fresh and thrilling, proposing here might be a great idea.