10 Highest Bungee Jumps in the World

Bungee jumping is one of the most popular adventure sports in the world, practised from bridges, dams, buildings and purpose-built platforms across the globe. A perfect activity for friends and adventure travelers, bungee jumping adds an exciting burst of adrenaline to any holiday, whether you are city sightseeing, exploring nature or relaxing by the beach. With no special fitness required, this accessible extreme sport is ideal for first-timers and thrill-seekers alike. Ready to discover the highest bungee jumps in the world and the most incredible places to take the leap?

1. Balinghe Bridge Bungee, China – 370 metres

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We get straight to the point and start with the highest commercial bungee jump in the world. Located on the Balinghe Bridge in Guizhou Province in southwest China, this extraordinary jump drops an astonishing 370.25 metres into the canyon below and is officially recognised by Guinness World Records as the tallest commercial bungee jump on Earth.

The Balinghe Bridge spans the dramatic Baling River valley and forms part of the G60 Shanghai to Kunming Expressway. While the bridge itself opened to traffic in 2009, the bungee jump facility opened to the public in early 2019, with the official Guinness World Record jump taking place on 12 January 2019.

Jumpers leap from a specially constructed platform positioned beneath the bridge deck, free falling toward the river far below while surrounded by towering canyon walls and sweeping mountain views. The sheer scale of the landscape makes this jump feel almost unreal, combining extreme height with raw natural beauty.

Set within one of China’s most impressive feats of modern engineering and rugged scenery, the Balinghe Bridge bungee jump has quickly become a must visit destination for adrenaline seekers from around the world. For those looking to experience bungee jumping at its absolute limit, there is simply nothing higher.

#2. Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge Bungee, China – 260 metres

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This 430 metre long glass bottom bridge in Hunan Province in China is home to one of the highest bungee jumps in the world. Opened to visitors in 2016, the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge spans a dramatic canyon around 300 metres deep within Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, part of the UNESCO listed Wulingyuan Scenic Area. Visitors from all over the world come to walk across the bridge, while thrill seekers can take the leap from a platform just below it on a bungee jump of approximately 260 metres.

See stunning views of this gorgeous densely-forested mountain valley and the surrounding mountains as you jump from a platform connected to and just below the main glass suspension bridge, in a location you have to see to believe (check out the video above).

Set within an area of stunning natural beauty, that is known for being the partial inspiration for some stunning landscapes in the 2009 blockbuster movie, Avatar. Whilst in the area, after experiencing this incredible adrenaline rush, check out the Avatar Hallelujah Mountain and the Bailong Elevator.

#3. Macau Tower, China – 233 metres

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Head to Macau, an autonomous region on China’s south coast, to try one of the highest bungee jumps in the world. The Macau Tower, which opened in 2001, is home to a 233-metre bungee jump. It is one of the most iconic bungee jumps globally, attracting adrenaline seekers from around the world. From the jump platform, you get a thrilling view of the city and South China Sea as you take the plunge.

After Macau businessman, Dr Stanley Ho Hung-Sun visited the Auckland Sky Tower, he was so impressed that he wanted one like it to be constructed in his city. The building itself is 338 metres high, however, the bungee platform is at 233 metres, all the way almost to the ground, where you will be lowered to at the end of your jump.

In summer, it is also possible to do a nighttime bungee jump, for an added thrill, seeing all the world-famous nearby casinos lit up as you free-fall. With incredible views of the Zhejiang River Estuary and the area of Taipa across the bay, this is a scenic jump if ever there was one. On your jump, you may reach speeds of up to 200 km/h during a 4/5 second free fall before the bungee cord rebounds 30 metres above this location’s specially designed large airbag, which you will be lowered onto after your jump.

#4: Kushma, Nepal - 228 meters

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The Kushma Bungee jump spot is located on the border of Baglung and the Kushma district of Nepal with the 520-meter suspension bridge over the George of Kaligandaki River connecting these two districts. This heart-pounding 228 meters activity is one of the highest bungee jumps in the world, and allows thrill-seekers to plunge into the dramatic gorge below. With its breathtaking backdrop of jagged peaks and lush greenery, the Kushma bungee hump not only promises an exhilarating freefall but also a once-in-a-lifetime scenic experience that few other sites can rival.

There are two other impressive places in Nepal where you can jump: The Last Resort, which is 160 meters, and High-Ground Bungee Jump, which is 70 meters. Whether you're an adventure enthusiast or a daredevil seeking the ultimate rush, this gravity-defying leap offers an unforgettable journey into the heart of Nepal's rugged beauty.

#5. Contra Dam, Switzerland – 220 metres

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The Contra Dam, also known as the Verzasca Dam or the Locarno Dam, takes the fith spot, with a bungee jump at 220 metres. This popular bungee spot, located 10 km from the lake-side resort town of Locarno, offers incredible views of the surrounding Verzasca Valley and the Swiss Alps. Made famous in the opening scene of the 1995 Bond film GoldenEye, adventurers travel from far and wide to try this incredible bungee jump.

Opened in 1965, this amazing work of engineering was not a bungee jumping location until shortly after the release of GoldenEye, as the film made the location an attractive destination for the activity. This arch dam is a sight to behold, even more so when you are bungee jumping from its heights! Do as Pierce Brosnan and try the world’s fourth-highest bungee jump from the Verzasca Dam!

#6. Bloukrans Bridge, South Africa – 216 metres

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451 metres long and 216 metres high, this stunning arch bridge, Bloukrans Bridge, is an incredible feat of engineering and a great place to try a bungee jump! Bridging the border between Eastern Cape and Western Cape, two neighbouring provinces on South Africa’s south coast, this bungee destination is just 30 km from the popular coastal resort spot of Plettenberg Bay and just under a two hours drive from the city of Port Elizabeth. This fantastic adrenaline spot is located on South Africa’s world-famous Garden Route, situated within this National Park’s 300 km stretch of stunning coastline.

Take your place at the centre of the bridge’s pedestrianized path, underneath the main vehicles-only topside of the bridge, get harnessed up and wait for your turn to experience the incredible thrill with this bungee jump from Bloukrans Bridge! Enjoy great views of the Bloukrans River, the bridge takes its name from, as well as of the nearby Indian Ocean and the greenery-lined surrounding deep valley sides.

#7. Europabrücke, Austria – 192 metres

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This 777-metre-long bridge, known as the Europa Bridge, or Bridge of Europe, opened in 1964 and is home to an incredible bungee! Spanning the Wipp Valley, around a 15 minutes drive south of the Austrian winter sports resort city of Innsbruck, this bridge is a sight to behold.

In 1993, Rupert Hirner dared to do the first-ever bungee jump from this impressive spot. Five years later, the first official bungee jumps were allowed from the bridge and thousands of adrenaline seekers have jumped from the bungee station since 2002. Head to Europabrücke to bungee jump from 192 metres, reaching speeds of up to 120 km/h in free fall. With stunning views of the surrounding Tyrolean Alps and the River Sill below, this is a fantastic spot to try this exhilarating sport.

#8. Niouc Bridge, Switzerland – 190 metres

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Spanning the river Navisence, the Niouc Bridge is one of the highest suspension bridges in Europe. With a length of 200 meters, this bridge is almost as high as it is long. As a reference to its unique crisscrossing metal structure, it is referred to by many as "the Spider Bridge".

The views from this bungee jump are incredible, see the alpine valley of Val d’Anniviers and the surrounding Swiss Alps peaks, such as the world-famous Matterhorn. Bungee jumping from the Niouc Bridge is however not the only way of taking in the stunning scenery of this destination. Whilst in this spot, why not try ziplining along the Niouc Bridge or the Niouc Bridge giant swing!

#9. Artuby Bridge, France – 182 metres

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This arch bridge is located near the famous water sports spot of the gorgeous Gorges du Verdon. Spanning the Artuby River and its namesake canyon, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur region of France, just before it flows into the larger Verdon canyon, the Artuby bridge is an amazing destination for bungee jumping.

Opened in 1946, this bridge offers stunning views of the surrounding valleys. At 182 metres high, with a jump length of 160 metres, bungee jumping from the Artuby Bridge is an experience of a lifetime. After your jump, you will be lowered down into the canyon below and get to see the bridge from a whole different vantage point. You’ll certainly be impressed by what you just did…

#10: Vidraru Dam, Romania – 166 metres

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Here we go for number 10 of the highest bungee jumps in the world and at the same time also the highest jump in whole Romania! Head to the Vidraru Dam, set within the Southern Carpathian Mountains, for amazing views and a thrill like no other.

Opened in 1966, this dam harnesses an incredible amount of hydroelectric power and is the reason for the creation of the artificial Lake Vidraru, as the creation of the dam. For incredible views of this stunning thick-forested mountainous area, check out this bungee! Just under a 3 hours drive from the country’s capital of Bucharest, it’s definitely worth a trip!

Beyond the highest bungee jumps…

Maybe what you are looking for is not one of the highest bungee jumps but one of the most exotic, one of the craziest bungee jumps in the world. For instance, bungee jumping on Reunion Island, jumping out of a cable car over a mountain lake or jumping over the world-famous Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.

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