Soaring platform rises in Chongqing

Raffles City Chongqing, a distinctive complex of buildings in the heart of the city, has begun the weeklong process of lifting a 300-meter-long platform into its final position bridging four tall towers.

The platform, which will be enclosed by glass, will provide visitors with a spectacular view of the city and serve as a landmark in the sprawling metropolis.

The structure, which will include a deck for viewing the skyline, a fine-dining area and a sky club, represents a milestone in China's architectural history with its use of an advanced synchronous hydraulic lifting technology to hoist it into place and attach it to the four 250-meter-tall towers.