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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Shweta Sharma

Public outcry forces halt to construction of 182m glass lift on iconic Bali beach

Under construction glass lift at the iconic Kelingking Beach in Indonesia - (DPRD Bali)

Authorities in Bali have suspended the construction of a 182-meter glass elevator on the cliffside of the Kelingking beach, one of Indonesia’s most famous shorelines, over environmental and aesthetic concerns.

The “glass lift” was being built by China Kaishi Group to improve access to the beach, which currently requires visitors to descend steep and narrow stairs, to create a new tourist attraction, and to enhance visitor experience.

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