Goheung-gun Opens Namyeol Aerial Descent Experience Facility 'Zip Track'

1.53km, Single Longest Maritime Distance in the World, New Tourism Experience Distance Expected

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Goheung-gun, Jeollanam-do announced that the Namyeol Aerial Descent Experience Facility (commonly known as Zip Track) was completed and opened on the 17th in the Namyeol Space Launch Observatory area in Yeongnam-myeon.

The Namyeol Aerial Descent Experience Facility was completed in June with a total project cost of 3 billion KRW.

The county selected Zip Track Co., Ltd. as the operator through a public bid for private consignment operation, and recently completed perfect test runs with safety as the top priority. It is operating without a separate opening ceremony in consideration of COVID-19 prevention during the summer vacation season.

The Namyeol Aerial Descent Experience Facility is the world's longest single oversea zip line facility (1.53 km) with four descent lines, offering various descent types including general, chair, and Superman types, unlike existing facilities.

Also, with a maximum descent speed of 70-80 km/h, visitors can enjoy the thrill of high-speed descent and leisurely appreciate the beautiful coastal scenery during the low-speed sections.

The usage fee is 30,000 KRW (15,000 KRW for residents), and a 5,000 KRW local gift certificate is refunded, which is expected to promote the local economy by utilizing Goheung's food and shopping resources.

A county official said, “In line with the opening of the Palyoung Bridge connecting Goheung and Yeosu, we have enabled visitors to experience a world-class zip line facility based on the know-how of Zip Track Co., Ltd., which has experience in operating such facilities.”

He added, “We will also link it with Goheung’s outstanding surrounding tourist resources such as the Space Launch Observatory, Namyeol Sunrise Beach, and Mir Maru-gil premium exploration trail to develop it into a new tourism product and use it as a catalyst to revitalize tourism in Goheung.”

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