Gapyeong County Office in Gyeonggi-do announced that a zip-wire spanning from Jaraseom to Namiseom Islands will open on November 5th. A zip-wire consists of a pulley suspended on a steel cable (wire) that connects one point to another. The zip-wire (a.k.a. zip-line, zip-track) enables riders to traverse from a higher elevation to a lower elevation propelled by gravity.
Riders begin in a chair-shaped carriage that takes off from a tower suspended 80 meters up. The first span to Jaraseom Island is 640 meters followed by another 940 meters to Namiseom. Speeds range from 40 to 80 km/hr and passengers zoom down along the Bukhangang River from start to finish within a minute. The thrill and heights are similar to a rollercoaster or bungee-jump experience combined with breathtaking views of Jaraseom and Namiseom. Namiseom Island, a popular tourist destination in Korea, is about five minutes by ship from Daljeon-ri wharf in Gapyeong-eup. Jaraseom is easier to access as the island is connected by an auto bridge.
The zip-wire leisure activity was made possible by a partnership between the Gapyeong County Office, Gyeonggi Tourism Organization and Namiseom Inc. The three entities created JANA-Line, Co., Ltd. to oversee the installation and operation of the facility.
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