If you haven't tried extreme aerial sports, how can you call yourself a spirited young buck?

If you haven't tried extreme aerial sports, how can you call yourself a spirited young buck?

📍 Singapore · 👁 6543 reads · ❤️ 28 likes

The sense of weightlessness and thrill brought by high-altitude extreme sports is one of the enduring secrets of major amusement parks. Among aerial activities, the most prestigious veteran event is undoubtedly bungee jumping.

Did you know? Bungee jumping, which we often associate with modern amusement rides, actually originated around 500 AD! Legend has it that on the islands of Vanuatu in the South Pacific, a woman climbed a tall cocoa tree to escape her husband's abuse, tying vine ropes around her ankles. Her husband chased her up the tree, and both fell from it. The abusive husband died immediately, while the woman survived thanks to the tough and elastic vines.

Since then, tying vines around the ankles and jumping from a height became a unique local custom, eventually evolving into a ritual to pray for harvest and peace. Later, this ritual was brought to the UK as a performance, then spread to the United States and New Zealand. In 1988, Mr. A. J. Hackett officially established the first commercial bungee organization in New Zealand. He himself jumped from the Eiffel Tower, bringing bungee jumping as a recreational sport to the world.

Starting from bungee jumping, the family of aerial entertainment has grown, and safety facilities have become increasingly sophisticated. Today, tourist destinations and amusement parks would hardly dare to officially open without high-altitude attractions. As a world-class resort destination, Singapore's Sentosa Island naturally features these thrilling activities.

In Singapore, the commercial bungee father, Mr. A. J. Hackett's AJ Hackett Giant Swing and Sky Bridge stand on the pristine Siloso Beach in Sentosa. Participants can enjoy stunning sea and beach views while experiencing high-altitude thrills, creating an unforgettable adrenaline rush.

The AJ Hackett Giant Swing allows up to three participants to swing together, launching from a 40-meter tower at speeds of up to 120 km/h toward the beach and soaring into the sky, offering a nearly 270-degree view of Singapore's sea and sky. The massive swing experience at high altitude delivers an unprecedented sensory impact of speed.

The entire experience is captured by 16 HD cameras, and you can choose to purchase the footage as a souvenir afterward. Don't forget to share photos and videos on your social media—they'll surely dominate your feed and earn countless likes.

The steel cables of the Giant Swing are 6 millimeters thick, and during the actual experience, adjustments are made based on each participant's weight and height to ensure absolute safety at height.

For those who dare not try high-altitude projects but still crave an exciting sensory experience, the Sky Bridge is your best choice. You can stroll along an open-air bridge at 47 meters high. Sometimes look up at the blue sea, sometimes stop on the transparent glass floor, experiencing thrilling visual stimulation at high altitude.

Can't wait to let loose? AJ Hackett has joined the Go Singapore Pass! Originally priced at RMB 355, with the Go Singapore Pass you can experience both the Giant Swing and the Sky Bridge for free!

The Go Singapore Pass also includes over 39 popular Singapore attractions, including Universal Studios Singapore, Gardens by the Bay Flower Dome, and Madame Tussauds Singapore!

There is both an All-Day Pass for seasoned travelers who clock in 30,000 steps on WeChat and an Explorer Pass for a slower travel itinerary. Two types to meet your specific travel needs. Plus, you can save up to 35% on ticket costs!

From the thrilling Sentosa high-altitude Giant Swing to the lush Gardens by the Bay Flower Dome, the Go Singapore Pass lets you explore the Lion City with ease. Enjoy your happy moments at the most favorable ticket prices!

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