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Chongqing News

Yunyang Longgang Cliff Swing expected to be put into use next year

2019-10-24 10:03:22

CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- After the completion of the longest glass-covered bridge in the world and the breathtaking cloud-based bridge, the largest cliff swing in the world has been built in Yunyang Longgang Scenic Area, which is expected to be open to tourists before the New Year's Day of 2020.

The cliff swing is located at the Monkey Pass, more than 1100 meters above sea level, in Longtang Scenic Area. It is built on the edge of the cliff which is nearly 700 meters away from the stalagmite river. Recently, as the super swing arch tower has been formally closed, marking the completion of the cliff swing in Longgang Scenic Area. After the completion, the cliff swing will rely on the launch tower as the lifting traction, and then the swing will be released naturally under the effect of gravity through the automatic release device, so that people can experience the thrilling feeling.

Rending of the cliff swing (Picture provided by Yunyang Tourism Development Group)

"The main part of the swing is an arched tower and a launching tower, of which the total height of the launching tower is 108 meters and the total height of the arched tower is 100 meters," said Shi Xuebin, construction director of the Cliff Swing Project in Yunyang Longgang Scenic Area.

After completion, the maximum speed of the cliff swing in Longgang scenic area can reach 130 kilometers per hour, the lifting height is 88 meters, the maximum arc can reach 90 degrees, the maximum swing diameter is 91.5 meters, and the maximum distance from the cliff is 70 meters. It has the highest height, the fastest speed and the biggest swing in the world, and it belongs to the first case in China.

Arch tower of the Cliff Swing (Photographed by Duan Sisi)

In order to ensure the safety of the project, the project constructer and the National Special Equipment Inspection and Research Institute have carried out review and design for more than four months. The project also has the functions of lightning and electricity protection, earthquake resistance of M 10 and typhoon resistance of M 14, absolutely safe and reliable. (Translated by Luo Juan, Fathom Language Limited)

Editor:Jiang Yiwei