MACAU
THE ASIAN SERIES PT3
The world’s highest bungee. If I’m honest, bungee jumps are standard practice now, especially after having done two of them in New Zealand at Kawarau Bridge and The Nevis. However, although this one is the world’s highest bungee, it is a different kettle of fish.
TO PUT THIS INTO PERSPECTIVE, THE NEVIS JUMP WHICH IS KNOWN BY MOST AT THE HARDEST IS 100MS LESS!
STEPPING UP
When you get outside, you realize the height you are standing at, towering over every other building in the city. You don’t even need to look down! Subsequently, it’s all about the wait, with nothing else to think about but the highest bungee in the world looming over your head.
Eventually, it’s your turn to step, crawl, or get dragged over to the jumping point. I’m not going to exaggerate the difficulty, but all I wanted to do was jump. I couldn’t wait!
THE WORLD’S HIGHEST BUNGEE
The guys here aren’t the same at putting fear into you as back in NZ. Instead, they are nothing but nice. To be honest, they are the most cheery and smiley set of guys that have ever pushed me off a building!
Due to the height, there are two ropes fixed to either side of the jump line. This ensures you don’t go anywhere else but straight down!
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THE JUMP
It’s an incredible feeling, and it’s bizarre that it all lasts for only 8 seconds. However, one disappointing thing is that you get lowered to the bottom instead of being hoisted up again. For me, going back up is part of the fun and can be more nerve-racking than the bungee itself!
Returning to Hong Kong, I’ve moved hostels to somewhere closer to the Airport train station. Conveniently, it’s right in the middle of Soho. Phil and I couldn’t find where to go for a drink before, but here it is. Unfortunately, he’s away now though!
The world’s highest bungee
FINAL THOUGHTS
I think I have pretty much ticked all the boxes in respect to bungy jumping and its true when they say size doesn’t matter! If anyone wants to get high on adrenaline which an entirely unique experience then I can only recommend this!
Anyone who visits Hong Kong for anything more than 3 days must visit Macau, it’s bizarre. Macau is now the gambling capital of the world, beating Vegas 6 fold!! How may you ask, well as its not officially part of China they have special gambling laws and as it is in the middle of Asia it’s in a prime catchment area!
NEXT UP
Taiwan tomorrow and hopefully meeting up with an old friend I met in Oz. Click to read.
SAFE TRAVELS, DS x
29/229
This episode is part of The Asian Series. Click to view episode1.
