Fly like an eagle at the Mount Hanwoo Gliding Site

Chosun.com Media Report Team media@chosun.com

Ever imagined yourself soaring above the sky? Well, don’t stop short at dreaming because you can realize your fantasy at the Mount Hanwoo Gliding Site in Uiryeong, Gyeongnam. How about paragliding?

<A paraglider flies above the sky at Mount Hanwoo in Uiryeong, Gyeongnam.>

The Mount Hanwoo Gliding Site in Uiryeong is renowned as one of the country’s best gliding sites. For a soar, make reservations at a paragliding store like the one in Changwon, Gyeongnam, named Paracamping.

If you book a ride at Paracamping, the store provides pick-up service from Changwon Station and directly drives you to the Mount Hanwoo Gliding Site. The car drives all the way up to the mountain summit, so there’s no need to worry about wasting energy before your epic flight.

<Mount Hanwoo Gliding Site’s landscape>

After you arrive at the entrance of Mount Hanwoo, walk straight up for about 20 minutes and you will soon reach the summit. The wind blowing from every direction will sweep you off your feet. Look down, and you’ll also discover a picturesque view of Uiryeong.

Before your flight, make sure you prepare safety equipment like a windbreak and helmet. Needless to say that a windbreak is necessary to fight against wind while you’re flying, and a helmet is quintessential to protect your head when landing.

If you’re on an experience program, there’s no need to worry too much because a professional paraglider will guide you through the entire process from A to Z. Just carefully follow instructions, and don’t forget to run with all your might when taking off.

<Take a selfie while paragliding.>

After a short 5-second run, you’ll soon find yourself soaring through the sky. It’s not as terrifying as it may look, for the silence will soon subdue all your worries and pain. The best part of flying is relieving stress.

You’ll land on ground half an hour later.

<Azaleas are in full bloom near the Mount Hanwoo Gliding Site.>

Paragliding is highly dependent on weather and topography, but there’s no need to worry when flying at Mount Hanwoo because the gliding site is full of wind compared to other gliding sites. Obstacles are nowhere to be seen near the landing areas, too. But do keep in mind that all flights will be canceled during rainy weather.

※ Tips

- Contact: 055-252-9440

- Ticket costs: 15 minute-ride (80,000 won), 20 minute-ride (100,000 won), 30 minute-ride (150,000 won)

- Homepage: http://paracamp.com/xe/