By: Little Traveler
Having stayed at Taichung’s most fun hotel—Red Dot Design Hotel, where the two-story spiral slide in the lobby was a favorite among almost all guests. But lately, it seems to be overshadowed by this “tallest indoor slide in all of Asia” at the Kaohsiung Museum of Science and Technology.
This three-dimensional spiral slide, which was once displayed at the Tate Modern in London, UK, is an impressive 46 meters long and 18 meters high. It goes directly from the fourth floor down to the basement level one, taking just 12 seconds at top speed—that’s roughly 67 kilometers per hour. The slide, which cost nearly five million Hong Kong dollars to build, is primarily made of stainless steel, so you must wear a special fabric suit before you can ride.
The cylindrical and semi-transparent design allows riders to see outside as they slide, though the speed is so fast that the ride feels over almost before it begins. The biggest surprise? Riders say it’s so thrilling they can feel the centrifugal force—so exciting that even those who are scared want to ride again. However, the museum hopes that while having fun, visitors will also get to experience physical principles like gravity and friction.
Exhibition Dates: Now until October 12
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Location: National Science and Technology Museum North Building (No. 720, Jiouru 1st Road, Sanchong District, Kaohsiung City)
Admission: Combo Ticket: NT$280 (includes museum entry), up to 4 slides; Single Ride: NT$80 per slide (available only to those who purchase museum entry tickets)
Wondering what else there is to do in Kaohsiung? Check out Fever Travel’s 14 must-visit attractions in Kaohsiung!
http://www.dcfever.com/travel/sightseeing.php?id=2172
Source: National Science and Technology Museum
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