Thrill-seekers around the world are sharing videos from Shanghai on social media, where shopping at a mall can be combined with an extreme descent. The main attraction of Printemps Mall is a giant slide that lets visitors travel from the upper floors to the ground floor in just seconds, according to infohub.kz.
The attraction is designed as a twisting golden dragon. Its loops and steep curves are intended not only for spectacle but also for safety: they help effectively dissipate speed during the descent. The total length of the tube is an impressive 54 meters, and the ride starts from the fifth floor of the shopping center.
Contrary to tourists' expectations, the attraction is completely free, making it even more popular among visitors.
Videos have gone viral online, with bloggers and shoppers jokingly comparing the ride to a "quest" and sharing their excitement about the rapid journey through the floors. Visitors note that if you come on a weekday, you can enjoy the ride without long queues.
"I imagined myself with three children and bags on this slide. Quite the quest," users write in the comments.
"How cool!"
"It's beautiful!" — others join the discussion.
Earlier, Kursiv LifeStyle reported that videos from unusual venues in Asia are gaining popularity on social media. Restaurants in China and Thailand are turning into real show venues, where the main menu item is not food but male attention.