How do host countries of international sports competitions attract tourists once the games have ended? Build architectural wonders. While Ceara, Brazil, is going a more aesthetic route with a giant aquarium, Sochi, Russia, has chosen a more terrifying path—literally. The opened this week in the Olympic host city, and it’s set to become a popular bungee-jumping destination.
The newest addition to the , nestled in scenic Sochi National Park, is the 1,800-foot Skybridge, which offers views of the Caucasus Mountains and Black Sea coast. Let’s not forget the most impressive view: Park visitors looking down will get the full effect of being 679 feet in the air.
Those hoping to get a lot closer to the ground can strap into a bungee harness and hurl themselves overboard. Don’t worry: This bungee scene’s been tested, as you can see in the following video, and it’s still a full 150 feet shorter than in Las Vegas.
Start working on that fear of heights.