South Korea launches new tourist: ‘Moon of Seoul’

South Korea launches new tourist: ‘Moon of Seoul’
Edited by Travel Weekly


    South Korea is launching a new tourist attraction: a moon-shaped, tethered helium balloon named the Moon of Seoul, located at Yeouido Park.

    This is expected to become one of the city’s landmarks, offering visitors a chance to enjoy the nighttime view of the Hangang River and the bustling city of Seoul.

    Each round trip will take approximately 15 minutes and can accommodate up to 30 passengers. The balloon will ascend to heights between 100 and 150 metres, depending on weather conditions.

    While the Moon of Seoul may resemble a hot air balloon, it is lifted by helium gas and tethered to the ground by cables. Its vertical movement is powered by the buoyancy of the helium gas and an electric mechanism.

    Operating hours are expected to be from Tuesday to Sunday, between 12 PM and 10 PM. The anticipated ticket prices are $ 27 (KRW 25,000) for adults (ages 19 to 64) and $22 (KRW 20,000) for children (ages 3 to 18) and seniors (65 and above).

    Construction of the Moon of Seoul began in January this year. To ensure safety, the first test flight was conducted on the 23rd of June, with more tests planned. The official launch is scheduled for August, with the exact date contingent on weather conditions.

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