Giant 200ft slide built in shopping centre as shortcut to ground floor – and it’s absolutely terrifying

 The Printemps shopping mall in Shanghai has unveiled a giant slide tube that takes customers from the fifth floor to the ground – a distance of 200ft – in just 16 seconds. The so-called “Dragon Slide” is not without its concerns – it sends people down at such a rate that they are being advised to cross their arms to save themselves from potential injury. Thrill seekers are also wrapped up in bags to avoid scrapes and bruises.

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The slide is free to use but at the moment, only for VIPs.
One of the lucky few who has been down it has sounded a note of caution.

The unnamed male shopper said : “I was really scared, because during those bends my hands felt numb. And then I came down; and more than that, I was scared, so how would children feel?”

Singapore’s Changi Airport is said to be the inspiration for the feature, boasting its own 12.9-metre tall slide.

The airport boasts other fun features including an enchanted garden, nature trail and rooftop swimming pool.