The PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Torch Relay has some fascinating modes of transport, here’s five of them…
Turtle Ship
A type of ship used by the Korean military from the 15th to 19th century, its name comes from its shell-like protective layer on the deck. They played a key role in fighting off the Japanese invasion of the 16th century, with its five types of cannon capable of reaching a range of up to 500 metres. The turtle ship voyage will take place in Hansando Island.
Calm morning spent in beautiful #Upo wetland, the largest inland wetland in South Korea. #TorchRelay @pyeongchang2018 pic.twitter.com/Wr79b7B5GG
— Olympic Flame (@OlympicFlame) November 15, 2017
Robot
A novel way to carry the torch sees robots temporarily transporting the torch in their own relay. It will take place in Jeju and Deajeon to help celebrate what are hubs of science and technology in South Korea.
Zip wire
During the course of the 101 days of the Torch Relay journey, the Olympic flame will be carried by the Jeongseon Zip Wire. It will go over Bamseom Island, an uninhabited island which resembles the shape of the mainland and is regularly home to a host of migratory birds, including mallards, egrets, mandarins and kestrels.
Dreaming about my trip to the sky yesterday… ☺️#Mokpo #TorchRelay @pyeongchang2018 pic.twitter.com/g1YMEmgRFZ
— Olympic Flame (@OlympicFlame) November 22, 2017
Marine bike
On South Korea’s east coast lies Samcheok, which boasts an ocean railbike. It is effectively a four-wheeled bike on a 5.4 kilometre rail track propelled by human power and with stunning views of the East Sea, as well as other tourist attractions along the route.
Cable car
In Yeosu there are two types of cable car connecting the mainland with Dolsan Island but they are not necessarily for the faint-hearted. One is standard, the other a crystal cabin, which is transporting the torch, allowing you to see through from the base of your cable car directly to the ocean below.
