Paragliding is an extreme air sport in which a pilot controls a lightweight, fabric canopy, known as a "wing," to achieve ...

Ewa Wiśnierska was preparing for the World Paragliding Championships when a freak storm hit and she quickly found herself fighting to stay alive — this is her incredible story of survival.

Geoff Davison, a paragliding instructor at Fly Koh Larn in Thailand, describes that altitude as “the death zone,” and warns that being swept away the updraft can happen in a matter of minutes.

From Sai Kung to Lantau, paragliding in Hong Kong gives a feeling of complete freedom, but go with a licenced operator to avoid accidents. Advertisement. What to do in Hong Kong.