By the MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
In movies or idol dramas, ferris wheels are always associated with romantic couples and are popular tourist attractions around the world. Below, we introduce some of the world’s famous ferris wheels. See how many you recognize from the photos shared by netizens.
Romantic ferris wheels are classic spots where couples leave their romantic footprints. (Image source / from www.visitlondon.com)
United Kingdom London — The London Eye
The “British Airways London Eye” stands 135 meters tall, twice the height of Big Ben, and has 32 capsules, each capable of carrying 25 passengers on a 360-degree rotation. It offers a panoramic view of the sights within a 25-mile radius of the London Eye, with each ride lasting approximately 30 minutes. (Image provided / by Moleskine Editorial Team)
United States New York — The Wonder Wheel
The Wonder Wheel is located in Coney Island, New York. Built in 1920, it stands about 45.7 meters tall. Coney Island is a beloved summer retreat for New Yorkers, just a day trip away. (Image source / from campoutkid.com)
Japan Tokyo — Big O
BIG O, which began operations in 2006, is 60 meters high with a diameter of 60 meters. One full rotation takes about 15 minutes. From its height, you can not only enjoy views of the Tokyo cityscape but also catch a glimpse of the Tokyo Skytree on clear days. (Image source / from www.observationwheeldirectory.com)
Singapore — Singapore Flyer
The Singapore Flyer, which took over four years to build, stands 165 meters tall — equivalent to a 42-story building — making it one of Asia’s most iconic structures. With 28 fully air-conditioned and UV-protected observation capsules, each holding up to 28 people, a full rotation takes about 30 minutes. (Image source / from fwallpapers.com)
Austria Vienna — Wiener Riesenrad
The Wiener Riesenrad was built in 1897 and stands 64.75 meters tall. It is one of the oldest ferris wheels and remains in operation today as one of the 19th-century wheels that are still functioning. (Image source / from www.fotocommunity.de)
China Tianjin — Tianjin Eye
The Tianjin Eye is located on the Yongle Bridge over the Haihe River in Tianjin, China. It is the world’s only ferris wheel built on a bridge. Standing 120 meters tall with a diameter of 110 meters — about the height of a 35-story building — it takes about 30 minutes for one full rotation. (Image source / from amazingnotes.com)
Japan Yokohama — Yokohama Cosmo World Ferris Wheel
The Yokohama Cosmo World Ferris Wheel stands 112.5 meters tall and features 60 observation capsules that can accommodate 480 people. Each rotation takes about 15 minutes, with an estimated capacity of 1,920 passengers per hour. (Image source / from youinjapan.net)
United States Dallas — Texas Star
The Texas Star Ferris Wheel, located in Dallas, Texas, USA, stands 76 meters tall and is the tallest ferris wheel in all of North America. (Image source / from hackmytrip.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com)
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