At the moment, the Singapore Bird, located in the eponymous capital of the Republic of Singapore, is considered the largest ferris wheel in the whole world. This ferris wheel was built, as it is popularly called, in 2008.
The height of the Singapore bird reaches 165 meters. From the peak point of this wheel, you can see a beautiful panorama of not only Singapore, but also the neighboring islands of Indonesia and Malaysia. The basis of this design is a three-story building, in which numerous shops are located. And the capsules that lift people into the air along the Ferris wheel can accommodate up to 28 people each. The total number of capsules is also 28 pieces. The wheel makes a full revolution in half an hour. The price of this attraction ranges from 15 to 21 US dollars.
Of course, having arrived in Singapore, you should have no problems finding it, as you can see it from anywhere in the city. The easiest way to get to it is from the Promenade metro station, which is on the yellow ring line and for about 5 minutes walk on foot to the wheel itself.
The view of this building is really captivating, but visiting this attraction, it is not enough just to ride in one of the cabins, you should definitely go to its shopping center or the main column of the ferris wheel. There you will see numerous shops with a variety of souvenirs, gourmet restaurants where you will certainly be offered the local Singapore Sling cocktail. In addition, entertainment continues here - for men on the second floor there is a cabin for Boeing 737 aircraft stimulator, and for women on the same floor there is a famous fish spa, where girls can relax their legs with the help of healing fish brought from Turkey.
However, leadership in the category of the largest Ferris wheel in the world may soon be refuted. The following structures are currently under construction:
The construction of the Ferris wheel in Germany began at a height of 185 meters. Berlin is also fighting for the status of first place among such an attraction. It is planned to soon launch a Ferris wheel with 36 cabins for visitors. His circle can be completed in 35 minutes, and the ticket price will be 11 euros.
The construction of a wheel in China is nearing completion, reaching a height of 208 meters. The Ferris Wheel with the magnificent name "Beijing Sky Boat" is being built in the capital of China and will surpass all the attractions available in the world today. The wheel accommodates 48 cabins, each of which will fit up to 40 people, and the cost of one trip will be equal to 13 US dollars.
Russia also did not pass this event by. At the moment, there was a project to build the most giant ferris wheel in the world. Its height should leave behind all the attempts of other countries and be a structure 220 meters high. The location for the installation of this attraction has not yet been approved. The name for him has already been invented - "View of the capital."
