The world's "highest Ferris wheel" is to open to the public today (September 1, 2011) in China, which is situated on top of a 1,480ft tower, built on the 450-meter-high Guangzhou TV Tower.
The wheel consists of 16 pods which can hold a total of 96 passengers--as long as you are brave enough. The 16 transparent pods will need 20 and 40 minutes to go round the track. Each capsule is just over three-meter wide, built with special macromolecule material allowing a 360-degree crystal clear view.
At 19:00 to 23:00 from September 12 to 13, there will hold an "appreciating the moon from the capsule", five times each night, you can stay in the crystal capsule and enjoy a panorama of Guangzhou City while appreciating the moon. Sounds great, right? By the way, traditional Chinese festival--the
Mid Autumn Festival falls on September 12, which is the best time for reunion and moon-appreciating. Go there with your family and have a dinner on the particularly prepared table at the side of the river, cool.
Oh, I almost forgot to mention that the price of the ferris wheel is 130 RMB/person. Want to have a try?
Wauw that is a nice attraction and tower.
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Filip
130RM/person is a good deal, why is it 20-40 minutes for a cycle. Would it not be same for each pod ! What a beautiful sight, no question I will take the ride if ever there !
ReplyDeleteyour photos are beautiful.I`d never be able to ride on the ferris wheel,too long of a ride & very scary!I never knew there was such a ride,thank-you for sharing,phyllis
ReplyDeleteYikes! not anytime soon! :)
ReplyDeleteI have just had a lovely browse around your blog..
ReplyDeleteThese shots are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteFantastic tower!!!!
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