The largest Ferris wheel in the world at the moment is considered to be the "Singapore Bird", located in the capital of the same name of the Republic of Singapore. This ferris wheel, as the people call it, was built in 2008.
The height of the Singapore bird reaches 165 meters. From the peak point of this wheel, you can see the most beautiful panorama not only of Singapore, but also of the neighboring islands of Indonesia and Malaysia. The basis of this structure is a three-story building, which houses numerous shops. 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. The wheel makes a full revolution for half an hour. The price for this attraction ranges from $ 15 to $ 21.
Of course, having arrived in Singapore, you should not have any 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 circular line and walk about 5 minutes on foot to the wheel itself.
The view of this building is really breathtaking, but when 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 find numerous shops with a variety of souvenirs, gourmet restaurants, where you will certainly be offered the local cocktail "Singapore Sling". In addition, entertainment continues here - for men on the second floor there is a Boeing 737 flight simulator cabin, and for women there is a famous fish spa on the same floor, where girls can relax their legs with the help of healing fish brought from Turkey.
However, leadership in the category of the world's largest Ferris wheels may soon be overturned. The following structures are currently under construction:
The construction of a ferris wheel in Germany with a height of 185 meters began. Berlin is also fighting for the status of the first place among such an attraction. It is planned to launch a Ferris wheel with 36 cabins for visitors soon. Its circle can be completed in 35 minutes, and the ticket price will be 11 euros.
The construction of a wheel in China, reaching a height of 208 meters, is coming to an end. A ferris wheel with the majestic name "Beijing Skyboat" is being built in the capital of China and will surpass all the attractions in the world today. The wheel contains 48 cabins, each of which can accommodate 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, a project has emerged to build the most gigantic ferris wheel in the world. Its height should leave behind all the attempts of other countries and be a construction of 220 meters high. The location for this attraction has not yet been approved. The name for it has already been invented - "View of the Capital".
