Exciting for all ages on the famous Ferris Wheel around the world can plan to experience it in some of your vacation. Riding on some of the tallest Ferris wheels requires courage - Usually the passenger is offered cabins, tubs, capsules, pods or gondolas that are full of extraordinary experiences. Often Ferris Wheels provide fun, scary (need to muster up courage) and sometimes romantic (when you're with your partner) experience - as well as providing a slightly different view when viewing the destination from above.
The world's first Ferris Wheel was built by George W. Ferris for the Columbian Exposition at the World Fair held in Chicago in 1893. That's the event 128 years ago - the Ferris wheel stood at an altitude of about 80.4 meters (264 feet) which soon became an attractive one at the fair and it caught the attention of a lot of passengers. It had 36 cars at that time and it took about 20 minutes for the wheel to have a full rotation. But a few months later, in 1894, it was closed.
1 of 10 - Big O
Ahead in the world's modern engineering race - Tokyo Dome City's Big O in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan is the world's first hub-less Ferris wheel. With a diameter of 60 meters (200 feet), it has been recorded in its list by the Guinness World Record in 2006 as the world's largest centerless Ferris wheel. That is the most interesting thing that there is no center in it. Thunder Dolphin, Tokyo’s largest roller coaster, passes through the middle of the centerless Ferris wheel with a speed of 81 mph. Passengers in 40 cars can enjoy it. The touch screen pod fitted on the glass walls offer music playlists - allowing passengers to enjoy it with all the excellent views of the theme park below.
Location - Amusement Park, Tokyo, Japan
2 of 10 - Singapore Flyer
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| World's second-tallest Ferris wheel - the 541-foot-high Singapore flyer © Chuttersnap / Unsplash |
Singapore Flyer, Downtown Core, Singapore, the world's second-tallest Ferris wheel - the 541-foot-high Singapore flyer - held a record in 2008. It was opened to the public on April 15, 2008 after nearly two and a half years of construction. Although it is no longer the world's tallest Ferris wheel, it still remains Asia's tallest Ferris wheel. Completing one revolution in 30 minutes, the flyer has 28 air-conditioned capsules that can have 28 passengers each. This huge wheel seat in the Flyer offers incredible views of the nearby Singapore River, the South China Sea, Malaysia and Indonesian islands located at 45 km away.
Location - Downtown Core, Singapore
3 of 10 - Melbourne Star
It took nearly a decade to come - the only giant observation wheel of the Southern hemisphere’s - the Melbourne Star is a giant Ferris wheel located at Waterfront City in the Docklands region of Melbourne, Australia. It was opened to the public in 2008, but had to be closed after 40 days of operation due to structural defects. And it was reopened in 2013 with new and improved structural engineering. The 394 ft. (120 m) high observation cycle has 21 air-conditioned glass cabins and takes 30 minutes to complete a revolution - provide passengers with a 360-degree panoramic view of the whole of Melbourne for 40 Kilometres.
Location - Docklands, Melbourne, Australia
4 of 10 - Eye of the Emirates
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| Eye of the Emirates, 60 meter high wheel with 42 air-conditioned cabins © Sukhjinder / Pixahive |
In the city of Sharjah, 28 km from Dubai, the Eye of the Emirates Wheel is one of the most recognizable attractions in Sharjah, located in the Al Qasba Amusement Park. It is a 60 meter high wheel with 42 air conditioned cabins providing respite from the scorching heat of the desert. It was inaugurated in 2005, since then it provides visitors the city's major attractions, such as Al Jubail Souq, Al Majaz Waterfront, Khalid Lagoon, impressive Skyscrapers, the Coast of the Persian Gulf, Al Noor Island and Dubai's spectacular panoramic view. The Eye of the Emirate is also recognized for watching several Sharjah celebrations, cultural and art related events and many more.
Location - Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
5 of 10 - Cosmo Clock 21
Built for the YES '89 Yokohama Exposition at Minato Mirai 21 in 1989, Cosmo Clock 21 Is a 440 ft. high Ferris wheel at The Cosmo World Amusement Park in Minato Mirai 21 district of Yokohama, Japan. In which two things make it magnificent - one is the giant ferris wheel, and the other is the world's biggest clock at its center. It has 60 gondolas, which are colourful and including one for handicapped passengers - called Happy Gondola. Gondolas can have 480 passengers, eight each. In a 15-minute revolution, passengers enjoy spectacular views of everything from the Yokohama Landmark Tower to Yokohama Bay - most notably Mount Fuji. Its enjoyment becomes more when the wheel itself is illuminated by incredible light shows at cosmo night.
Location - Yokohama, Japan
6 of 10 - High Roller
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| High Roller, 550 feet high - a 9 ft. taller than the Singapore Flyer © Tim Trad / Unsplash |
The world's tallest Ferris wheel, 550 feet high - a 9 ft. taller than the Singapore Flyer, was opened to the public on March 31, 2014. It is located at the LINQ Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, USA, which was built as part of the LINQ Project. The gigantic wheel has 28 high-tech, glass-enclosed cabins - each cabin can accommodate 40 passengers. The giant Ferris Wheel completes a revolution in 30 minutes in which the ride gets a chance to get experiences like chocolate tasting and individual yoga sessions with the city's sweeping views. If you want to opt for a high roller, at night, when the wheel's 2,000 colorful LED dazzles brightening lights are seen after the sunset, bear witness.
Location - Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
7 of 10 - Centennial Wheel
The Centennial Wheel stands as a iconic part of Chicago's long history, adds to the existing skyline, built as a tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Michigan landmark. Opened to the public in 2016, the wheel is about 200 feet over the Navy Pier. Now are able to provide a higher and longer ride than in 1995 with new and enhanced features. And this includes climate-controlled gondolas, and now in a revolution 180 more riders can enjoy the trip together - guests can think of enjoying the ride throughout the year. The Sentinel wheel is built by engineers with a system of handling typhoon winds up to 115mph - as Chicago's lakeside is often likely to winter weather can be harsh.
Location - Chicago, Illinois, USA
8 of 10 - London Eye
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| Originally the Millennium Wheel, a 443 ft. high wheel © Jerome Dominici / Pexels |
The Attraction Originally the Millennium Wheel, the precise trendsetter and pioneer in innovation, was the world's tallest Ferris wheel when it was opened to the public on the South Bank of the River Thames in London in 2000. Europe’s tallest observation wheel and the UK's most popular paid tourist attraction, no trip to London would have been complete without riding on the London Eye. With more than 3 million visitors annually, there is an incredible way to see London's famous landmarks during the 30-minute journey on a 443 ft. high wheel - including attractions ranging from Buckingham Palace to the House of Parliament, and St Paul Cathedral, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and more. The London Eye has 32 gondolas, 25 each, which can take about 800 people can enjoy the ride at a time. You can visit at night when after dark all the places around it are dazzling in colorful light.
Location - London, England
9 of 10 - Tianjin Eye
Tianjin Eye, the original name The Tientsin Eye, the world's only ferris wheel built on the Yongle Bridge over the Hai River in Tianjin, China. The 394 feet high giant Ferris wheel was opened to the public on April 7, 2008. It has 48 passenger capsules, each capable of carrying 8 passengers, and takes 30 minutes to complete a revolution in which 384 passengers can enjoy the journey together. Passengers can enjoy some spectacular views of Tianjin and the river below in sufficient time of a 30-minute period. Opt for the Tianjin Eye at night, when the wheel's colorful state-of-the-art LED system dazzles.
Location - Tianjin, China
10 of 10 - Niagara SkyWheel
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| Niagara SkyWheel is 175 feet tall Ferris wheel © Bianca Ackermann / Unsplash |
Not as tall as other compeers in their community, but it would be nice to take the high vantage point for you to thoroughly appreciate its expansion and scope. Niagara SkyWheel is a 175 feet tall Ferris wheel located in the middle of Clifton Hill and Niagara Falls, Canada, which was opened to the public on June 17, 2006. Although not very tall, Skywheel offers unparalleled top thrills, with 42 enclosed cars fully made of modern technology, each with 9 people can experience travel. Skywheel is open to passengers throughout the year as each of its gondolas has heating and air conditioning that remains weather friendly. In a revolution of about 12 to 15 minutes the traveller has the opportunity to see spectacular views of the famous Canadian landmark - including the Niagara River, Horseshoe Falls and more.
Location - Niagara Falls, Canada
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