Showing posts with label Singapore Flyer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Singapore Flyer. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Singapore Flyer, World Giant Ferris Wheel

Here is Journey of Dreams the world tallest Ferris wheel or observation wheel or big wheel in the world from 2008 up to now located in Singapore. Singapore Flyer height is 165 m (541 ft), started construction on September 25, 2005 and opened to public on March 1, 2008. The architect is Kisho Kurokawa a Japanese architect who is famous for his "Metabolist Movement". Singapore Flyer is really wonderful at night with white lighting.

Singapore Flyer at night.
Credit : Wikipedia 
Singapore flayer contains 28 capsules and each capsule with a capacity of 28 people. Don't worry about the safety when inside the capsule because the door cannot be opened during the flight from the inside. There are 2 security cameras to monitor activity inside the capsule. Here we will feel the place to see the magnificent views of the city of Singapore. Guess, what we can see from here? Here they are : Collyer Quay, Raffles Place, The Fullerton Singapore, Esplanade - Theatres On The Bay, Merlion Park, Empress Place, Singapore River, Padang, Fort Canning Park, The Float @ Marina Bay, F1 Circuit, The Helix Bridge, Youth Olympic Park, Marina Barrage, and Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort.

Singapore Flyer Capsule
Credit : Wikipedia