An incredible new spokeless Ferris Wheel will soon open to the public in China – complete with built-in television sets and even wireless internet for all the inevitable selfies.
An incredible new spokeless Ferris Wheel will soon open to the public in China – complete with built-in television sets and even wireless internet for all the inevitable selfies.
An incredible new spokeless Ferris Wheel will soon open to the public in China – complete with built-in television sets and even wireless internet for all the inevitable selfies Photo:Xinhua
The giant, futuristic structure comes with 36 carts able to carry 10 passengers each, all of whom will be offered an unparalleled view of the Bailang River in Weifang City, in East China’s Shandong Province.
It has been built onto the 1,771ft Bailang River Bridge – hence the name Bailang River Bridge Ferris Wheel – and it is now ready to roll.
As the world’s first spokeless Ferris wheel with grid design, the 475ft tall amusement park-style attraction is set to become Weifang’s newest and most eye-catching landmark.
It has been built onto the 1,771ft Bailang River Bridge (pictured) – hence the name Bailang River Bridge Ferris Wheel – and it is now ready to roll Photo:Xinhua
Perhaps most surprising of all is that engineers have felt the need to install television sets inside the carts.
The designers have yet to reveal what will be played on the TVs, but members of the public have guessed it could be real-time footage of their location in relation to the whole wheel.
Engineers have installed television sets inside the carts. The designers have yet to reveal what will be played on the TVs, but members of the public have guessed it could be real-time footage of their location in relation to the whole wheel Photo:Xinhua
WiFi will also be offered in each cart, allowing tourists to connect to the internet with their mobile devices and brag to the world about their experiences right away.
As the world’s first spokeless Ferris wheel with grid design, the 475ft tall amusement park-style attraction is set to become Weifang’s newest and most eye-catching landmark Photo:Xinhua
Some 4,600 tonnes of steel were used in the building of the Ferris wheel, which will take exactly 28 minutes to complete one rotation – plenty of time for tourists to snap up some amazing photos.
The giant, futuristic structure comes with 36 carts able to carry 10 passengers each, all of whom will be offered an unparalleled view of the Bailang River in Weifang City, in East China’s Shandong Province Photo:Xinhua
The crisscrossing steel beams holding the Ferris wheel together have been described as a ‘dragon spine’, and the complex architecture is vital for pulling off the spokeless and shaftless design, making the centre completely hollow like a giant high-tech wheel.
Will you try this when you visit Weifang City?
