- Address of place: 30, Raffles Ave, Singapore, 039803
- Phone: +65 6333 3311
- Official website: http://www.singaporeflyer.com/
- Start of construction: September 25, 2005.
- Opening: February 11, 2008
- Architect: Kisho Kurokawa
- Height: 165 m
- Opening hours: 8.30 - 22.30
While walking along the central part of Singapore you will constantly be attracted by the Singapore Flyer, which you will see from anywhere, no matter where you are. Indeed, this giant attraction is able to present very bright impressions and emotions. Designed and built by the Japanese, the official opening took place in 2008.
The height of the Ferris wheel in Singapore is 165 meters, its diameter is 150 meters. It was the highest in the world until 2014, when a similar attraction was built in Las Vegas just 2 meters higher.
The wheel has 28 cabins, each equipped with air conditioning and accommodates 28 people. The wheel performs a full turn in 28 minutes. Number 8 - the number of luck with the Chinese, so it is used wherever possible. For example, in the first three days after the opening of the wheel, the ticket price for the attraction was 8888 Singapore dollars (over $ 6000).
After you are placed in a booth and climb to a huge height, you will have an amazing panorama of not only the city itself, but even some islands of Malaysia and Indonesia. Before your eyes all the sights of the country from above, the business center of Singapore, its skyscrapers, the embankment of Clark-Kee , the beaches, the seaport, the residential areas will appear. From these species you will surely grasp the spirit.
The wheel is built into the building, which has other entertainment, shops and restaurants. You can tasty meal, relax and plan a further route.
How to get to the Singapore Ferris wheel?
To the Ferris wheel 5 minutes walk from the metro station Promenade is the yellow line Circle Line. Also you can use the usual or water taxi and public transport , for example, by buses N133, 111, 106 (get off at the Temasek Avenue stop).
The attraction is open from 8.30 to 22.30. The ticket costs 33 Singapore Dollars, for a child under 12 years - 21 Singapore Dollars and for people over 60 years - 24 Singapore Dollars. By purchasing tickets on the site, you will save 10% of its cost.
Rolling on the Singapore Ferris wheel, you will certainly be delighted. But there is one important point - the weather. For good visibility, choose a dry, if possible sunny day. A little different, but no less gorgeous views you can see at night, when the whole city will glow with bright lights.
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