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| diameter = {{Convert|110|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}<ref>[http://www.whatsontianjin.com/tag- Yongle Bridge.html Tianjin Eye, a ferris wheel that stands above Yongle Bridge]</ref>
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[[File:Tianjin Eye.jpg|right|thumb|240px]]
'''Tianjin Eye''' is a {{Convert|120|m|ft|0|adj=on}} tall giant [[Ferris wheel]] built above the [[Yongle Bridge]] (formerly Chihai Bridge), over the [[Hai River]] in [[Tianjin]], China. It is claimed to be the only such wheel to have been constructed over a bridge.
'''Tianjin Eye''' is a {{Convert|120|m|ft|0|adj=on}} tall giant [[Ferris wheel]] built above the [[Yongle Bridge]] (formerly Chihai Bridge), over the [[Hai River]] in [[Tianjin]], China. It is claimed to be the only such wheel to have been constructed over a bridge.


Construction started in 2007, with completion of the main body on 18 December 2007,<ref>http://english.cri.cn/2946/2007/12/17/1321@305449.htm</ref> and the wheel opened to the public on 7 April 2008.<ref>http://english.enorth.com.cn/system/2009/04/08/003951617.shtml</ref><ref>http://en.beijing2008.cn/news/olympiccities/tianjin/n214217790.shtml</ref><ref>http://www.danwei.org/front_page_of_the_day/tianjin_eye_and_shanghai_condo.php</ref>
Construction started in 2007, with completion of the main body on 18 December 2007, and the wheel opened to the public on 7 April 2008.<ref name=crienglish>{{cite news | author= | title=First Ferris Wheel on Bridge in Tianjin to Rap Body Construction | url=http://english.cri.cn/2946/2007/12/17/1321@305449.htm | work=CRI English | date=17 December 2007 | accessdate=19 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | author= | title='Eye of Tianjin' opens to tourists | url=http://english.enorth.com.cn/system/2009/04/08/003951617.shtml | work=Enorth | date=8 April 2009 | accessdate=19 August 2012}}</ref><<ref>{{cite news | author=Banyue | title=An eye for Tianjin and a condom for Shanghai | url=http://www.danwei.org/front_page_of_the_day/tianjin_eye_and_shanghai_condo.php | work=Danwei | date=Wednesday, 19 December 2007 | accessdate=19 August 2012}}</ref>


At the time of completion, only the {{Convert|135|m|ft|0|abbr=on|adj=on}} [[London Eye]], {{Convert|160|m|ft|0|abbr=on|adj=on}} [[Star of Nanchang]], and {{Convert|165|m|ft|0|abbr=on|adj=on}} [[Singapore Flyer]] were taller.
At the time of completion, only the {{Convert|135|m|ft|0|abbr=on|adj=on}} [[London Eye]], {{Convert|160|m|ft|0|abbr=on|adj=on}} [[Star of Nanchang]], and {{Convert|165|m|ft|0|abbr=on|adj=on}} [[Singapore Flyer]] were taller.


Tianjin Eye is one of four 120 m Ferris wheels in China, the other three being [[Changsha Ferris Wheel]] (completed 2004), [[Suzhou Ferris Wheel]] (completed 2009), and [[Zhengzhou Ferris Wheel]] (completed 2003). The only Chinese Ferris wheel with a greater height is the {{Convert|160|m|ft|0|abbr=on|adj=on}} [[Star of Nanchang]], which opened in 2006.<ref>[http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/worlds-top-10-tallest-ferris-wheels/ World’s top 10 tallest Ferris wheels]</ref>
Tianjin Eye is one of four 120 m Ferris wheels in China, the other three being [[Changsha Ferris Wheel]] (completed 2004), [[Suzhou Ferris Wheel]] (completed 2009), and [[Zhengzhou Ferris Wheel]] (completed 2003). The only Chinese Ferris wheel with a greater height is the {{Convert|160|m|ft|0|abbr=on|adj=on}} [[Star of Nanchang]], which opened in 2006.<ref>{{cite news | author=Charlie Leocha | title=World’s top 10 tallest Ferris wheels | url=http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/worlds-top-10-tallest-ferris-wheels | work=Consumer Traveler | date=23 August 2009 | accessdate=19 August 2012}}</ref>


Tianjin Eye is electrically powered and has 48 passenger capsules, each able to carry 8 passengers<ref>http://www.yattit.com/travel-tip/6837-New-Travel-in-Tianjin</ref>, and takes 30 minutes to complete a rotation, giving a maximum capacity of 768 passengers per hour.
Tianjin Eye is electrically powered and has 48 passenger capsules, each able to carry 8 passengers, and takes 30 minutes to complete a rotation, giving a maximum capacity of 768 passengers per hour.<ref name=crienglish/>

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[[Category:Ferris wheels]]
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[[Category:Visitor attractions in Tianjin]]
[[Category:Visitor attractions in Tianjin]]

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Revision as of 17:50, 19 August 2012

Tianjin Eye
天津之眼
Map
Alternative namesCihai Bridge Ferris Wheel
天津之眼摩天轮
General information
TypeObservation Ferris wheel
LocationYongle Bridge
Tianjin, China
Coordinates39°09′12″N 117°10′49″E / 39.1533636°N 117.1802616°E / 39.1533636; 117.1802616
Completed2007
Height120 m (394 ft)
Dimensions
Diameter110 m (361 ft)
Other information
Number of units48 capsules
References
[1][2][3]

Tianjin Eye is a 120-metre (394 ft) tall giant Ferris wheel built above the Yongle Bridge (formerly Chihai Bridge), over the Hai River in Tianjin, China. It is claimed to be the only such wheel to have been constructed over a bridge.

Construction started in 2007, with completion of the main body on 18 December 2007, and the wheel opened to the public on 7 April 2008.[4][5]<[6]

At the time of completion, only the 135 m (443 ft) London Eye, 160 m (525 ft) Star of Nanchang, and 165 m (541 ft) Singapore Flyer were taller.

Tianjin Eye is one of four 120 m Ferris wheels in China, the other three being Changsha Ferris Wheel (completed 2004), Suzhou Ferris Wheel (completed 2009), and Zhengzhou Ferris Wheel (completed 2003). The only Chinese Ferris wheel with a greater height is the 160 m (525 ft) Star of Nanchang, which opened in 2006.[7]

Tianjin Eye is electrically powered and has 48 passenger capsules, each able to carry 8 passengers, and takes 30 minutes to complete a rotation, giving a maximum capacity of 768 passengers per hour.[4]

References

  1. ^ Tianjin Eye at Emporis
  2. ^ "Tianjin Eye". SkyscraperPage.
  3. ^ Tianjin Eye at Structurae
  4. ^ a b "First Ferris Wheel on Bridge in Tianjin to Rap Body Construction". CRI English. 17 December 2007. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
  5. ^ "'Eye of Tianjin' opens to tourists". Enorth. 8 April 2009. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
  6. ^ Banyue (Wednesday, 19 December 2007). "An eye for Tianjin and a condom for Shanghai". Danwei. Retrieved 19 August 2012. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ Charlie Leocha (23 August 2009). "World's top 10 tallest Ferris wheels". Consumer Traveler. Retrieved 19 August 2012.

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