This is one of the longggggggggggggg pending writeup. Infact a month delayed. In my earlier article I have mentioned about Singapore Flyer which is now opened ahead of scheduled finishing and opening date. Its really good for one time “get the feel”.
I got a lovely chance to take my parents when they were here. This giant wheel completes one full circle in 39 Minutes.. Yes it is 39 minutes not seconds. That fast?!!.. Well thats the theme. Funny part is, it never stops to load or unload people but just a normal walk should be able to allow you to get in or out when Flyer in action.
Each and every capsule UV rays filtered, Air condiotioned and can hold 23 persons!!..
The day when we went was a drizzling day. Still that didnt affect the views. And I liked it anyway, being a rain lover.
Fee, a whopping 29$ a ride for 39minutes. Thats why I said, its for one time!..
Well below is some more technical information copied from Wiki…some of what I clicked.. and a list of wallpaper quality pics from the official site.
The Singapore Flyer is a giant observation wheel in Singapore. The final capsule was installed on 2 October 2007, the observation wheel started rotating on February 11, 2008 and it officially opened to the public on March 1, 2008. Tickets for rides on the first 3 nights were sold out for S$ 8,888 Singapore dollars (US$6,271), an auspicious number in Chinese culture. The grand opening for the Flyer was held on 15 April 2008.
Reaching 42 stories high, the Flyer comprises a 150 m (492 ft) diameter wheel, built over a three-story terminal building, giving it a total height of 165 m (541 ft). This exceeds The Star of Nanchang by 5 m (16 ft) and the London Eye by 30 m (98 ft). Each of the 28 air-conditioned capsules are capable of holding 28 passengers each, and a complete rotation of the wheel takes approximately 30 minutes.
Located on the southeast tip of the Marina Centre reclaimed land, it offers broad views of the city centre and beyond to about 45 km (28 mi), including the Indonesian islands of Batam and Bintan, as well as Johor, Malaysia.
