Sky Dream (Taiwan)
The Sky Dream (Chinese: 天空之夢摩天輪) is a Ferris wheel in LIHPAO Discovery Land, Houli District, Taichung, Taiwan. It is the largest Ferris wheel in Taiwan being 126 meters (413 feet) tall.
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天空之夢摩天輪 | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Ferris wheel |
| Location | LIHPAO Discovery Land, Taichung City, Taiwan |
| Address | No. 8, Furong Road, Houli District, Taichung City, Taiwan 42145 |
| Coordinates | 24°19′24.7″N 120°41′47.8″E |
| Elevation | 384 m |
| Construction started | July 2014 |
| Opened | May 13, 2017 |
| Cost | NT$55 million |
| Height | 126 meters (413 feet) |
History
The components of the Ferris wheel was shipped from Japan to Taiwan. The construction then started in 2014. It started its operation on May 13, 2017.[1]
Design
The Ferris wheel has a diameter of 126 meters and stands at an altitude of 384 meters above sea level. It has a total 60 passenger cars with each car can accommodate passengers up to 8 people. It runs at a speed of 25 minutes per revolution.[1]
References
- "Taiwan's largest Ferris wheel starts spinning". GTI Global Network. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
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