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Sky Dream (Taiwan)

Coordinates: 24°19′24.7″N 120°41′47.8″E / 24.323528°N 120.696611°E / 24.323528; 120.696611
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Sky Dream
天空之夢摩天輪
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General information
TypeFerris wheel
LocationLIHPAO Discovery Land, Taichung City, Taiwan
AddressNo. 8, Furong Road, Houli District, Taichung City, Taiwan 42145
Coordinates24°19′24.7″N 120°41′47.8″E / 24.323528°N 120.696611°E / 24.323528; 120.696611
Elevation384 m
Construction startedJuly 2014
OpenedMay 13, 2017
CostNT$55 million
Height126 meters (413 feet)

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.

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

  1. ^ a b "Taiwan's largest Ferris wheel starts spinning". GTI Global Network. Retrieved 27 June 2019.