Hong Kong Observation Wheel

Hong Kong Observation Wheel
香港摩天輪
Hong Kong Observation Wheel in September 2018
Map
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeFerris wheel
Address33 Man Kwong Street, Central, Hong Kong
Construction startedMay 2014
Construction stoppedSeptember 2014
Opened5 December 2014 (grand opening to public)
CostHK$250 million (entire installation and transportation)
Owner2015–2017: Swiss AEX
2017–present: The Entertainment Corporation Limited
Height60 metres (197 ft)
Website
hkow.hk

The Hong Kong Observation Wheel (abbr. HKOW) is a 60-metre (197-foot) tall[1] Ferris wheel located at the Central Harbourfront, Central, Hong Kong.[2] It has 42 gondolas, including one VIP Gondola with leather seats and a clear glass bottom floor. All gondolas are equipped with air conditioners and communication systems. Each ride includes two to three rotations and takes about 15 minutes. Each gondola seats a maximum of eight people, other than the VIP Gondola, which seats five people.[3]

It is currently operated by The Entertainment Corporation Limited (TECL) which partners with AIA Group to operate the adjacent AIA Vitality Park. [4]

  1. ^ "Does HK really need the Observation Wheel?". Time Out Hong Kong. 5 November 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
  2. ^ "Hong Kong Observation Wheel at Central Waterfront" (PDF). The Hall Organization Ltd. 6 August 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  3. ^ "Ticket Info | Hong Kong Observation Wheel & AIA Vitality Park". Hong Kong Observation Wheel & AIA Vitality Park. Retrieved 2018-09-24.
  4. ^ "Hong Kong Observation Wheel and AIA Vitality Park celebrate the one millionth visitor". www.aia.com.hk. Retrieved 2018-09-24.