Beijing Great Wheel, Beijing

#342 among attractions in Beijing

Ferris wheel

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The Beijing Great Wheel, a 208-metre tall giant Ferris wheel, was to have been constructed in eastern Beijing's Chaoyang Park, one of the 2008 Summer Olympics venues. If it had been built, it would have become the world's tallest Ferris wheel, superseding the 165 m Singapore Flyer. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 39°56'58"N, 116°28'47"E

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朝阳区 (chao yang qu)Beijing China

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Beijing Great Wheel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Taikoo Li Sanlitun, Workers Stadium, Workers Indoor Arena, Chaoyang Park.

1.6 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Taikoo Li Sanlitun, Beijing
40 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Beijing's bustling Chaoyang District, Taikoo Li Sanlitun is a vibrant urban shopping center that stands as a beacon of modernity and style. This open-air mall, characterized by its contemporary architecture and trendy atmosphere, has become a...
2.5 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Workers Stadium, Beijing
63 min walk • The Workers' Stadium, often called Gongti or Gong Ti, is a multi-purpose stadium in the Chaoyang District of north-eastern Beijing, China.
2.6 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Workers Indoor Arena, Beijing
68 min walk • The Workers' Gymnasium is an indoor arena located west of the Workers' Stadium in Beijing, China. It was inaugurated in 1961 for the 26th World Table Tennis Championships. It hosted the boxing events at the 2008 Summer Olympics and the Judo events at the 2008 Summer Paralympics.
0.6 miSW
Park with sport facilities and a lake
Chaoyang Park, Beijing
15 min walk • Chaoyang Park is a park located on the site of the former Prince's Palace in Beijing's Chaoyang District.
1.6 miN
Park
Side Park, Beijing
41 min walk • Side Park is a public park in Beijing. The highlights of Side Park include the scenic landscape park, elderly activity area, children's activity area, fitness and entertainment areas and fishing areas.
1.6 miS
Park
Honglingjin Park, Beijing
42 min walk • Honglingjin Park is a public park in Beijing. The park, designated a national AAA scenic spot, lies at the junction of East 4th Ring Road and Chaoyang North Road, to the northeast of Honglingjin Bridge, about 10 kilometers from the center of the city. It is the only theme park for children named "Red scarf" in the country.
2.6 miN
Museum, Art museum
Aura Gallery, Beijing
68 min walk • The Aura Gallery is an art gallery in Beijing, China.
2.4 miN
Cutting-edge art galleries and hip cafes
Beijing 798 Art District, Beijing
62 min walk • 798 Art Zone, or Dashanzi Art District, is a complex of 50-year-old decommissioned military factory buildings boasting a unique architectural style that houses a thriving artistic community in Dashanzi, Chaoyang District of Beijing.
2.2 miSW
Hotel, Skyscraper, Office
Jing Guang Centre, Beijing
57 min walk • The Jing Guang Centre is a 208 m skyscraper in Beijing CBD which was top of the List of tallest buildings in Beijing from 1989–2006.
0.8 miSW
Memorial
Monument to Nizami Ganjavi in Beijing, Beijing
22 min walk • The Monument to Nizami Ganjavi, a medieval Persian poet, is located in Chaoyang Park, in Beijing, China. Yuan Xikun, a Chinese artist, is the author of the monument.
1.4 miNW
Bridge
Sanyuan Bridge, Beijing
36 min walk • Sanyuanqiao, or Sanyuan Bridge is a major overpass on the northeastern stretch of Beijing's 3rd Ring Road. It was opened in 1984.