Hong Kong Observation Wheel
The Hong Kong Observation Wheel (abbr. HKOW) is a 60-metre (197-foot) tall Ferris wheel located at the Central Harbourfront, Central, Hong Kong. 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.
| Hong Kong Observation Wheel | |
|---|---|
香港摩天輪 | |
Hong Kong Observation Wheel in September 2018 | |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Ferris wheel |
| Address | 33 Man Kwong Street, Central, Hong Kong |
| Construction started | May 2014 |
| Construction stopped | September 2014 |
| Opened | 5 December 2014 (grand opening to public) |
| Cost | HK$250 million (entire installation and transportation) |
| Owner | 2015–2017: Swiss AEX 2017–present: The Entertainment Corporation Limited |
| Height | 60 metres (197 ft) |
| Website | |
| hkow | |
It is currently operated by The Entertainment Corporation Limited (TECL) which partners with AIA Group to operate the adjacent AIA Vitality Park.
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