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Ferris wheel, Eye of Tianjin

On Yongle Bridge of Sancha River, Hebei District, Tianjin 300010, China
Ranked #2 of 160 attractions in Tianjin
4.5 of 5 stars 140 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

If you have 30 minutes, you should try the wheel, it is very nice and if you get a clear day it is the best to see!!! More

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Beijing, China
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012
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Tianjin Eye is on a bridge across the river. We had to wait about 15 mins to get on and got a great view across this large, growing city! Kids enjoyed it. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

this place is incredible but it is a bit far form center. It is easy to access because they don't have many people waiting. More

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Tianjin, China
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012
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The wheel straddles the river. It has some small Chinese style cafes nearby for tea. The wheel itself is like any other wheel in the world. If you fancy them you will have a decent time. (40 mins per revolution) Northern China is known for its thick pollution and poor visibilities. To have a landmark based on seeing something in... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2012
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Took it during twilight, you get the bright and night views that way, as each revolution lasts a good forty minutes. More

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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2012

I can see for away from my Hotel room,It light up at night and is very beautiful to view !I like it!Every city in the world should have one Ferris Wheel !! More

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012

Been to too many such wheels so it didn't impress me too much with its facilities. Having said that, the view is indeed brilliant. More

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Beijing, China
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 25, 2011

would rather get on the building nearby to the top flat for free. Far from view of London eye! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 13, 2011

Liked the location...The giant wheel is build just abve the river which is amazing. It is just located infront of the Holiday Inn hotel and gives the view of Tianjin downtown. I highly recomend this picnic spot. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 29, 2011
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Probably very similar to the one in Singapore and maybe London, this is China's version. Admittedly, I am afraid of heights so I was a bit wary. My friend who was with me is not afraid of heights and she took photos for me... I lasted about 1/4 of the way up and the last 1/4 down ... had my... More

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