One of the largest Ferris wheels - Lai Shi Yun Zhuan
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By Pictolic https://mail.pictolic.com/article/one-of-the-largest-ferris-wheels-lai-shi-yun-zhuan.htmlIn China, the construction of the Ferris wheel, which will become one of the largest in the world, is nearing completion. This gigantic structure will be called Lai Shi Yun Zhuan, which means "Turning of the Wheel of Fortune." Construction is underway in the park of the city of Changzhou, located in the eastern Chinese province of Jiangsu. The wheel will be 89 meters high, 84 meters in diameter, and weigh 3,000 tons.
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1. Construction work on the Ferris wheel began in 2009 at a cost of $23.8 million.

2. The wheel is being built to develop tourism in the area.

3. The ferris wheel will move at a speed of 16.4 degrees per second, a full ride on it will take about 22 minutes.

4. Currently, the largest Ferris wheel in the world is located in Singapore, and its height is 165 meters.

5. The construction of Ferris wheels is very complex and expensive to manufacture, it requires great precision, as well as the use of particularly durable materials.

6. The drive system is particularly problematic as conventional axles cannot be used here, options include the use of a chain or belt drive. Another option is to place the entire propulsion system inside the wheel itself.

7. Initially, the opening of the wheel was planned in June, but now it has been postponed to October.

8. Among the top 10 tallest Ferris wheels in the world, seven are in China.
Keywords: China | Ferris wheel | Building
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