| Sun Wheel | |
|---|---|
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| Former names | Igosu 108 |
| General information | |
| Status | Open |
| Type | Observation wheel |
| Location | Da Nang, Vietnam |
| Coordinates | 16°02′24″N 108°13′35″E / 16.040070°N 108.226492°E / 16.040070; 108.226492 |
| Opened | 2014 |
The Sun Wheel is a giant Ferris wheel located in the Asia Park theme park in the city of Da Nang in central Vietnam. It is 115 metres (377 ft) tall and opened on 18 July 2014, with 64 cabins. It takes 15 minutes to revolve, and has a capacity of 384 people. Asia Park was designed by the studio of architect Bill Bensley.
History
It was formerly known as "Igosu 108", at Biwako Tower, Shiga, Japan, opened April 26, 1992 at 108 metres (354 ft) tall, hence its name. It was the tallest Ferris Wheel in the world from 1992 to 1997. It was closed in 2001. It was dismantled, relocated from Japan to Vietnam, and rebuilt on a taller base.
References
- ^ "World's Fourth-Largest Ferris wheel Opens in Da Nang". www.danang.gov.vn. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
- "Colossal observation wheel debuts in Da Nang". 2014-07-19. Archived from the original on 2021-04-15. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
- "2014年7月にベトナムで「Sun Wheel」として復活した、びわ湖タワーの大観覧車「イーゴス108」". おおつうしん. December 31, 2014.
- "Biwako Tower & Igosu 108 (Amusement Park & Ferris Wheel)". Abandoned Kansai. 2011-09-23. Retrieved 2023-02-25.