Soaring 120 meters above the Haihe River, Tianjin Eye (天津之眼) is the world’s only Ferris wheel built atop a bridge, offering breathtaking 360° views of China’s “Northern Venice.”
Since its 2008 debut, this 48-passenger gondola marvel has become Tianjin’s iconic landmark, blending engineering ingenuity with poetic charm.
Engineering Meets Aesthetics
Spanning the Yongle Bridge, Tianjin Eye’s diamond-shaped structure holds a Guinness record as the highest bridge-based observation wheel.
Its 64 transparent gondolas—each symbolizing a traditional Chinese zodiac animal—rotate in harmony with the river’s flow, taking 30 minutes for a full revolution. At night, LED lights transform it into a glowing halo, mirroring the Haihe’s shimmering waters.
A Journey Through Time and Space
From its 120-meter apex, visitors glimpse Tianjin’s contrasts: colonial-era buildings along Five Avenues, the futuristic skyscrapers of Binhai New Area, and the Ancient Culture Street’s Qing Dynasty rooftops.
Locals cherish its romantic sunset views, earning it the nickname “Kiss of the Sky”—a nod to the legend that couples reaching the wheel’s peak will enjoy eternal love.
Visitor Tips
- Best Time: Sunset (for golden-hour panoramas) or post-7 PM (for light shows).
- Tickets: ¥70 (adults); book online to avoid queues. Night rides cost ¥20 extra.
- Nearby: Pair with a Haihe River cruise or explore Italian Style Town, 10 minutes away by taxi.
- Fun Fact: The wheel temporarily stops during typhoons but withstands winds up to 70 km/h!
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