Grande roue Hong Kong POMA
China – Hong Kong – 2014

Hong Kong observation wheel

POMA produced the 45 cabins for the Hong Kong observation wheel in China. The observation wheel offers spectacular views over the bay and megacity centre, both during the day and at night.

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Observation Wheel
Application
Attraction touristique
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The project

The Hong Kong observation wheel overlooks the bay, opposite Kowloon Island. At a height of 60 metres, it is equipped with 42 air-conditioned cabins that can comfortably carry 8 passengers, including a VIP cabin. The experience lasts 20 minutes and treats its passengers to stunning panoramic 360° views of the city and its emblematic skyscrapers.

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Hong Kong

observation wheel

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Technical

SPECIFICATIONs

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Wheel size

60 m

Number of cabins

42

Number of passengers per cabin

8

POMA, innovation

for the project

Connected

cabins

The wheel has 42 air-conditioned cabins, including one VIP cabin, which accommodate up to 8 people and are equipped with wifi to allow passengers to share their stunning photos of Hong Kong Bay instantly!

A VIP

cabin

 

As well as being air-conditioned and equipped with wifi, the VIP cabin offers a number of premium comfort options including leather seats (armchairs and bench seats) and a glass floor for an even more breathtaking experience.

Hong Kong observation wheel in pictures

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