Monday 4 March 2013

High above Singapore

Today was the day that Terry and I headed out to experience the Singapore Flyer.  It is the world’s largest observation wheel - 165 metres from the ground.  This makes it the tallest ferris wheel in the world - according to the tour brochures 5 m (16 ft) taller than the Star of Nanchang and 30 m (98 ft) taller than the London Eye.
Waiting to get on


It's hard to see, but those are all freighters on anchor.  English Bay has maybe 10 freighters on anchor at any one time.
Garden by the Bay from the Singapore Flyer - this all sits on re-claimed land.
Terry and the view from almost the top - looking out over the Central Business District of Singapore

More ships in the distance - out towards Changi International Airport
Marina Sands Hotel - there are 3 towers with a boat structure on top.  There is an infinity pool on the top along with gardens and of course a bar.
Looking down from the top of the Flyer

High rises of Singapore - there is a stadium on the water in the fore ground.

The Singapore Flyer
Amazing views, and best of all it's 30 minutes of air conditioning.
Thanks for stopping by.
Melva

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