Seoul City to build world’s tallest spokeless Ferris wheel by 2027
SEOUL - The Seoul Metropolitan Government unveiled a plan on Wednesday to build the world’s tallest hubless Ferris wheel on the banks of Han River near the World Cup Stadium in northwestern Seoul.
Tentatively named “Seoul Ring Zero”, visitors riding the wheel will be able to see the city from a height of 276m above sea level, standing taller than some of Seoul’s popular observation landmarks, including the 63 Building in the financial district of Yeouido.Seoul Ring Zero will have 36 carriages that can accommodate up to 25 passengers each, or up to 12,000 people daily.
“ has long reviewed the feasibility of Ferris wheels given the millions of tourist visits expected and jobs created, but the fundraising challenges and safety regulations have left plans in disarray,” said the director general Hong Sun-ki, of Future Urban Spaces Planning Bureau of the Seoul Metropolitan Government, at a briefing.
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