Tianjin Eye Ferris Wheel

天津之眼摩天轮

Tianjin, Hebei★ 4.6·39.4917°N, 117.2986°E

Ticket Price

CNY 50, students CNY 25

Duration

2 hours

Rating

4.6 / 5.0

About Tianjin Eye Ferris Wheel

A 120-meter Ferris wheel mounted on the Yongle Bridge over the Haihe River in Tianjin – the world's only observation wheel built directly on a bridge – offering panoramic views from climate-controlled capsules.

Highlights

• A 120 m Ferris wheel built over the Haihe on the Yongle Bridge — the world's only bridge-mounted wheel. • 48 climate-controlled capsules with panoramic city views. • A ~30-minute ride, best at night with city lights.

Suggested Route

Board at the base → 30-min rotation → disembark; combine with a Haihe cruise; allow 1 h.

Food & Lodging

Riverside snacks and restaurants nearby; lodging in Tianjin.

Facilities

Ticket office, restrooms, and capsule access; elevator to boarding; wheelchair accessible.

Travel Tips

The Ferris wheel currently operates daily from 9:30 a.m. and closes in the afternoon once tickets sell out. On holidays long queues form and tickets often run out by 5–6 p.m., so avoid holidays if you can.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.