Singapore Flyer

category: Events
by Yun,

While I was staying in Singapore last August, my auntie asked me and A to accompany her family to go to Singapore Flyer, a giant observation wheel in Singapore. When I heard about Singapore Flyer for the first time, I naively thought that it would be similar to any Ferris wheels typically found in amusement parks or funfairs, with small passenger cars/gondolas that could accommodate a few people. Then on the day we planned to go to Singapore Flyer, the weather was unfavorable. It was raining since early morning. Assuming that the cars of Singapore Flyer had no cover, I said to my aunt, “Perhaps today is not a good moment to go to Singapore flyer since it is rainy now.” But she replied, “Don’t worry, we won’t get wet! Believe me.” without even telling me about the covered capsules of the Singapore Flyer. Although I was a bit puzzled, I didn’t question her statement and later I joined them to go there.

Arriving at Singapore Flyer, I was very amazed seeing that it was way much better than what I previously imagined. The fact that each capsule was covered and air-conditioned released me from my worry of getting wet in the rain. Each capsule can carry up to 28 people. A private capsule for rent will also be available if you intend to hold a company meeting or family gathering with a spectacular view of Singapore. I told my aunt, “I didn’t expect that this would be even better than the London Eye.” Then she responded, “Yes. The reason why I didn’t want to tell you earlier was because I didn’t want to raise your expectation. It’s good that you like it.”

Singapore Flyer is currently the world’s largest observation wheel, as now larger and taller observation wheels are already proposed to be installed in Germany, United Arab Emirates, and China. Singapore Flyer is expected to be one of Asia’s major tourist attractions. It was just launched in March 2008, just several months before we came. A total of 28 capsules are attached to its rim. Each revolution can take approximately 30 minutes. Standing at a stunning 165 meters from the ground, the flyer has a height of a 42-storey building. That’s some 30 meters taller than the famous London Eye. It offers you a breathtaking view of the Marina Bay, Singapore, Malaysia and some Indonesia’s islands.In September 2008, Singapore was the historic host of Asia’s first F1 street race and world’s first F1 night race. And Singapore Flyer offered one of the best seats in the area with a clear view of the racing action from the observation wheel. It was certainly wonderful to watch the race from the flyer! But, don’t ask about the price… I believed it cost a huge amount of money to rent a private capsule during the F-1 racing period.

At that time, not so many people were coming to Singapore Flyer. And we luckily needed not share our capsule with other people. So, we had a private capsule containing only our family members. It was an exhilarating and memorable experience.

Comments

5 Comments so far

arman | 11 November 2008, 20:50
keren ya yun…

iya, kapan ya indo bikin beginian?
Im3th | 12 November 2008, 03:00
Wow hebat ya Spore punya flyer sekeren itu Yun, kalo boleh tau, harga tiketnya berapa Yun u/ naik flyer itu?

kalo yg regular biasa harganya S$29.50, ada yang expess boarding lbh mahal lagi, ato yang sama champagne dll, bisa di cek disini met.
Pucca | 13 November 2008, 00:47
salam kenal yun
thanks ya buat komennya..
baru ya flyer itu, gua blom nyobain.. tapi mahal juga ya hehe.

baru maret taun ini launchingnya… lumayan mahal si ya harganya buat sekali naek…tp ya once in a life time gpp kali ya:))
Rina | 13 November 2008, 02:12
Yun, asli, keren banget wuih, tapi mungkin agak ngeri juga ya kalau kita naik ke situ. Gue rada-rada takut tinggi juga sih, Yun =) Tapi S’pore bener2 hebat ya. Btw, di Indo, dollar dia udah mulai nyaingin dollar OZ, yun =) hehe, gak ada hubungannya kali ya. Cuma mau bilang, S’pore udah maju banget

alb jg rada takut tinggi kok rin, tp ini ga serem sama sekali, elo bahkan ga merasa kalo capsulenya bergerak… very smooothhh banget. cobain deh kapan2
veny | 17 November 2008, 10:02
Yun , g dah liat itu Flyer waktu maren ke Singapore (Agst maren) waktu otw dari airport menuju rumah sepupu g . rasanya pengen banget naek tuh flyer .. tapi mayan mahal ya ?
btw Blog udah aku Link , thx yah … for sharing

thanks juga for linking… S$30 buat naek singapore yg plg murahnya… ya mayan mahal si ya kalo di kurs in indo jadi 200rbanya?tp bagus kok, seriously.

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