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China Has the World’s Tallest Spokeless Ferris Wheel


Ferris Wheels have been around for more than a century, but what makes the Bailang River Bridge Ferris Wheel so special is that it is the tallest Ferris Wheel in the world without spokes.

The “Hollow Ferris Wheel” in Weifang, China, stands roughly 476 feet tall — that’s more than 30 feet taller than the London Eye. Each of the wheel’s 36 carriages can carry up to 10 people and is outfitted with Wi-Fi and television sets.

A typical ride around the Ferris Wheel takes about 30 minutes.

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Shennongjia National Nature Reserve


Shennongjia National Nature Reserve in Hubei, China, is a heavily forested area boasting rich biodiversity with over 3,400 plant species. It contains several climate zones — including subtropical, warm temperate, temperate, and cold temperate — and is home to a variety of rare and endangered animals.

Extending from the plains and foothill regions of eastern China to the mountainous region of central China, Shnnongjia was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List as a natural site in 2016.

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