The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) has introduced plans to construct the world’s largest spokeless Ferris Wheel, titled the Seoul Ring, at Haneul Park in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu.
As a brand new landmark and gateway to Seoul, SMG explored numerous areas for the Ferris wheel, finally deciding on Haneul Park for its view, accessibility, and proximity to neighboring tourism infrastructure. The Haneul Park location can also be stated to be a logo of a unified Korea as the situation is geographically near North Korea, displaying “the concord and reunification of the Korean race,” writes the press launch.
The superior spokeless design will include its challenges, and the town has consulted with each home and worldwide consultants to make sure building security, structural integrity, and an eco-friendly design. Seoul Ring is about to function not solely an leisure facility but additionally a cultural complicated offering guests with a chance to discover the historical past of Nanjido. Beforehand a dumpsite with trash occupying an space thirty-four instances bigger than The Nice Pyramid of Giza, the whole space has now been remodeled into an ecology park with 5 completely different theme parks.
Seoul Ring is at the moment scheduled to be accomplished by 2025. Check out the early mock-ups above.
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