Giant Ferris Wheel Set to Roll in Siem Reap

Local firm Angkor Eye Company Limited began construction on a giant 80-metre Ferris wheel on 30 June 2019 in Siem Reap province, according to the Siem Reap Provincial Information Department.

According to the source, this giant Ferris wheel, located in Box Ville, Krous Village, Svay Dangkum Commune, Siem Reap District, is a US$7.2 million investment by Angkor Eye Company Limited.

Standing 85 metres high with 48 baskets, this new wheel will be able to accommodate up to 192 people per 18-minute rotation when it opens in December 2019.

The Information Department quoted Mr Meng Hieng, Director of Angkor Eye as saying “Cambodia is the first country to import a Ferris wheel from Japan and it is the tallest in the market, and the third tallest in Southeast Asia”.

Mr Meng Hieng also added that the decision to invest in Siem Reap is due to its rich temple heritage and being the most attractive tourist spot.

Moreover, the source also quoted Mr Taheyoshi Shinomiya, chairman of the board of directors of Angkor Eye as saying “The Angkor Ferris Wheel will be the 14th project of CQ Amenic Co as it has 13 wheels across the globe and made its first investment in Cambodia at Aeon mall. This Japan-imported Ferris wheel has unique features that have been developed in a professional design among the other 140 Ferris wheels in Japan”.

At the same time, H.E Tea Seiha, Siem Reap Provincial Governor welcomed the investment project citing that it helped to promote the tourism sector through this new tourism production and as well contribute to the development of the country.

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