Tianjin Eye, a great view of Tianjin

Tianjin Eye, a giant Ferris wheel on the bank of Haihe River, offers unparalleled sights of the Tianjin City. Only 15 meters lower than London Eye, Tianjin Eye has a height of 120 meters (394 feet) and is definitely a nice thing to do in Tianjin.

Opened to the public on 2009, Tianjin Eye is electrically powered and has 48 passenger capsules, each able to carry 8 passengers, and takes around 30 to 40 min to complete a cycle.

This is a great thing to do either in daytime or in the evening, and on a clear day when you can see a bit further. During the daytime the wheel has an almost industrial feel to its stark white steel construction, but by night the perimeter of the ride lights up in a colorful neon display that can be seen all across the city. The reflection of the wheel in the river just serves to make the display doubly impressive.

Tianjin Eye is one of four 120-meter Ferris wheels in China, the other three being Changsha Ferris Wheel (completed 2004), Suzhou Ferris Wheel (completed 2009), and Zhengzhou Ferris Wheel (completed 2003). The China's highest Ferris wheel is the 160 m (525 ft) Star of Nanchang, which opened in 2006.

Address: On Yongle Bridge of Sancha River, Hebei District, Tianjin

Opening hours: 9:30-21:30 (Tue-Sun, closed on Mon)

Tickets: CNY 70/per person

Tips: There is always a long queue in vacations or holidays.