The Singapore Flyer is a fairly new addition to the Singapore skyline (launched in 2008), however, it was well planned and is liked by the locals. They want it to be like the Eiffel Tower and say it is "set to be one of Asia's biggest tourist attractions"...we'll see. It is the world's largest observation wheel. It stands 165m from the ground and offers amazing, panoramic views of the island.
The architect (Dr. Kisho Kurokawa from Japan) worked to have the design emphasize simplicity and harmony. It takes 30 minutes for each revolution (the perfect amount of 
time to take a break in the airconditioned capsules). And you can see neighboring Malaysia and Indonesia - very cool! The port looks busy and beautiful (in my opinion) as always with ships coming and going, and you can see all the different (well planned) parts of the city - Central Business District (where I work/live and houses the skyscrapers), Chinatown, Little India, Merlion park, all of the highrise condo's, the rivers and more.
time to take a break in the airconditioned capsules). And you can see neighboring Malaysia and Indonesia - very cool! The port looks busy and beautiful (in my opinion) as always with ships coming and going, and you can see all the different (well planned) parts of the city - Central Business District (where I work/live and houses the skyscrapers), Chinatown, Little India, Merlion park, all of the highrise condo's, the rivers and more. 
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