Tianjin Eye, the official name The Tientsin Eye, is a -tall giant

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built above the

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(formerly Chihai Bridge), over the

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, China. Construction started in 2007, with completion of the main body on 18 December 2007, and the wheel opened to the public on 7 April 2008. At the time of its completion, only the London Eye,

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, and

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were taller.

Tianjin Eye, also called "The Tientsin Eye" is electrically powered and has 48 passenger capsules, each able to carry 8 passengers, and takes 30 minutes to complete a rotation, giving a maximum capacity of 768 passengers per hour.

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Photos at panoramio.com
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