I remembered that on my last visit to Singapore in December 2007, I was at the Merlion Park when I saw this huge Ferris wheel under construction. I thought it was some sort of Ferris wheel for some theme park but no when I got back home I discovered that the Ferris wheel is called Singapore Flyer.
The above photo was taken during my last visit to Singapore, it was still under construction that time and now it looks really beautiful. In my opinion it is certainly a respond to Malaysia’s very own Eye on Malaysia. 
The Singapore Flyer is currently the world’s largest observation wheel standing at 165 m (541 ft) tall taking away that title from the London Eye. The wheel features 28 air-conditioned capsules, each with a floor area of 26 m² (280 sq ft) and capable of holding 28 passengers each, that means it is able to carry 784 passengers at a time. One complete trip will last for 30 minutes.
Although the Singapore Flyer is currently the world’s largest observation wheel, The Great Beijing Wheel is a proposed Ferris wheel for Beijing, China and it will take the title of the world’s largest observation wheel from the Singapore Flyer when it is completed. It is planned to stand at 208 m (682 ft) and will carry up to 1,920 passengers. It is estimated to be completed in 2009.
Any reasons to visit this Singapore Flyer ? Well one of the obvious reasons is it’s the world’s largest observation wheel. Besides that, it is also the only place to see Singapore’s magnificent cityscape. Still in need of better reasons ? 
Although I’ve not been there to experience this Singapore Flyer but I can tell it is going to be one good experience that I’ll never forget if I really get to try it. I guess it is always better to try it out yourself rather than reading what others have to say so don’t forget to try it out if you will be visiting Singapore. I should stop now since I am like promoting tourism for Singapore rather than my own country Malaysia. After all, Singaporeans visits our country while we visit their country, fair enough. So what do you think of Singapore’s effort and money dipped into this Singapore Flyer ? 
May 5th, 2008 at 1:28 am
Hi I like yr post here… though I really disagree its a competition with Malaysia’s The Eye On Malaysia.
You are right, it’s competing with China.
Did a post similar to this a few weeks back!
May 5th, 2008 at 1:33 am
Hi there, well the part when I said the Singapore Flyer is a respond to the Eye on Malaysia was just sort off a small joke. Well I guess Singapore just don’t want to be left out, after all it will become a new tourist attraction.
May 5th, 2008 at 9:59 am
Buahaha ! I’m going to Singapore end of this year ! Gonna try it out !
May 5th, 2008 at 11:48 am
I see, then good for you.
May 5th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Hello kai loon. Thank for visiting my blog and nice to meet you here. I did this blog before but I dont have these beautiful photos.. Wow.. Feel going for a ride for Singapore flyer!!
Nice to meet you..
May 5th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Hi there, you’re welcome and nice to meet you too. By the way the photos that I did not watermarked isn’t taken by me, got it from others but I must say those photos are really beautiful like you said.
May 5th, 2008 at 5:14 pm
I wonder, can one view JB from the Singapore Flyer? lol. it’s one goddamn big thing…hahaha
May 5th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
“Located on the southeast tip of the Marina Centre reclaimed land, it offers broad views of the city centre and beyond to about 45 km (28 mi), including the Indonesian islands of Batam and Bintan, as well as Johor, Malaysia.”
Taken from Wikipedia, so it seems it is able to view Johor.
May 5th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
Wow ..like your last pic very much …
Going to spore soon, will try it out too..ehhe.
May 6th, 2008 at 12:20 am
wow. it must be nice then. lol
May 6th, 2008 at 12:58 am
@Ellone
Thanks for your comment but that photo isn’t taken by me, however I have same thoughts like you that the photo is really nice. Yea should try it since you’ll be there.
@Steven
Well yea it is always nice to be able to see lots of things high up.
May 8th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
hehe what are those white balls floating on the sea ar?
May 8th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
I myself not too sure about that either, but in my opinion it is for safety and my guess is that it prevents boats to get near to that area. I might be wrong though.
May 9th, 2008 at 1:03 am
nice shoot~
May 9th, 2008 at 1:32 am
You referring to the last three photos ? If yes then those three photos isn’t taken by me, credits goes to the original photographer.