# Spokeless Ferris Wheels China is Now Home to the Bailang River Bridge Ferris Wheel By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-05-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bailang-river-bridge-ferris-wheel References: [luxurylaunches](http://luxurylaunches.com/travel/chinas-new-spokeless-ferris-wheel-is-a-megastructure-thats-even-bigger-than-the-london-eye.php) Along the Bailang River in Weifang, China, now sits the Bailang River Bridge Ferris Wheel, also known as the [world's largest spokeless ferris wheel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/composite-spokes). The size of the new megastructure is a massive 10 meters larger than the famous London Eye, and boasts [36 individual carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-amusement-ride) that can carry up to 10 passengers each. Each luxury carriage is equipped with Wi-Fi and TV sets, which help to keep tourists entertained as a complete 28-minute rotation is made. One of the most notable design details about the Bailang River Bridge Ferris Wheel is that the ferris wheel itself does not rotate, although the carriages do. The distinctive shape of the ferris wheel is being likened to a dragon's spine, making it a [new and noteworthy destination](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-of-the-future) four tourists in the region. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Spokeless Ferris Wheels:** Opportunity for designing and constructing innovative Ferris wheels without traditional spokes, offering unique experiences and attracting tourists. - **Luxury Ferris Wheel Carts:** Chance to create high-end Ferris wheel carts equipped with amenities like Wi-Fi and TV sets, enhancing the passenger experience and catering to luxury tourism. - **Unique Ferris Wheel Designs:** Potential for creating distinctive Ferris wheel shapes and structures, such as the dragon's spine design, to create eye-catching landmarks and increase tourist appeal. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Amusement Park Industry:** Disruptive innovations in Ferris wheel design can revolutionize the amusement park industry by attracting more visitors and providing unique experiences. - **Luxury Tourism Industry:** Opportunity for the luxury tourism sector to capitalize on high-end Ferris wheel experiences, offering premium services and attracting affluent travelers. - **Architectural Design Industry:** Chance for architects and designers to explore unique Ferris wheel structures, creating iconic landmarks and pushing the boundaries of architectural design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stunning Spokeless Ferris Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-ring.md) - [Intersecting Ring Ferris Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-twin.md) - [Ferris Wheel Bedrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-capsule.md) - [Square-Wheeled Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squarewheeled-bicycle.md) - [Hubless Airless eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topsecret-ebike.md) - [Waterside Spiralled Footpath Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suoyuwan-barracuda.md) - [Slipper Wheel-Less Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slipper-bicycle.md) - [Mammoth-Wheel Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plussize-bike.md) - [Large Electric Sustainable Ferries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incat-tasmania.md)