Observation wheel
is really Hong Kong Observation Wheel, Central, Hong Kong
Real place, still recognisable
Real-world photo: Wikimedia Commons
How close does the game get to the real place?
In the game
In Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown the Hong Kong Observation Wheel stands on the Central harbourfront next to the ferry piers, with the towers of Central District behind it. Hong Kong YouTuber CptSigma, comparing the game's landmarks with the real ones, points out that the ferris wheel is there by Central Pier.
The real place
The Hong Kong Observation Wheel opened on the Central harbourfront in December 2014. It is about 60 metres tall, and its enclosed gondolas take around 15 minutes to go round, with views over Victoria Harbour to Kowloon.
Visiting
Ride the wheel after dark, when the harbour and the skyline are lit up. It is a short walk from Central station or the Star Ferry pier, and the harbourfront promenade beside it is a pleasant stroll west to the IFC.
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