The opening ceremony of the Ferris wheel on the right bank of Jinji Lake in SIP, nicknamed “Suzhou’s eye”, was held on Mar 27, while two new boats came into service for tours on the lake.

The Ferris wheel, 128 meters high, features 28 rotary capsules with unique themes for not only sightseeing but also meetings and parties. It offers a 360° aerial view of the beautiful Jinji Lake.

The boats, named “Jinji Lake”, boast low noise, strong stability, and energy saving, with multiple functions for sightseeing and entertainment.

During the event, a series of travel routes featuring the Ferris wheel plus other popular tourist destinations in Suzhou were unveiled.

Chiway Group, Suzhou Museum, Huqiu Scenic Area, InterContinental Hotels Group, Sungent Group, New Era Group and Suzhou Yangcheng Lake Peninsula Tourism Development Co Ltd formed the “Suzhou’s Eye” Ferris Wheel Culture, Commerce and Tourism Community, aiming to enhance cooperation in culture, commerce and tourism development.

March 28, 2025