1. Have a Ride on

3. The London Eye (Millennium Wheel) is 135 metres high. It is the biggest observation wheel in Europe.

4. The London Eye is located on the South Bank of the River Thames.

5. The wheel was designed by architects David Marks, Julia Barfield, Malcolm Cook, Mark Sparrowhawk, Steven Chilton and Nic Bailey,

6. It was completed in 1999 and opened by British Prime Minister Tony Blair on December 31, 1999 but it was opened to public just in March 2000 because of some technical problems.

8. It is operated by Merlin Entertainments but sponsored by British Airways.

9. The London Eye has become the most popular paid visitor attraction in the UK, visited by over 3.5 million people a year.

10. It’s not easy to get a ticket for a ride. You have to stand in a turn or even book tickets beforehand.

12. One ride takes about 30 minutes (the rotation speed is 26 centimetres per second).

13. The wheel seldom stops when changing passengers.

18. Each of the 32 capsules holds approximately 25 people. The capsules are sealed and air-conditioned.

19. A helpful warning within a London Eye capsule.

20. Seating is provided.

22. People are free to walk around inside the capsule.

25. You can admire a wonderful panorama of London from the London Eye. You can admire a wonderful panorama of London from the London Eye.

26. Tourists take pictures as the ride is an unforgettable experience.

27. At night the wheel looks like a huge coloured bicycle wheel.

28. The London Eye has become a real landmark.

29. Have a ride on it and you’ll never feel disappointed!