stdClass Object ( [ID] => 29395 [post_author] => 4 [post_date] => 2013-05-07 08:52:53 [post_date_gmt] => 2013-05-07 08:52:53 [post_content] => YOU don't always have to venture out into remote territory and onto mountain tops for incredible vistas. These five locations feature Ferris wheels, trams, telecommunications structures and bridges from around Asia. While some are scary, exhilarating or inspiring they all have one key ingredient - great views.

Bubble Tram, Guangzhou, China

The Bubble Tram is a fairly accurate description for the experience sightseers enjoy in Guangzhou. Locked inside a bubble on a Ferris wheel, the 16 cabins are taken 455 metres up above the city rotating at a slow enough speed to enjoy all the sights. The Ferris wheel is housed at a 15 degree angle off the outside of Canton Tower, a 600m tower that is the highest in China and the third highest in the world. For more details and a stunning panoramic video see this Canton Tower link that comes complete with a proposal from the rooftop of the world! [caption id="attachment_29396" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Picture: Canton Tower"][/caption]  

Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is considered the very heart of Sydney. The iconic structure, known as "the coathanger", is famed throughout the world and offers panoramic views over the famed harbour, Opera House, Circular Quay, the CBD, North Sydney and out towards Manly heads. Simply put it's hard to find a city view better than this. It's also accessible to everyone - today you can drive, walk, cycle or climb it. [caption id="attachment_29401" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Sydney Harbour Bridge. Pic: Rodney Haywood, Wikimedia Commons."][/caption]  

The Singapore Flyer, Marina Bay, Singapore

The Singapore Flyer is the world's largest observation wheel. And what's more you can wine or dine in this one, although you'll want a strong stomach because as you eat the flyer rotates until it reaches 165m from the ground. There are 28 capsules on the flyer and each can hold 28 people. You can opt for the single rotation enjoying the sights of the island city or one of the food/drinks packages. These include high tea, a cocktail- or champagne-lubricated flight or a four-course menu with full-butler services for those wanting a really special experience. [caption id="attachment_29400" align="aligncenter" width="599" caption="Pic: Singapore Flyer."][/caption]  

The KL Tower, Malaysia

While some people opt to climb the Petronas Towers instead, the beauty of climbing this 276m high communications tower is not only the comparative lack of crowds compared to its arch rival, but the opportunity to see the entire Kuala Lumpur city skyline, including the famous Petronas Towers. The KL Tower is open from 9am until 10pm daily, giving you a choice of daytime, sunset or night viewing. [caption id="attachment_29402" align="aligncenter" width="435" caption="The view of the Petronas Towers and the city from the KL Tower. Pic: KL Tower."][/caption]  

The glass walkway of Zhangjiajie, China

This 61-metre-long glass walkway in Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park in Hunan Province requires more than a bit of nerve. While it isn't particularly long, it is 1,430 metres above sea level and walking the 6cm thick glass while hugging the cliff is probably best described as a walk of faith. If you can cope with a plummeting drop beneath you, it's a great way to enjoy the other natural attractions of the park, although there are plenty of other man made wonders such as the cable car, the winding Tongtian Avenue and the mountain stairway - all attractions in themselves. The park is just a few kilometres from Zhangjiajie city. [caption id="attachment_29399" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Pic: China Foto Press/Barcroft Media."][/caption] [post_title] => 5 amazing views from around Asia [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 5-amazing-views-from-around-asia [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2013-05-07 09:10:15 [post_modified_gmt] => 2013-05-07 09:10:15 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://www.travelwireasia.com/?p=29395 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 1 [filter] => raw )