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Hong Kong Observation Wheel to reopen with HK$20 rides, down from HK$100

New tenant will partner with insurance giant to also build a wellness park at the site

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The Hong Kong Observation Wheel in Central. Photo: Sam Tsang
Emily Tsang

The troubled Hong Kong Observation Wheel will reopen with rides priced at a fifth of the original cost at HK$20, according to its new operator, which announced a three-year tenancy on Wednesday.

The Entertainment Corp Ltd (TECL) said there would be discounts for the elderly, while children under the age of three would ride for free.

In a statement, the company said it was partnering with insurance giant AIA Group to operate the wheel and the date for an official opening ceremony would be announced in the coming weeks.

Hong Kong wheel row sparks debate on long term plans for Central Harbourfront

The popular attraction was embroiled in a dispute last month when previous tenant Swiss AEX suddenly closed the ride without warning or explanation from the Tourism Board. It cited a disagreement with TECL over payment and handover issues.
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Officials then said the wheel could be demolished if the two companies could not reach a settlement.
On September 6, the two companies struck a deal, saving the structure.
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“The wheel will be enhanced by an adjoining, newly created AIA Vitality Park, resulting in a unique destination for visitors to the Central Harbourfront,” TECL said in the statement.

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