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This giant Las Vegas Ferris wheel was inaugurated in 2014, and at a height of 168 m (551 ft) it is one of the biggest in the world.

▲The Singapore Flyer is 165 m (541 ft) tall, which is equivalent to a 42-story building! This make it one of the loftiest tourist attractions in the whole of Asia.

▲This Tianjin Ferris wheel is 120 m (393 ft) tall, but the most impressive thing about it is that it was built over the Hai River, right above the Yongle Bridge.

▲The London Eye isn't the tallest Ferris wheel in the world (135 m, or 442 ft), but it's probably the most iconic. It's also known as the Millennium Wheel.

▲This giant Ferris wheel was built in 1897 in Vienna's Wurstelprater amusement park. At 65 m (213 ft), this was the tallest Ferris wheel in the world between 1920 and 1985.

▲Chicago's Navy Pier is almost 1 km (0.6 mi) long, and boasts several attractions, including rides, parks, shops, restaurants, and an impressive Ferris wheel.

▲This Ferris wheel is 120 m (393 ft) tall. Its seven spokes represent the stars on the Australian flag.

▲A ride on the Melbourne Star takes 30 minutes, and is a fantastic way to see the city from a bird's-eye perspective.

▲Arrive at night and you'll see the wheel in all its colorful glory.

▲The majestic 120-m (393-ft) Suzhou Ferris Wheel has 60 passenger cabins, with a maximum capacity of 300 passengers in total.

▲Located on the east bank of Jinji Lake, the wheel affords incredible views of the Suzhou skyline.

▲Each rotation lasts 20 minutes and is an unmissable experience.

▲As its name suggests, the Cosmo Clock 21 in Yokohama isn't just a Ferris wheel, it is also one of the biggest clocks in the world!

▲At night the wheel sparkles with color, making for a great backdrop as you snap the city after dark.

▲One of the highlights of Barcelona's Tibidabo amusement park, the big wheel affords passengers mesmerizing views across the city and the sparkling Mediterranean Sea.

▲The world's only solar-powered Ferris wheel, the Pacific Park Wheel is set on the Santa Monica Pier in California. The pier itself has appeared in over 500 movies and television shows.

▲Asiatique: The Riverfront is Bangkok's expansive riverside mall complex. Looming over the bars, restaurants, shops, and theaters is the tallest Ferris wheel in the city, the 60-m (200-ft) Asiatique Sky.

▲All gondolas on the Hong Kong Observation Wheel are air conditioned and equipped with communication systems. The attraction is set on the city's harbor front and faces the sky-scraping financial district.

▲Sharjah's most recognizable landmark, the iconic Eye of the Emirates wheel provides passengers with jaw-dropping views over the city's major attractions and famous markets, places like the Al Noor Mosque and the Khalid Lagoon.

▲The 46-m (150-ft) Wonder Wheel is one of the great iconic attractions of Coney Island's Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park. Built in 1920, the Ferris wheel is an official New York City designated landmark.

▲What could be better than karaoke machines in Ferris wheel gondolas? That's exactly what you get riding this "funtastic" Tokyo visitor attraction.

▲Protruding from the roof of the impressive HEP Five shopping mall in Osaka is the city's landmark strawberry-red Ferris wheel, which boasts a 75-m (246-ft) diameter.

▲Stunning views of the Niagara river, the Horseshoe Falls, and the American Falls can be enjoyed from this 53-m (175-ft) Ferris wheel, which is located in the middle of the Clifton Hill, Ontario, tourist promenade.

▲A ride on the Seattle Great Wheel provides passengers with outstanding views of this west coast US city. For a real treat book the VIP gondola ahead of time, which has red leather seats, a glass floor, and accommodates four people.

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The Hamburger Dom is a large fair that takes place in central Hamburg three times a year (spring, summer, and winter). The mighty Ferris wheel standing over the Heiligengeistfeld fair ground is one of the top draws.

▲This 122-m (400-ft) giant Ferris wheel was inaugurated in 2015.

▲The views from the cabins are incredible and take in the neon-lit skyscrapers and casinos the city is famous for.

▲Each cabin can accommodate up to 40 passengers, and the wheel is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Sin City.

▲The wheel was built in 2008, and each gondola can take up to 28 passengers.

▲The cabins also provide excellent views of Singapore and its cloud-kissing skyscrapers and bustling street life.

▲Illuminated at night the wheel looks even more impressive, as it casts its reflection over the river's surface.

▲The breathtaking views from the Tianjin Eye enliven the Tianjin sightseeing experience.

▲Inaugurated in 1999, it's celebrated for the incredible panorama it provides of the UK capital. The 32 capsules carry hundreds of tourists at a time, and a full rotation lasts for 30 minutes.

▲Taking a ride on the London Eye is an unforgettable experience, either during the day or at night.

▲The Orlando Eye offers some fantastic views of the nearby theme parks, including SeaWorld and Universal Orlando.

▲The wheel looks especially appealing when lit up at night.

▲Even though its height has long been surpassed by other wheels, the Wiener Riesenrad remains an iconic symbol of the city, and indeed, Europe.

▲The Wiener Riesenrad is a must-see when visiting the historic city of Vienna, which attracts tourists year-round from all four corners of the world.

▲The nearly 60-m (200-ft) tall wheel offers a fantastic view over the pier, and is one of the biggest attractions in the city.

▲Check it out at night to see the over 160,000 LED lamps brighten up the city's sky.

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Ferris wheels are more than just traditional fairground rides. These big wheels are now found in major cities around the world as stand-alone tourist attractions—and the bigger the better, it seems!

Click through the gallery and take a spin on some of the most impressive Ferris wheels on the planet.