I’ve discovered a new way to enjoy Qingdao Polar Ocean Park!!

Who would have thought! The 68-meter-tall "Polar Light" Ferris wheel is like a real-life fairy tale come true!

During the day, standing at its base and looking up, the metal frame gleams with a cold luster under the sunlight, yet it perfectly blends with the surrounding scenery. As the cabin slowly rises, the entire city's coastline unfolds before your eyes—the azure sea looks like a spilled palette of paint, waves roll with white foam gently lapping the shore, distant white sails dot the horizon like scattered pearls, and even the drifting clouds in the sky become its backdrop. Sitting inside the cabin looking down, the people on the beach turn into moving colorful dots, and the sea breeze slips through the gaps carrying a salty scent. At this moment, it feels as if time itself slows down.

Riding the wheel at dusk is an even more wonderful choice. The sunset dyes the sky the color of orange soda, clouds are edged with gold, and the Ferris wheel’s outline softens in the twilight. As you ascend, the setting sun seems to hang on the cabin’s window ledge, warm enough to touch. When the red sun sinks below the horizon, the afterglow lingers reluctantly in the sky, enveloping the whole world in a hazy orange-pink glow, making the air feel sweet.

The most stunning time is at night. When the first light turns on, the entire Ferris wheel seems enchanted, with millions of LED lights blooming one after another, from the base to the rim, creating a giant ring of light. The cabins shuttle through the light and shadow, sometimes wrapped in warm yellow glows, sometimes bathed in dreamy blue-purple hues. From afar, it looks like a castle floating in the night sky. Looking down, the city lights and the Ferris wheel’s glow complement each other, and the sea breeze carries a romantic vibe. Every snap is a photo that could blow up your social media feed.

From the first light of dawn to the gathering dusk, from clear skies to starry nights, the "Polar Light" always offers a different surprise. No wonder everyone who’s been there can’t stop snapping photos—your social feed is already flooded with its beautiful shots—after all, who could resist a Ferris wheel that captures every romantic moment?

Post by NIKOLAS WALKER | Jun 27, 2025