The Hong Kong Observation Wheel

Price: 100HKD for adults (approximately 13USD)
Each ride has four rotations.
We walked a short distance to the wheel from the IFC Mall and enjoyed the pier along the way. Since we were there on a Thursday afternoon and it was very cloudy, there was no line!
It’s not a very large observation wheel, but it was decently-​priced and a nice way to view Victoria Harbor quickly. The cabins are also small allowing room for just four people and sitting only. It was easy to take photographs of the views, however, the glass has a pretty heavy blue tint.
The wheel itself makes a nice subject with the water and skyline in the background. We enjoyed taking photos all around.
I’m not familiar with all the options to view the Hong Kong skyline and Victoria Harbor, so I can’t say this is the best way to go, but we enjoyed it. Though, I probably wouldn’t take another ride during a future visit.

If you have time and a few bucks the Observation Wheel is sort of fun but the views you get here aren’t really any better than those you get from the Star Ferry or some of the free observation areas in the city.
PROS:
— Four complete rotations so if you miss a view or picture the first time around there’s no need to fret.
— The wheel allows you to go up relatively high to gain some perspective.
— The location is convenient to the ferry terminal and the IFC.
— Free WiFi.
— Short/​nonexistent lines mid-​week in the late afternoon.
CONS:
— At $ 100HKD it’s far cheaper than riding on the London Eye, but more expensive than the Navy Pier Ferris Wheel in Chicago ($ 8USD), and about the same cost as the Seattle Great Wheel Seattle ($ 13USD).
— The views don’t really justify the cost given that it only costs $ 2.50HKD to ride the top deck of the Star Ferry to Kowloon where you can get better views of the whole panorama of the Hong Kong skyline.
— The setup of the wheel causes it to sit at an odd angle (relative to the harbor) so you can’t really see all of Hong Kong from one window.
— The wheel has lighting inside and out, which causes glare and makes it difficult to take clean, clear photos.
— Four rotations is really unnecessary. Two would be sufficient.
— The construction zone right around the wheel is somewhat unsightly.

Quite a good deal to stay on the wheel for 4 rounds at HKD100. The Hong Kong night view is as great as usual but since IFC and the wheel itself are so lighten up there is reflection taking pictures of the harbor inside the box. The other side facing Central is fine tho. The ride is very stable which is a good news for those who are afraid of height.
*Disclaimer: Comments and pictures are originated from my friend who ride the wheel. Not a big fan of ferris wheel myself: P

The HK Observation Wheel is quickly becoming a hot thing to do while visiting HK or a quick romantic detour for date night near Central.
Admission is $ 100HKD per person and a ride equals to 3 or 4 cycles depending how busy the attraction is. Price isn’t too bad. I can easily find a few dozen places you can blow $ 100HKD on HK Island and not get the same amount of amusement.
I highly recommend this at night. The daytime view is scenic but it is currently marred by construction next door. At night, none of the construction is visible. Weekday lines aren’t too bad. Expect to wait about 20 minutes or so.