just across from Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.

面向大笨鐘與國會大樓

Completed in 2000, this huge ferris wheel was built on its side,

2000年完工，這個大型的摩天輪先是在一個河面平台上建造，

and painstakingly lifted into place.

之後再大費周章地移到現在的位置

At more than 400 feet high, it's now the fourth-tallest structure in London.

超過400英呎高，倫敦眼現在是倫敦第四高的建築物

It takes 30 minutes to complete one revolution.

搭乘一圈需時30分鐘

Each of the 32 gondolas holds around 25 passengers in air-conditioned comfort.

32個乘坐艙，皆可搭載約25名乘客，並設有空調

It's also possible to book a gondola for a private function, or even a wedding.

乘坐艙也可以預訂作為個人用途，甚至是作為婚禮場地

From the top, you'll see sweeping views across the city and countryside,

居高臨下，你可以飽覽倫敦及其鄰近

up to 25 miles away.

25英哩之內地區的景致

The Eye is open from 10am and operates well into the evening.

倫敦眼每天早上10點開放，營業到晚上

Tickets are available from the ticket office next door,

在旁邊的售票處即可購票搭乘

but the London Eye attracts more than 3 million visitors a year,

但倫敦眼每年吸引超過3百萬名觀光客前來朝聖

so it's wise to book your tickets in advance.

所以最好事先訂票

Offering views of London's great past and high-tech future,

在倫敦眼上可眺望整個倫敦地區的輝煌過往與高端未來

the London Eye is an ideal way to get a different perspective of this great city.

搭乘倫敦眼是一窺倫敦不同面貌的絕佳方法