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Central Asia's largest Ferris wheel installed in Bishkek

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bishkek has installed the largest Ferris wheel in Central Asia, named "Bishkek Star."
  • The Ferris wheel is over 92 meters high and is the main attraction of the newly renovated Asman Park.
  • The park's reconstruction includes landscaping, new recreation areas, and the planting of over 500 trees, with over 90 percent of the work completed.

Bishkek has unveiled its newest attraction: the largest Ferris wheel in Central Asia. Standing over 92 meters tall, the "Bishkek Star" is the centerpiece of the newly renovated Asman Park, offering visitors panoramic views of the city and surrounding mountains.

The installation was presented during an inspection of the park's ongoing reconstruction by Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev. The municipality's press service detailed that the project involves a comprehensive renovation, including extensive landscaping, the creation of modern recreation zones, and improved pedestrian infrastructure. A key priority has been the preservation and expansion of green spaces, with over 500 young trees and ornamental plants already planted, and another 500 planned.

Work on the park is more than 90 percent complete, with ongoing efforts in groundwork, lawn seeding, paving, and landscaping. Asman Park is designed as a family entertainment venue featuring modern recreation areas, walking paths, entertainment spots, and futuristic design elements. The mayor emphasized the importance of completing all construction to a high standard to ensure a comfortable public space for both residents and visitors.

The mayor stressed the importance of completing all works to a high standard and creating a comfortable public space for residents and visitors.

โ€” Mayor Aibek DzhunushalievEmphasizing the quality and purpose of the park's renovation.
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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.