Shanghai Daily(@shanghaidaily):During Typhoon Bavi, a Ferris wheel in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, was caught on video spinning its top cabins in full 360s. The operator confirmed the ride had been shut down and secured since July 10 — and those spins? Actually by design. The cabins are hinge-connected to the main structure so they rotate freely in extreme winds to release pressure and stay stable.

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2026.07.12 01:39

During Typhoon Bavi, a Ferris wheel in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, was caught on video spinning its top cabins in full 360s. The operator confirmed the ride had been shut down and secured since July 10 — and those spins? Actually by design. The cabins are hinge-connected to the main structure so they rotate freely in extreme winds to release pressure and stay stable.