Crystal Wing
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Crystal Wing
Happy Valley Beijing · CN · Bolliger & Mabillard Flying Coaster
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Fast facts
- Crystal Wing is a steel flying coaster at Happy Valley Beijing. en.wikipedia.org
- Bolliger & Mabillard built the ride to its Flying Coaster model. coasterpedia.net
- The coaster opened in 2006. coasterpedia.net
- Its highest point is 32.3 metres above the ground. coasterpedia.net
- Crystal Wing reaches a top speed of 82.1 kilometres per hour. coasterpedia.net
- The course contains two inversions. coasterpedia.net
- The reported construction cost was 12.54 million US dollars. finance.sina.com.cn
The story of Crystal Wing
Crystal Wing formed part of Happy Valley Beijing’s opening generation of major rides in 2006, bringing Bolliger & Mabillard’s flying-coaster design to the Beijing park. en.wikipedia.org· news.sina.com.cn
By June 2006, the ride had been completed and was undergoing testing. Contemporary reports described its track moving through the park’s rugged mountain scenery, rather than crossing an open field. news.sina.com.cn
The ride drew considerable attention during the park’s trial period, with newspaper reports noting that its queue remained persistently long as visitors waited for a place on the flying train. news.sina.com.cn
The reported investment for Crystal Wing was 12.54 million US dollars, a substantial sum for a single amusement ride at the time. The coaster remains listed as operating. finance.sina.com.cn· en.wikipedia.org
Sources
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