Revolving Restaurant

Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower

West Coast Turntables x Weizhong

At West Coast Turntables, we offer revolving restaurant installations that combine luxury, innovation and panoramic views to take the dining experience to new heights. Partnering with industry leader Weizhong, we’re excited to offer a revolutionary experience in the hospitality industry that’s tailored to restaurants seeking a standout, immersive experience for guests.

Our revolving restaurant platforms are carefully designed to elevate the ambiance of your space, allowing patrons to enjoy 360-degree views without ever leaving their seats. Ideal for high-rise buildings, hotels, and observation decks, these turntables rotate smoothly, creating a breathtaking, uninterrupted view that transforms dining into an unforgettable experience.

Why choose West Coast Turntables and Weizhong for your revolving restaurant ?

West Coast Turntables, in collaboration with Weizhong, leverages over 30 plus years of expertise to provide state-of-the-art revolving systems, applying our own Pin-Gear Drive System for revolving restaurants. This advanced mechanism is an innovation compared to traditional friction-based drives, offering:

High load capacity & durability

Capable of handling between 8 to 120 metric tons, our installations accommodate large dining spaces with ease, ensuring longevity and minimal maintenance.

Customisable installation options

With various drive types including pit, horizontal, and vertical drives, our turntables integrate seamlessly into any architectural structure, regardless of space or design constraints.

Technical specifications

Revolving restaurant’s specification:

Diameter: 10 to 60 meters
Load Capability: 8 to 120 metric tons
Drive type: Weizhong Pin-Gear Drive System
Motor Power: 0.37kW to 3.0kW
Levelness: less than 5mm
Circularity: less than 5mm
Noise: less than 55(dB)

A collaboration built on excellence

Weizhong’s vast portfolio includes over 200 installations in iconic locations, like the Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower. With a proven track record, West Coast Turntables and Weizhong combine trusted expertise with premium engineering, delivering a world-class dining experience for restaurants seeking to create a unique ambiance.

Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower

Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower

Transform your restaurant into a panoramic dining destination

For those in the restaurant and hospitality industries, a revolving dining space is more than an installation; it’s an opportunity to captivate and inspire guests, leaving them with lasting memories. Trust West Coast Turntables and Weizhong to bring this vision to life, creating an elevated dining experience that sets your establishment apart.

For more information on transforming your dining space with a revolving platform, contact us today. Together, let’s create a dining experience that’s truly unforgettable.

The Oriental Pearl Tower, located in Lujiazui, Shanghai, is a futuristic and iconic TV tower. Built between 1991 and 1994, it stands 468 metres tall and features 15 observation levels, some of which include panoramic glass floors. In addition to a revolving restaurant and a hotel, the tower houses museums and an indoor amusement park. As a cultural symbol of Shanghai, it attracts millions of visitors each year and is one of China’s most renowned tourist attractions.

Canton Tower:

An Iconic Landmark in GuangzhouThe Canton Tower (广州塔), also known as the Guangzhou TV Astronomical and Sightseeing Tower, is a 602-meter (1,975 ft) observation tower in Haizhu District, Guangzhou. Completed in 2009, it became operational in September 2010, just in time for the Asian Games, briefly holding the title of the world’s tallest tower before being surpassed by Tokyo Skytree. It remains the second-tallest tower in China and the fifth-tallest freestanding structure globally.

Design and Features

Architects: Mark Hemel and Barbara Kuit (Information Based Architecture) with Arup.
Unique Shape: A twisted hyperboloid structure inspired by Vladimir Shukhov’s engineering concepts.
Observation Decks: Includes a Skywalk at 180 m and a rooftop observatory at 488 m.
Functions: TV transmission, observation decks, restaurants, shops, and exhibition spaces.

Naming and Nicknames

Originally nicknamed « Slim Waist » (小蛮腰) for its elegant shape, the name Canton Tower was chosen for its cultural resonance.

Events and Lighting

The tower played a central role in the 2010 Asian Games opening ceremony and is renowned for its LED lighting design by Rogier van der Heide.