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Shanghai Tower

Shanghai Tower Tourism

Shanghai Tower Tourism

Type of destination: Skyscraper
Ideal visit duration: 2-3 hours
Shanghai Tower stands tall in the Pudong district of Shanghai, China as a symbol of architectural grandeur and engineering prowess. Completed in 2015, it is the tallest building in China and the second-tallest in the world, reaching a staggering height of 632 meters with 128 floors above ground, as well as 5 basement levels. The tower boasts a unique, twisting form designed to reduce wind loads on the building. It encompasses a mix of commercial offices, retail spaces, a luxury hotel, and observation decks, offering panoramic views of the city. Shanghai Tower is also acclaimed for its sustainability; it has a double-skin facade which insulates the building, nine vertical zones equipped with sky lobbies and atriums that serve as social spaces, and it has achieved a LEED Platinum certification thanks to energy-efficient practices and technologies. Within its spiraling heights, it integrates the cultural elements of Shanghai, making it a modern day icon of the city's skyline and an epitome of futuristic urban development.
Top 5 Reviews on Shanghai Tower
Vacation675337
Wrote on 4th Mar, 2024
TL;DR: Buy your tickets in advance or don't buy them at all.
STAFF ARE AWFUL. They took 360 RMB and gave me NO tickets, NO REFUND. Definitely book online. They are rude to both Chinese and foreigners. I paid for 2 tickets using WeChat yet the employee refused ..
538JoanneH
Wrote on 25th Oct, 2023
Expensive, but worth it on a clear day
I love a good view so I wasn't going to turn down the chance to experience the world's highest observatory deck! On the advice of friends I booked both the 118th observation floor and the 126th floor ..
CLAIREDERBY1
Wrote on 25th Oct, 2023
Lovely views day and night. Light show as good too
Good view from the top. Took lots of photos in the day and when it got dark at the same visit. We brought a ticket which included the light show which was really good too, so when we came out of the ..
SB01
Wrote on 29th Sep, 2023
Interesting but too crowded
Worth doing if you are staying close, but in our case we spent more time queuing than observing. It was a 30 min queue to get in, partly alleviated by the ground floor exhibits. The upward lift is fun..
gordontC2625IP
Wrote on 9th Mar, 2023
Great view of Shanghai and the elevator trip was so chilled.
Fantastic views of Shanghai city, gives a great perspective of the size and spread. The view is impacted by the air conditions, but even if not a perfect viewing day, you still get a great view of ho..
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