Shanghai Tower

About

Standing at 632 meters, the Shanghai Tower is China’s tallest building and the world’s second-tallest skyscraper. Its unique spiral design is not just aesthetic but functional, reducing wind loads by 24% through its twisting glass facade. The 'Top of Shanghai' observatory on the 118th floor offers a breathtaking 360-degree view that often sits above the clouds, providing an ethereal, floating sensation. The building is a marvel of green technology, featuring double-glass facades and 270 wind turbines. Travelers should take the world’s fastest elevators, which ascend at 18 meters per second. Pro tip: To avoid long queues, visit on a clear weekday morning. Check the visibility report at the ticket office before purchasing; if it is a foggy day, the view might be completely obscured by white mist.

Highlights

• Tallest building in China
• World's highest observation deck
• Ultra-fast vertical elevators
• Innovative sustainable design

Amenities

Why go

• Visit Shanghai Tower to experience tallest building in china.
• Spend time on world's highest observation deck rather than treating it as a quick photo stop.
• The experience is rounded out by ultra-fast vertical elevators.

Know before you go

• Allow about 120m on site, excluding transfers and queues.
• Confirm current opening hours, ticket rules, temporary closures, and entry restrictions before departure.
• Carry the local-language name and address for navigation, taxi, or entrance checks.

Tips

• Arrive before sunset to allow time for access and changing light conditions.
• Group the stop with nearby places to reduce backtracking and keep a realistic transfer buffer.
• Carry water, weather protection, and the local-language place name when conditions require them.