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Shanghai Tower

The Shanghai Tower is the tallest building in China and the second tallest in the world, standing as a magnificent symbol of Shanghai's modern skyline and technological advancement

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Why go

About Shanghai Tower

Soaring 632 meters above the Huangpu River, the Shanghai Tower is not just a skyscraper but a vertical city that represents the pinnacle of Chinese engineering and sustainable design. Completed in 2015, this architectural marvel features a unique double-skin facade that spirals upward, creating nine separate vertical zones that house offices, hotels, retail spaces, and observation decks. The towers innovative design incorporates numerous sustainable features including wind turbines, rainwater collection systems, and a double-skin facade that reduces energy consumption by 21%.

Inside, visitors can experience the worlds fastest elevators that travel at 20. 5 meters per second, whisking guests to the observation deck in just 55 seconds. The building stands as the centerpiece of Lujiazui financial district, forming a stunning trio with the neighboring Jin Mao Tower and Shanghai World Financial Center, collectively known as the Three Super Tall Towers of Shanghai.

Make time for

Practical ideas, not a checklist

  1. 01Visit the 118th floor observation deck for breathtaking 360-degree views of Shanghai
  2. 02Experience the worlds fastest elevators traveling at 74 km/h
  3. 03Explore the vertical gardens and sustainable design features throughout the building
  4. 04Visit the Shanghai Tower Exhibition Hall to learn about its construction and engineering
  5. 05Enjoy dining at the restaurants with panoramic city views
  6. 06Shop at the luxury retail spaces within the tower
  7. 07Photograph the iconic spiral design from the ground level
  8. 08Compare views from all three supertall towers in Lujiazui

Good to know

Height
632 meters
Floors
128 above ground 5 below ground
Completion Year
2015
Architect
Gensler
Elevator Speed
20.5 meters per second
Observation Deck
118th floor at 546 meters
Sustainable Features
LEED Platinum certified
World Ranking
2nd tallest building globally

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