World Financial Center

The Shanghai World Financial Center is one of the tallest skyscrapers in the world and an iconic landmark in Shanghai's Lujiazui financial district

Key Information

Height

492 meters

Floors

101

Completed

2008

Architect

Kohn Pedersen Fox

Observation Deck Height

474 meters

Standing at 492 meters with 101 floors above ground, the Shanghai World Financial Center represents the pinnacle of modern Chinese architecture and engineering. This magnificent skyscraper features a distinctive trapezoid aperture at the peak, earning it the nickname 'The Bottle Opener.' The building houses offices, conference facilities, a luxury hotel, observation decks, and shopping malls. Its design incorporates advanced earthquake-resistant technology and sustainable features, making it both an architectural marvel and an engineering triumph. The observation decks on the 94th, 97th, and 100th floors offer breathtaking panoramic views of Shanghai's skyline, including the Huangpu River, the Bund, and neighboring skyscrapers like the Jin Mao Tower and Shanghai Tower.

Things to Do

Visit the 100th floor observation deck for 360-degree views of Shanghai
Experience the glass-bottomed skywalk on the 97th floor
Enjoy afternoon tea at the Park Hyatt Shanghai hotel
Shop at the luxury boutiques in the building's retail areas
Take architectural photography of the building's unique design
Watch the sunset over the Huangpu River from the observation decks
Compare views with neighboring skyscrapers Jin Mao Tower and Shanghai Tower