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Shanghai Tower

Shanghai Tower

上海中心大厦·Shanghai·East China

Take the high-speed elevator to the 118th floor observation deck, circle the 360-degree platform, and descend via the gift shop on 117.

Suggested Itinerary

  1. Arrive at the tower base
    Enter through the shopping mall at the tower's base - security check and ticket scan.
  2. Elevator to 118th floor
    The 55-second ascent to the Top of Shanghai observation deck.
  3. 360-degree circuit
    Circle the deck for views in every direction - the Bund, the river, the sea. Descend via 117th floor gift shop.

What to See

1

The Pudong Skyline from Above

Looking down on the Oriental Pearl Tower and Jin Mao Tower beneath you.

2

The Bund from Above

The colonial waterfront and the old city spread across the river.

3

The Glass Floor Panels

Tempered glass panels with a straight drop of 546 metres.

4

The Spiralling Facade

Study the tower's own twisted form from the observation deck.

5

The Sunset Transition

The city shifting from daylight to neon in a 30-minute spectacle.

6

The Elevator Ride

The ear-popping 55-second ascent - one of the fastest in the world.

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Tips from Real Travelers

Food & Drink

J Hotel restaurants

Multiple dining options in the world's highest hotel.

Lujiazui food courts

The IFC Mall nearby has extensive dining options.

Super Brand Mall

10 minutes walk - one of Shanghai's largest shopping centres with restaurants.

The Bund across the river

Take the ferry or sightseeing tunnel for riverside dining.

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