Travel in China
China's tallest building at 632 metres - its spiralling form twisting above Lujiazui with one of the world's highest observation decks.
The Shanghai Tower, completed in 2015, is China's tallest building and the third-tallest in the world at 632 metres. Its most striking feature is its twisting form - the glass facade spirals 120 degrees as it rises, reducing wind loads by 24 per cent and giving the tower its unmistakable silhouette.
The 'Top of Shanghai' observation deck on the 118th floor (546 metres) is among the highest in the world. The view encompasses the entire city: the Huangpu River curving past the Bund, Pudong Airport to the east, and on clear days, the East China Sea. The deck's glass floor panels are not for the faint-hearted.
The tower's double-skin facade creates a thermal buffer between the inner and outer glass walls, reducing energy consumption by 21 per cent. The building houses offices, the J Hotel (one of the world's highest hotels), and a five-storey atrium garden at its base. The high-speed elevators reach the observation deck in 55 seconds.
Highlights
Top of Shanghai Observation Deck
546 metres up on the 118th floor - among the world's highest viewing platforms.
The Spiralling Form
The tower's 120-degree twist - an architectural innovation visible from every angle.
High-Speed Elevators
Among the fastest in the world - 118 floors in 55 seconds.
Glass Floor Panels
Stand on tempered glass with a 546-metre drop below.
The J Hotel
One of the world's highest hotels, occupying floors 84-110.
Sunset Views
The observation deck at golden hour - the entire city below in transition from day to night.
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