The Shanghai World Financial Center stands in the Lujiazui Financial and Trade Zone. It is the fourth tallest building in China and is shaped like a bottle opener. Standing on the 100th-floor observation deck, you can look directly at the spire of the Oriental Pearl Tower. Stepping on the suspended sightseeing corridor and looking down at the scenery on both sides of the Huangpu River through the transparent glass under your feet is like walking in the clouds.
The Shanghai World Financial Center is 492 meters high and has 101 floors above ground. There are a total of 6 entrances. The basement 2 to the third floor are shopping malls and catering areas and do not require tickets. The 7th to 77th floors are offices. The 79th to 93rd floors are the Park Hyatt Hotel. Gate 2 is the entrance to the observation deck, located on Dongtai Road near Huayuan Shiqiao Road. Enter the ticket sales and inspection area on the B1 floor from the entrance, and then take the high-speed elevator with a speed of up to 8 meters per second. It only takes 66 seconds to go from basement 2 to the 94th floor. The 94th to 100th floors are the observation decks. The tour can start from the 94th floor. Reach the 97th floor through the escalator. Walk across the sightseeing overpass and take the elevator to reach the 100th floor. Of course, it can also be done in reverse. On the 94th floor, you can also buy postcards and mail postcards. 100th floor: Located at 474 meters. The highlight of this floor is a suspended sightseeing corridor about 55 meters long. The corridor is equipped with three transparent glass floors, through which you can clearly see the cars and pedestrians passing on the ground. 97th floor: Located at 439 meters. The open glass ceiling design here is very special. On sunny days, the glass ceiling slides open to both sides. The entire observation deck is like a ‘flying overpass’. 94th floor: Located at 423 meters. With a height of 8 meters, the space is very spacious. You can have a panoramic view of the Huangpu River. There are also souvenir shops, cafes, and places to take commemorative climbing photos. Various exhibitions and activities can also be held here. Opening hours: Open all year round from 11:00 to 21:00. Preferential policies: Children: Those under 1 meter (excluding) in height or under 3 years old (excluding) are free; Height: Those between 1 meter (inclusive) and 1.4 meters (inclusive) have discounted tickets. Elderly: Those aged 60 years old (inclusive) and above|||Supplementary note: Must present valid personal identification documents. Discounted tickets. Students: Those under 23 years old (inclusive) with student ID cards or ID cards have discounted tickets. Disabled people: With valid personal documents, discounted tickets. Disabled soldiers: With valid personal documents, free. Military personnel: Active-duty military personnel with valid personal documents have discounted tickets. Retired cadres: With valid personal documents, discounted tickets. Families of martyrs: With valid personal documents, discounted tickets. Supplementary note: All the above preferential policies require on-site ticket purchase with relevant personal valid documents. The information is for reference only. In the end, it shall be subject to the on-site publicity at the ticket counter of the observation deck of the Shanghai World Financial Center.Must-see tips: 1. Entering the hall requires inspection for flammable and explosive items.
The elevators at the Shanghai World Financial Center are known for their high speed and the height of the building, which may cause a ringing sensation in the ears. Parents with young children should be mindful of this.
After visiting the observation deck, you can take the elevator down to levels B2 to 3, where you will find a variety of shops and restaurants. It’s a great option to shop, dine, or simply stroll around and enjoy a meal.
The World Financial Center also offers a parking lot with a capacity of 1100 parking spaces, open 24 hours a day. Parking is free for up to 20 minutes, with charges applying for longer stays.
