Shanghai Tower Observation Deck

The Shanghai Tower Observation Deck at the top of Shanghai is the functional experience area of the [...]

The Shanghai Tower Observation Deck at the top of Shanghai is the functional experience area of the Shanghai Tower. In the 360-degree full-view observation deck at the top of Shanghai, you can see the Oriental Pearl Tower, Jinmao Tower, and Shanghai World Financial Center at your feet. Looking into the distance, you can have a panoramic view of the Expo Park, Chenghuang Temple, Shanghai Stadium, and Hongqiao Airport.


You can also see the Suzhou Creek and the Huangpu River winding and flowing into the Yangtze River and then into the East China Sea. Growing Skyline: The exhibition item is located in the foyer of the Shanghai Tower Exhibition Hall on the first basement floor. With a 100-second live-action restoration animation film, it condensed and deduced the development history of the skyline of the Bund and Lujiazui in Pudong since Shanghai opened its port in 1840.


In the form of a combination of images and sounds, it intuitively shows the ever-changing changes of Shanghai. Tall buildings rise one after another, and heights are constantly being refreshed until the Shanghai Tower becomes the new height and new landmark of Shanghai. Shanghai’s Shanghai Tower: It is divided into three themes: the charm of Shanghai, the height of Shanghai, and Shanghai’s Shanghai Tower.


Using a combination of dynamic and static, and a combination of virtual and real display methods, dynamic images are interspersed among static photos. From different perspectives, it shows people Shanghai-style buildings of different periods and styles. As time goes by, it gradually shows the representative buildings of Shanghai, an international metropolis, in the process of development. These buildings are not only full of architectural beauty but also contain profound historical and cultural connotations.


They are the urban connotation full of Shanghai charm, inheritance and transcendence. Skyscraper Dream: Using the current domestic self-luminous transparent screen technology in motion combined with transparent crystal models, it comprehensively shows the mysteries of skyscrapers. It shows the evolution process of the world’s tallest building with constantly refreshed heights since 1885 and also shows the ‘skyscraper dream’ that humans are constantly pursuing.


It shows the world’s tallest building rankings as of 2020 professionally provided by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), and it is a window to overview the world’s high-rise buildings. Gene Pool: The gene pool reveals the entire process of planning, birth, and construction of this vertical city, the Shanghai Tower. It simulates and displays more than 10 world’s pioneering feats such as sky gardens and dampers, and reveals the unknown genetic structures of many buildings.


Vertical City: The Vertical City exhibition area uses the world’s cutting-edge 3D printing technology. With a 1:350 nylon material overall printed model of the building, and a new media technology display method integrating main screen and sub-screens with sound, light, and electricity, it shows various green, intelligent, and humanistic rich connotations such as the rainwater collector, double-layer glass curtain wall, BIM construction technology, ‘Shanghai Maiden’, and ‘Fish Joy Picture’ of the Shanghai Tower, expressing the concept of a vertical city.


The Shanghai Tower Observation Deck has three of the world’s faster high-speed elevators with a speed of up to 18 meters per second. It only takes 55 seconds to reach the Shanghai Tower Observation Deck on the 118th floor of the Shanghai Tower. When taking the elevator, you can see the real-time running speed, height and orientation of the elevator through the screen. In addition to being shocked by the speed of the elevator, every experiencer will also be deeply impressed by its comfort and stability.
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Aerial Post Office: Located on the 118th floor of the Shanghai Tower, every postcard records the beautiful scenery of the Shanghai Tower. Choose one for yourself or your relatives and friends to echo the mood and artistic conception at this moment. The message sent from the Shanghai Tower here is a gift worthy of collection and eternity.
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Wishing Tree: The wishing tree on the 118th floor has also been completely upgraded. Write down a wishing card or blessing here and tie it to the wishing tree in the clouds with a red string. It will look forward to the memory moment in the future and expect more people to make beautiful ‘star’ wishes at the top of Shanghai.
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At the 360-degree full-view observation deck at the top of Shanghai, you can see the Oriental Pearl Tower, Jinmao Tower and Shanghai World Financial Center at your feet. Looking into the distance, you can have a panoramic view of the Expo Park, Chenghuang Temple, Shanghai Stadium and Hongqiao Airport. You can see the Suzhou Creek and the Huangpu River winding and flowing into the East China Sea together. Standing here, sometimes it is surrounded by blue sky like the fairyland of Tathagata, and sometimes it is above the clouds and in a magical world. At the top of Shanghai, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery and see the prosperity of the world and the wonderful scenery of all mountains.


Cloud Heart Lock: Together with your beloved, hang a heart lock full of love. It is a pious wish and an eternal promise. Engrave the names of a pair of lovers in love on the lock and ‘lock’ their hearts tightly together to make their love eternal and leave a happy testimony at the top of Shanghai.


Shanghai Tower Brand Store: The Shanghai Tower brand stores are located in the Shanghai Tower Observation Deck on the 118th floor and the tourist exit on the B2 floor, with a wide variety of commodities containing various elements of Shanghai and the Shanghai Tower.


Opening hours: Open from 08:30 to 22:00 from January 1st to September 15th; open from 08:30 to 22:00 from September 17th to December 31st; closed all day on September 16th.


Preferential policies for children: Children with a height of 1 meter (inclusive) or below or children aged 3 years old (inclusive) or below (but must be accompanied by an adult. One adult can bring at most one child under 1 meter (exclusive)). If a child is over 1 meter tall but under 3 years old, relevant certificates must be presented when purchasing tickets to prove the age, and they can still enjoy free admission.


Free for children with a height of 1 meter (inclusive) or below, but must be accompanied by an adult. One adult can bring at most one child under 1 meter (exclusive).
Student discount tickets: Students refer to those who hold valid student ID cards registered in the stage of general higher education, senior high school education and compulsory education, or on-campus students who can prove their student status, or foreign students holding relevant valid certificates.


The age must be under 23 years old (excluding). Minors must be accompanied by an adult to enter the park. Senior discount tickets: For those aged 60 or above, present relevant certificates. Military personnel/disabled discount tickets: Please purchase tickets on site and present relevant valid certificates. Supplementary note for discount tickets: The above information is for reference only. Specific information is subject to the disclosure of the scenic spot on the day.



Service facilities


Parking lot: [Shanghai Tower Parking Lot]. Reference price: 15 yuan/hour. Address: Parking lot of Shanghai Tower, 501 Yincheng Middle Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai. Number of parking spaces: 400. Daily ceiling: 120 yuan.


Luggage storage: Reference price: free. Address: Luggage storage point.


Bathrooms: Bathrooms are set up on each floor with eye-catching signs.


Smoking area: Location: Non-observation deck area.


Nursing room: Address: There are nursing rooms on B2 and 118 floors of Shanghai Tower.


Catering: There are multiple restaurants in the building. Among them, there is lounge552 restaurant on the 119th floor of the scenic area. Please purchase in advance for on-site dining.


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