The Perfect Tour to World's Highest Observation Deck, Shanghai Tower - China
In our trip to China was so joyful and full of amazing things. We spent 6 days in Shanghai and visited so many places.The Shanghai Tower is one of the most interest places among gorgeous experiences in China. Specially our curious son wanted to visit and learn about that marvelous skyscraper and take photos to show school friends.
Luckily we could book a hotel very close to The Bund. The Bund is a beautiful waterfront area in central Shanghai. It runs along the western bank of the Huangpu River in the eastern part of Huangpu District. From that hotel to the Shanghai tower is walking distance about 1.5 km.
There are many ways to get there, the most common option is by subway.Take Line 2 and get off at Lujiazui station. But don't forget to get out the station at exit 6, then the tower will be arrived. If you get wrong exit, it will be hard to find the correct path and you may be take more time to enter the right path again. Because subway stations have many exits and gates in Shanghai and Beijing.
Oriental Perl Tower view at the city
Exploring the area around the Oriental Pearl Tower was a wonderful experience for my family. My kids enjoyed walking through the clean streets while admiring the colourful flower gardens and impressive skyscrapers. The wide pathways were perfect for a relaxing stroll and the dedicated bicycle lanes made the area even more enjoyable. The riverside atmosphere was lively yet peaceful, with locals and visitors spending time together. Every corner offered a different view of the city's stunning architecture. Whether you admire it from the Bund or stand beneath its towering structure, the Oriental Pearl Tower is a must visit attraction and one of the true symbols of modern Shanghai.
From anyplace in the city,you can see the Shanghai tower dominates among other buildings.Wow!!! it is marvelous. Through various malls or over footbridges along Century Avenue, you get to Shanghai Tower.
Shanghai tower dominates in the city
If you have bought the admission ticket online, you can directly go to the entrance of the observatory to pick up the ticket on a dedicated device, which can be found at the level B1 after you get in from the main entrance by the street.If you buy tickets at the desk,they ask an ID such as passport, but if you don’t have one they send you to a machine to get a photo printed don't worry, this is free so not a big issue if you forget your passport.The ticket price is lower, the normal entry price is only 180 RMB, it is approximately 25 USD.
At the entrance
After entering into the entrance, the first place prepared for visitors is known as the preface hall of the observatory, there are some pictures and videos showing the development of Shanghai Tower, and some diagrams and models that introduce some other tallest buildings around the world.
Observatory hall
Inside the preface hall
After watching the interesting things in preface hall, we were take an escalator to the level B2, you will then wait for the high-speed elevator in a queue, usually it takes about 5 to 10 minutes while it can also take up to half an hour on holidays and weekends.
World fastest elevator going down
The helix shaped twisted skyscraper
The tower includes express elevators capable of taking passengers up to the observation level at over 18 m/sec (40 mph). The elevators carry people from the second level basement to the 118th floor in just 55 seconds.Then we walked to the floor 119th.
119th Floor
Observatory deck at the 119th floor
This building is one of the new wonders of the world. From up here, the Oriental Pear Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and Jin Mao Tower look like toy buildings.
World Financial Center and Jin Mao Tower looks like toy buildings.
Oriental pearl tower looks like a kids toy
Standing by the windows, we can enjoy the spectacular views of the city and the beautiful Huangpu river under the feet.
Huangpu river and the millions of buildings
There are some telescopes by the windows, but these telescopes are not free of charge, so you would better to bring your own telescope.There's a shop on 118th floor, selling souvenirs and some other products related on Shanghai Tower, even the bottled water is Shanghai Tower shaped.
A once in a life-time experience. Very beautiful man made engineering marvel and China would be proud of having such an incredible structure.This is truly one of the best experiences I’ve had in China.
Building a structure of this height was an extraordinary engineering achievement. The tower stands on deep concrete piles driven around 70 metres into the ground, creating a strong foundation for the massive structure above. Its elegant twisting design is not only beautiful but also practical. The spiral shape helps reduce powerful wind loads, making the building more stable during storms. Shanghai Tower is also one of the world's most environmentally friendly skyscrapers. Wind turbines near the top generate part of the building's electricity, helping reduce energy consumption. The tower also uses geothermal energy from beneath the earth to support its heating and cooling systems. These innovative technologies make the Shanghai Tower a remarkable example of sustainable architecture and a true symbol of 21st century engineering.
Major towers view from The Bund at day time
The view across the river was unforgettable. The glowing Oriental Pearl Tower stood out in brilliant colour, while the nearby Shanghai Tower rose high above the skyline. At night the buildings sparkled with thousands of lights, creating one of the most beautiful city scenes I have ever seen. Every few steps offered a perfect photo opportunity. The reflections on the river made the skyline look even more magical. Whether during the day or after dark, The Bund is the best place to capture the beauty of Shanghai. I would gladly return again, because this waterfront leaves visitors with memories that last a lifetime.
It would be a truly memorable experience for you!!!
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| Amazing view at night from The Bund |
Luckily we could book a hotel very close to The Bund. The Bund is a beautiful waterfront area in central Shanghai. It runs along the western bank of the Huangpu River in the eastern part of Huangpu District. From that hotel to the Shanghai tower is walking distance about 1.5 km.
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| Way from Lujiazui station to Shanghai tower |
There are many ways to get there, the most common option is by subway.Take Line 2 and get off at Lujiazui station. But don't forget to get out the station at exit 6, then the tower will be arrived. If you get wrong exit, it will be hard to find the correct path and you may be take more time to enter the right path again. Because subway stations have many exits and gates in Shanghai and Beijing.
Oriental Perl Tower view at the city
The Oriental Pearl Tower
The "Oriental Pearl Tower" is one of Shanghai's most famous landmarks. It stands proudly on the eastern bank of the Huangpu River, directly opposite the historic Bund. Its striking magenta colour makes it easy to spot from almost anywhere along the waterfront. The tower rises 468 metres (1535 feet) into the sky, making it the fifth tallest tower in the world and the 3rd tallest in Asia. Its futuristic design features a series of large spheres that create a unique and unforgettable skyline. As day turns into night, the tower lights up with colourful illuminations, adding even more beauty to Shanghai's modern cityscape.Exploring the area around the Oriental Pearl Tower was a wonderful experience for my family. My kids enjoyed walking through the clean streets while admiring the colourful flower gardens and impressive skyscrapers. The wide pathways were perfect for a relaxing stroll and the dedicated bicycle lanes made the area even more enjoyable. The riverside atmosphere was lively yet peaceful, with locals and visitors spending time together. Every corner offered a different view of the city's stunning architecture. Whether you admire it from the Bund or stand beneath its towering structure, the Oriental Pearl Tower is a must visit attraction and one of the true symbols of modern Shanghai.
From anyplace in the city,you can see the Shanghai tower dominates among other buildings.Wow!!! it is marvelous. Through various malls or over footbridges along Century Avenue, you get to Shanghai Tower.
Shanghai tower dominates in the city
If you have bought the admission ticket online, you can directly go to the entrance of the observatory to pick up the ticket on a dedicated device, which can be found at the level B1 after you get in from the main entrance by the street.If you buy tickets at the desk,they ask an ID such as passport, but if you don’t have one they send you to a machine to get a photo printed don't worry, this is free so not a big issue if you forget your passport.The ticket price is lower, the normal entry price is only 180 RMB, it is approximately 25 USD.
At the entrance
After entering into the entrance, the first place prepared for visitors is known as the preface hall of the observatory, there are some pictures and videos showing the development of Shanghai Tower, and some diagrams and models that introduce some other tallest buildings around the world.
Observatory hall
Inside the preface hall
After watching the interesting things in preface hall, we were take an escalator to the level B2, you will then wait for the high-speed elevator in a queue, usually it takes about 5 to 10 minutes while it can also take up to half an hour on holidays and weekends.
Fastest Elevator in the World
Our ride to the 118th floor viewing platform comes by way of the Guinness World Record for world’s fastest elevator, which rockets up and down the interior at an ear-popping 18 m/sec, 55 seconds on average to reach the top floor. (around 45mph). The sightseeing hall is located on the 118th floor and then we can walk to 119th floor. Once on the 118F there is plenty of space to walk.The mind blowing elevator ride was fast and my son trilled the speed of it. The tower is clean and the tour guides speak very good English.
World fastest elevator going down
Amazing Architecture
An American architect company Gensler, in cooperation with Jun Xia, a Chinese architect, were the creators of the design of this majestic tower. 632m (2073 feet) tall Shanghai Tower is now the tallest building in China and the second tallest building on earth, only surpassed by the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. It is located in China’s Shanghai, Asia, in the Pudong district. It has 133 floors and five of floors are underground.There are 128 floors above the ground and total area of 420,000 sq m (4,520,842 sq feet). The helix shaped beautiful building is distinctive. Each one floor twisted by nearly 1 degree.
The helix shaped twisted skyscraper
The tower includes express elevators capable of taking passengers up to the observation level at over 18 m/sec (40 mph). The elevators carry people from the second level basement to the 118th floor in just 55 seconds.Then we walked to the floor 119th.
119th Floor
Stunning View
We luckily had good weather, because on some days, it is in or above the clouds. The views on a clear sunny day are too good. The air outside at this height is changing constantly so, choose a clear sunny day ,and you will be satisfied with an unforgettable sight. These floors are the highest floors with observatory in the world.Wow!!!! speechless!!!. The view from the observation deck was amazing and when we were looking down to skyscrapers I got a feel for how high this building actually is. Yes, it is super high at 546 meters able to walk around with the a 360 degree view. Don't forget to get some amazing photos from here.
Observatory deck at the 119th floor
This building is one of the new wonders of the world. From up here, the Oriental Pear Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and Jin Mao Tower look like toy buildings.
World Financial Center and Jin Mao Tower looks like toy buildings.
Oriental pearl tower looks like a kids toy
Standing by the windows, we can enjoy the spectacular views of the city and the beautiful Huangpu river under the feet.
Huangpu river and the millions of buildings
There are some telescopes by the windows, but these telescopes are not free of charge, so you would better to bring your own telescope.There's a shop on 118th floor, selling souvenirs and some other products related on Shanghai Tower, even the bottled water is Shanghai Tower shaped.
A once in a life-time experience. Very beautiful man made engineering marvel and China would be proud of having such an incredible structure.This is truly one of the best experiences I’ve had in China.
Construction of the Shanghai Tower
The Shanghai Tower is a masterpiece of modern engineering. Construction began in November 2008 after years of careful planning. The project was originally expected to be completed by 2010. However, building one of the world's tallest skyscrapers required more time and precision. The tower was finally completed in the summer of 2015. It became the final and tallest landmark in Shanghai's famous trio of supertall skyscrapers. The nearby Jin Mao Tower was completed in 1998, followed by the Shanghai World Financial Center in 2008. Together, these three architectural giants transformed Shanghai's skyline into one of the most impressive in the world.Building a structure of this height was an extraordinary engineering achievement. The tower stands on deep concrete piles driven around 70 metres into the ground, creating a strong foundation for the massive structure above. Its elegant twisting design is not only beautiful but also practical. The spiral shape helps reduce powerful wind loads, making the building more stable during storms. Shanghai Tower is also one of the world's most environmentally friendly skyscrapers. Wind turbines near the top generate part of the building's electricity, helping reduce energy consumption. The tower also uses geothermal energy from beneath the earth to support its heating and cooling systems. These innovative technologies make the Shanghai Tower a remarkable example of sustainable architecture and a true symbol of 21st century engineering.
The Bund - Shanghai's Most Spectacular Waterfront
The Bund is the heart of Shanghai's waterfront. We arrived in the evening and enjoyed a peaceful walk beside the Huangpu River . The wide promenade offered plenty of space to stroll and admire the city skyline. As the sun disappeared, the atmosphere changed quickly. More visitors arrived and the area became lively and crowded. Police officers guided both traffic and pedestrians, helping everyone move safely through the busy streets. The energy of the city was exciting, yet the riverside breeze made the walk feel relaxing.
Major towers view from The Bund at day time
The view across the river was unforgettable. The glowing Oriental Pearl Tower stood out in brilliant colour, while the nearby Shanghai Tower rose high above the skyline. At night the buildings sparkled with thousands of lights, creating one of the most beautiful city scenes I have ever seen. Every few steps offered a perfect photo opportunity. The reflections on the river made the skyline look even more magical. Whether during the day or after dark, The Bund is the best place to capture the beauty of Shanghai. I would gladly return again, because this waterfront leaves visitors with memories that last a lifetime.
It would be a truly memorable experience for you!!!
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