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Shanghai TowerShanghai Tower
Time Needed: 1–1.5 hoursCrowd Level: BusyTicket: 180 yuan (118th-floor observation deck)
🏛️ What It Is
China’s tallest building (632 meters), the world’s second-tallest building. It features the world’s fastest elevator (73 km/h), reaching the 118th floor in 55 seconds.
✨ Why Visit
The view of Shanghai from the top floor of China’s tallest building is unbeatable. The view is most breathtaking at sunset.
Tips for Visitors
Choose between this and the Oriental Pearl Tower
Shanghai Tower (180 yuan / 632 meters) is taller and more modern than the Oriental Pearl Tower (199 yuan / 263 meters).
Common Mistakes
❌ Reached the top on a cloudy day
I went without checking the weather.
Consequence: Everything outside the window was a blank white expanse.
Ticket Information
- Price
- 180 yuan (118th-floor observation deck)
- Foreign Visitor Price
- Same price
- Student Discount
- ✅ Yes
- Booking
- ✅ No Booking Needed
- Book in Advance
- Book 1 days in advance
Location
501 Yincheng Middle Road, Lujiazui, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
MetroLujiazui (Line 2)（Line 2）
Opening Hours
Observation deck open 8:30–21:30, daily
Best Time to Visit
Head up one hour before sunset. Choose a sunny day—on a cloudy day, you won’t be able to see anything from the top.