Shanghai Tower, Observation deck and office skyscraper in Lujiazui, China
Shanghai Tower reaches a height of 632 meters across 128 floors with a glass exterior that twists upward in a spiral pattern. The building houses offices, retail areas, and several observation zones connected by 106 elevators that move through different sections.
Work started in 2008 and finished in 2015 after the Jin Mao Tower and World Financial Center had already shaped the area. This completed the plan for three towers that transformed the face of Lujiazui entirely.
Every day thousands of employees and visitors ride elevators up through the building while tourists gather on the observation platform to watch the city below. In the lower floors people meet in restaurants and shops that feel just as busy as the streets outside.
Elevators move fast enough that visitors reach the observation levels without long waits. Arriving early in the morning or late in the afternoon helps avoid the largest crowds and offers better light for photographs.
The space between two layers of glass forms nine separate indoor courts that bring daylight inside while reducing wind pressure on the structure significantly. These gaps act as buffers and protect the building from the strong winds at this height.
Location: Shanghai
Inception: September 6, 2014
Architects: Gensler
Official opening: 2014
Architectural style: postmodern architecture
Floors above the ground: 128
Floors below the ground: 5
Elevators: 106
Height: 632 m
Website: http://shanghaitower.com
GPS coordinates: 31.23550,121.50100
Latest update: December 13, 2025 05:29
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