Panglin Plaza, Skyscraper in Nanhu Subdistrict, Shenzhen, China
Panglin Plaza is a 57-storey tower of 240 metres in Shenzhen, completed in 1999. It housed The Hilton until April 2006 and has since operated as The PangLin Hotel. Its Chinese name is written 彭年广场.
The tower opened in 1999 and marked a major milestone in Shenzhen's rapid urban growth during the late 1990s. Its completion reflected the period when the city was transforming from a fishing village into an international business hub.
The building started as an international hotel and later transformed into a local business hotel, reflecting how the city adapted its hospitality offerings over time. This shift shows how commercial spaces in Shenzhen evolved to serve different markets as the city matured.
The building is easily reached by public transportation, with several metro stations and bus stops within walking distance. Visitors should expect crowds during peak hours when office workers and hotel guests move through the tower.
Panglin Plaza was completed in 1999 and operated as The Hilton until April 2006, when it became The PangLin Hotel. The 57-floor tower rises 240 metres in Nanhu Subdistrict, Luohu District, Shenzhen.
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