Hang Seng Bank Tower, Modern skyscraper in Lujiazui, Shanghai, China
Hang Seng Bank Tower is a contemporary office building in Shanghai's Lujiazui financial district that reaches approximately 203 meters with 46 floors above ground. The structure combines glass and steel materials and extends below street level with four basement levels for additional services and storage.
The tower was originally named Shanghai Sen Mao International Building and served as HSBC's main office until the bank relocated its headquarters in 2010. This shift reflected changing priorities in the region's banking sector and the building's transition to new management.
The tower shaped how Shanghai developed as a major financial hub and shows the role of international banking institutions in the city's growth. It stands as a visible marker of China's economic development and integration into global markets.
The building has 14 elevators distributed across its levels to move visitors and workers efficiently through the structure. Access and opening times may vary depending on business operations, so checking ahead is advisable before visiting.
The tower contains banking operations spread across specific floors designed with specialized functions for international financial services. This layout reflects how the building was designed from the start to serve as a hub for cross-border banking activities.
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