When you wander around the Lujiazui Financial District in Shanghai, your eyes will surely be drawn to a tall, spiral skyscraper — this is the Shanghai Tower, the tallest building in China and the third tallest in the world. The Top of Shanghai Observatory, located on the 118th floor of the tower, is the best place to unlock the panoramic scenery of Shanghai. This 546-meter-high observatory, wrapped in a large floor-to-ceiling transparent glass curtain wall, is like a “city in the sky” floating above the clouds. It carries Shanghai’s urban dreams and provides every foreign tourist with an unprecedented high-altitude viewing experience. Standing here, the prosperity and romance of the entire Shanghai will be fully visible.
With a total height of 632 meters, the Shanghai Tower has 127 above-ground floors and 5 underground floors, integrating business, hotel, entertainment, sightseeing and other functions. Its unique spiral exterior design is inspired by the traditional Chinese “dragon” totem. The spiral upward lines not only have a strong visual impact, but also cleverly resolve the high-altitude wind force, showing the perfect integration of modern architectural technology and Oriental cultural aesthetics. As the core tourist attraction of the tower, the Top of Shanghai Observatory has become a must-visit place for Chinese and foreign tourists since its official opening in 2017, relying on its extreme high-altitude vision and rich experience projects. It attracts millions of tourists every year. Here, you can truly feel the grandeur of “climbing to the top of the mountain and seeing all the small mountains”, and touch the most brilliant skyline of Shanghai.
For foreign tourists, the core charm of the Top of Shanghai Observatory lies in its irreplaceable 360° panoramic viewing experience. The observatory is arranged in a triangular ring shape with an area of more than 1,000 square meters, offering an unobstructed view throughout. Under your feet is transparent viewing glass, and beside you is a clear floor-to-ceiling curtain wall. There is no need to deliberately find an angle — every place is an excellent viewing spot. Standing here, you can clearly overlook the entire urban context of Shanghai: under your feet, the Lujiazui Financial District is full of high-rise buildings, scattered in an orderly manner. Landmarks such as the Shanghai World Financial Center, Jinmao Tower and Oriental Pearl TV Tower surround it, forming a shocking group of skyscrapers, showing the vigorous vitality of Shanghai as an international financial center; in the distance, the Huangpu River meanders like a silver ribbon, closely connecting Puxi and Pudong. Cruise ships on the river sail slowly, outlining vivid urban lines; the Bund’s International Architecture Exhibition Group on the opposite bank is antique, with 52 classical buildings of different styles standing in rows, forming a sharp contrast with the modern skyscrapers in Lujiazui. The unique charm of the integration of ancient and modern times deeply intoxicates people.
In addition to the extreme viewing experience, there are many distinctive experience projects in the observatory, allowing foreign tourists to not only feel the shock of high altitude, but also deeply understand Shanghai’s architectural Culture and urban charm. Before entering the observatory, you will pass through the pre-exhibition area on the B1 floor, where there are many novel interactive exhibits, which can be called a small architectural popular science feast. Among them, the “Skyscraper Dream” exhibit uses advanced luminous transparent screens and crystal models to vividly show the secrets of skyscraper construction, and also allows you to overview the ranking and development history of the world’s tallest buildings; the “Shanghai Tower Gene bank” details the design concept and construction difficulties of this skyscraper, allowing you to understand the technological strength behind this tall building; the 100-second wide-screen animation “Growing Skyline” condenses the century-old development history of Lujiazui, from a small fishing village in the past to an international financial center today, allowing you to understand the changes and growth of Lujiazui in just a few minutes.
It is worth mentioning that the process of taking the sightseeing elevator to the 118th floor is a unique experience in itself. The sightseeing elevator of the Top of Shanghai is currently the fastest ultra-high-speed elevator in the world. It only takes 55 seconds to reach the 546-meter high altitude from the B2 floor. The elevator runs smoothly and smoothly, without harsh noise in the ears, only soft voice announcements reminding you of the continuous rise of altitude. The inner wall of the elevator is also equipped with a dynamic display screen, which presents Shanghai’s urban scenery and altitude changes in real time. When the elevator rises rapidly, it feels like crossing the city’s skyline. The shock of arriving at the clouds from the ground in an instant will surely impress you deeply. After arriving at the observatory, don’t forget to check in at the world’s highest “Sky Post Office”. You can buy special postcards here, write down your blessings, stamp the exclusive postmark, and send them to friends far away, making this blessing from the clouds of Shanghai a precious memory; in addition, there is a “Wishing Tree” in the observatory, where you can write down your wishes and hang them on the tree, placing good expectations for the future.
If you pursue a more technological experience, you may wish to go to the SKY632 Damper Performance Area located on the 125th and 126th floors. The damper here is the heaviest damper in the world, and it is also the “building stabilizer” that helps the Shanghai Tower resist high-altitude wind force. The SKY632 Damper Performance integrates multimedia images, music, lighting, laser and other artistic forms, presenting you with an audio-visual feast through three different chapters, allowing you to feel the power of technology, listen to the voice of nature, and experience the perfect integration of a sense of the future and art. In addition, there is an exclusive dining space 561 meters above the ground near the observatory, open from 5 pm to 9 pm every day, offering a three-course meal with champagne, as well as guided tours of other attractions in the tower, allowing you to enjoy food in the clouds while fully feeling the charm of the Top of Shanghai.
For foreign tourists, the transportation around the Top of Shanghai Observatory is very convenient, and it is close to many popular scenic spots. After visiting the observatory, you can easily go to other scenic spots to continue your trip. The Shanghai Tower is located at No. 479 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong New Area, close to Lujiazui Station of Metro Line 2. After getting off the Subway, you can walk to the tower entrance in about 8 minutes; you can also go there by bus or taxi, with very convenient transportation. The popular surrounding scenic spots include the Oriental Pearl, the Bund, Lujiazui Financial City, Binjiang Avenue, etc., which are reachable on foot or by short-distance transportation. Among them, Binjiang Avenue is close to the Huangpu River. Walking along the river, you can enjoy the urban scenery on both banks, forming a complement to the high-altitude perspective of the Top of Shanghai; the Bund allows you to get close to the charm of century-old classical buildings and experience the unique charm of the integration of ancient and modern times in Shanghai; the major shopping malls in Lujiazui are excellent places for shopping and tasting food, allowing you to feel the prosperity of the city while experiencing the fireworks of Shanghai.
To make your trip to the Top of Shanghai smoother and more pleasant, here are some practical tips for you. The best visiting time is divided into three periods: 9 am to 11 am, with fewer tourists and suitable light, which is ideal for taking photos and enjoying the urban panorama calmly, feeling the tranquility of the clouds; 4 pm to 6 pm, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the setting sun. The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkles on the group of skyscrapers, sParkling and golden, rendering Shanghai’s skyline extremely charming; 7 pm to 9 pm is the best time to enjoy the night view. At this time, the entire city is lit up with bright lights. The skyscrapers in Lujiazui, the cruise ship lights on the Huangpu River, and the classical building lights on the Bund reflect each other, forming a stunning urban night view.
In terms of tickets, there are different ticket packages for the Top of Shanghai Observatory. Foreign tourists can choose according to their own needs. It is recommended to book tickets online in advance to avoid queuing on site. When booking, you can choose packages including the observatory, damper performance or high-altitude catering, which are more cost-effective. In addition, the ultra-high-speed elevator runs fast, and you may have slight tinnitus when taking it, which can be relieved by swallowing saliva; the temperature inside the observatory is low, and the high-altitude wind force is relatively large, so it is recommended to prepare a thin coat; when taking photos, you can choose any position in the circular observatory. The unobstructed view can take shocking panoramic photos, and the transparent viewing glass is a popular check-in spot, which can take unique photos of “floating in the clouds”; the tower provides multi-language guided tour services, including English, Japanese, Korean, etc. Foreign tourists can rent a guide device to understand the relevant information of the Shanghai Tower and the Top of Shanghai Observatory more in depth. At the same time, if you visit during a specific event, you may also enjoy ticket discounts, such as half-price tickets for participants of specific exhibitions in the past, so you can pay attention to official information in advance.
The Top of Shanghai Observatory is not only a tourist attraction, but also a business card of Shanghai. It carries Shanghai’s development dreams and witnesses the prosperous changes of this city. Here, there is the grandeur of China’s tallest building, the shock of 360° panorama, the integration of technology and art, and the urban charm of the integration of ancient and modern times. Whether you are a photography enthusiast, an architecture enthusiast, or simply want to feel the urban charm of Shanghai, this place can meet your expectations. When you come to Shanghai, you must climb to the Top of Shanghai, stand at an altitude of 546 meters, touch Shanghai’s skyline, overlook the prosperity and romance of the entire city, feel the vitality and charm of this international metropolis, and let this cloud journey become the most unforgettable memory of your trip to Shanghai.
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