About Shanghai Tower: Height, Facts & Location

The Shanghai Tower (上海中心大厦) is China’s tallest skyscraper and the second-tallest building in the world, reaching 632 meters (2,073 feet) with 128 floors. Located in the Lujiazui Financial District of Pudong, the tower is an architectural masterpiece that twists elegantly as it rises — symbolizing China’s rapid growth and innovation.

Fun Facts:

• Height: 632 m
• Floors: 128 above ground + 5 underground
• Observation deck: 118th floor
• Elevator speed: 18 m/s — one of the fastest in the world!
• Opened: 2016

It’s not just a tower — it’s an entire vertical city with offices, hotels, restaurants, and stunning observation decks offering panoramic views of Shanghai.

Shanghai Tower Ticket Prices & Opening Hours

🎟️ Ticket Prices (2025):

• Adults: RMB 180 (~RM120)
• Children (1.0m–1.4m): RMB 90 (~RM60)
• Below 1.0m: Free

🕒 Opening Hours:

• Daily: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
• Last admission: 9:30 PM

💡 Travel tip for Malaysians: Buy tickets online in advance (via Trip.com) to skip queues and enjoy discounts of up to 15%.

What to See Inside Shanghai Tower

Once inside, you’ll discover several must-visit attractions:

👀Observation Deck (118th Floor)

Enjoy a 360° view of Shanghai’s skyline — including the Huangpu River, Oriental Pearl Tower, and Jin Mao Tower. It’s best to visit just before sunset to see the city transform from day to night.

🖼️ Exhibition Hall (B1–B2)

Learn about the tower’s sustainable design, engineering innovations, and the story behind its construction.

🛍️ Souvenir Shop & VR Zone

Don’t miss the fun VR flight simulation or pick up cute Shanghai-themed souvenirs to bring home.

Sky Lobbies (F22/37/52/68)

Nine sky gardens dot the tower, with four major floors:

• 22nd floor: Coffee shops, a gym, and dentist (yes, really!)
• 37th floor: Mini-museum with Ming Dynasty vases
• 52nd floor: Cloud Library bookstore with coffee bar overlooking Pudong
• 68th floor: Michelin-starred Li Xuan restaurant serving elevated Cantonese cuisine

Sky Summit (F125/126 - 583.4m)

The soon-to-open pinnacle has the "Eye of Shanghai" - an art-tech installation hosting light shows synchronized to classical music. This level also reveals the tower's 1,000-ton steel damper (weighing 200 elephants) that stabilizes the building during typhoons.

Ground & Underground

The mall (B2-4F): B2's souvenir shops sell miniature tower models beside bubble tea stalls, while 2F's Starbucks Reserve offers sky-high brews.

Don't miss B1's "Skyscraper Gallery" comparing global giants - Burj Khalifa (828m) models stand beside Shanghai's own 632m structure.

A 340m underground artery links the tower to Jinmao's food court and Metro Line 2, its walls displaying rotating art exhibitions. Future tunnels will connect all three Lujiazui towers beneath the financial district.

Where is the Shanghai Tower Located & How to Get There

📍 Address: 501 Yincheng Middle Road, Lujiazui, Pudong, Shanghai, China

🚇 By Metro:

Take Line 2 to Lujiazui Station (Exit 6) — it’s about a 10-minute walk to the tower.

🚖 By Taxi / Didi (China’s Grab):

From The Bund – about 15 minutes, costing around RMB 20–25 (~RM15–18).
From People’s Square – around 20 minutes, costing RMB 30 (~RM22).

💡 Tip for Malaysians: If you use Didi, set the app language to English and link your Malaysian credit card for convenience.

Shanghai Tower Layout Map

The Shanghai Tower’s structure is divided into zones:

You can find interactive maps near the entrance or on the official Shanghai Tower app, which includes navigation and queue times.

Shanghai Tower Restaurants

Dining in the clouds is part of the experience!

🍽️ 118 Kitchen – Buffet-style restaurant on the 118th floor with both Chinese and Western cuisine.
🥢 Din Tai Fung (鼎泰丰) – Famous for xiao long bao (soup dumplings), located on the lower levels.
☕ Sky Lobby Café (52F) – Great spot for coffee with a view, perfect for afternoon breaks.

💡 Tip: Reserve tables for high floors in advance, especially on weekends or public holidays.

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