Shanghai Tower

At 632 meters tall, the Shanghai Tower is China's tallest skyscraper and the world's second tallest. Its twist reduces wind pressure by 24%, and the double-layered glass saves 21% on energy costs. The tower holds offices, a hotel, and the world's highest observation deck at 562 meters.

Recommended sightseeing time:2-4 hours Address: No. 501, Yincheng Middle Road, Lujiazu i, Pudong New Area

Shanghai Tower Ticket Prices & Discounts

  • 118th Floor Observatory

    Ticket for the 118th Floor Observatory (Options Available)

  • 118th Floor + 126th Damper Show

    118th Floor Observatory + 126th Floor Damper Light Show Ticket

  • 118th Floor + Café Top

    118th Floor Top of Shanghai Observatory + 119th Floor Dinner at Café Top of Shanghai

Best Hotels Near Shanghai Tower

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  • GEM Hotel

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  • Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

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Shanghai Tower Reviews

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4/5
Went with my 2 young kids. Glad we did it. Just wished the visibility was better that day.
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4/5
The city is at your fingertips🤲
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5/5
Great lookout point, great view. We need to go on a clear day. There's also a light show on the damper!
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Was good to go with kids
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5/5
The booking was very quick.
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Shanghai Tower Tickets: Opening Hours, Map & Visiting Guide

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March 12, 2026

Shanghai Tower

Wanna experience Shanghai from 500 meters high standing on solid ground? Visit the 118th-floor observatory at Shanghai Tower, which can make it happen. In my blog, you can find everything you need including ticket details, opening hours and how to get there!​​

About Shanghai Tower

About Shanghai Tower: Height, Facts & Location

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The Shanghai Tower, a completed comprehensive property development project in Shanghai, People's Republic of China, is a super high-rise landmark skyscraper. Its height exceeds that of the nearby Shanghai World Financial Center. Currently, it is the third tallest building in the world, the tallest in China, the world's tallest green building, and features the world's highest indoor observation deck.

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Shanghai Tower Ticket Prices & Opening Hours

Shanghai Tower Ticket Prices & Opening Hours

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Opening Hours:​

  • ​Daily:​​ 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • ​Last Admission:​​ 9:30 PM
  • Hours may extend during holidays; check official website for updates.

Shanghai Tower: Observation Deck Ticket Prices​

​Ticket Type​

​Standard Price (AUD)​

​Adult​​ (Ages 26–59)

$52

​Youth/Student​​ (13–25, ID req.)

$45

​Child​​ (Ages 6–12)

$33

​Senior​​ (Ages 60+, ID req.)

$33

​Family Combo​​ (2 Adults + 1 Child)

$125

​Infants​​ (Under 6)

​FREE​

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What to See Inside Shanghai Tower

Shanghai Guanfu Museum

What to See Inside Shanghai Tower

The Shanghai Guanfu Museum has a permanent porcelain gallery, an East-West gallery, a goldware gallery and a sculpture gallery, as well as a temporary gallery. With its rich collection, you will explore the long river of Chinese civilization together.

Based on the profound Chinese culture, we create high-quality professional exhibitions with an elegant environment, emphasizing the communication between humanity and history, and highlighting the affinity of traditional culture. The various modern supporting facilities in the museum provide more meticulous and comfortable services.

Duoyun Books

What to See Inside Shanghai Tower

Duoyun Academy Flagship Store is a comprehensive bookstore and also the tallest bookstore in Shanghai. It is located on the 52nd floor of Shanghai Tower, standing at a height of 239 meters. The bookstore covers an area of approximately 2,200 square meters and integrates multiple functions such as a study, exhibition hall, conference hall, lecture hall and living room.

The Duoyun Academy Flagship Store offers a wide range of book selections and cultural and creative products, catering not only to urban white-collar workers in Lujiazui Financial City but also to tourists and book lovers from all over the world.

Top of Shanghai Observatory

What to See Inside Shanghai Tower

It is located on the 118th floor of Shanghai Tower. Take the world's fastest elevator to the 546-meter-high observation deck, overlook the 360-degree cityscape of Shanghai, count numerous famous buildings, enjoy the ever-changing natural beauty, and experience the unique feeling of being at the "Top of Shanghai".

World’s highest Summit Art and Cultural Space

What to See Inside Shanghai Tower

Tianshi 632 is located on the 125th to 126th floors of Shanghai Tower. The Tianshi Guangying Technology Interactive Show integrates multi-dimensional artistic expression methods such as multimedia images, music, lighting, projection, and laser. Under the macro framework of "audio-visual interaction" and "media layout", it connects auditory, visual, and tactile experiences through three chapters of interactive experiences, engaging in dialogue with the wind and feeling the rhythm of nature.

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Shanghai Tower location & How to Get There

Where is the Shanghai Tower located & How to Get There

Source from Shanghai Tower Official Website

🚇 ​​Take Metro to Shanghai Tower

​Line​

​Station/Exit​

​Directions​

​Line 2​

Lujiazui Station (Exit 6)

Walk through IFC Mall LG2 level directly to tower

​Line 14​

Lujiazui Station (Exit 9A)

5-min walk to tower

🚕 ​​Take Taxi to Shanghai Tower

  • ​Drop-off point:​​ Use main entrance at ​​Shiliupu Center (Gate 1)​
  • Key tunnels:
    • ​​Yan'an East Rd Tunnel​​ → Exit at Century Ave tunnel portal
    • ​​Fuxing East Rd Tunnel​​ → 5-min drive from Zhangyang Rd exit
    • ​​Dalian Rd Tunnel​​ → 10-min drive from Dongfang Rd exit

🚌 ​​Take Bus to Shanghai Tower

Stop Name

Bus Numbers

​Century Ave/Dongfang Hosp​

01, 85, 454, 584, 783, 798, 799, 992, Tunnel Line 3, Tunnel Line 4

​Pucheng Rd/Dongchang Rd​

86, 455, 795, Airport Line 5, Shangchuan Line, Cailu Line

​Pudong Ave/Dongfang Hosp​

82, 314, 339, 454, 584, 607, 796, 798, 818, 977, Tunnel Line 3, Taigao Line

​Lujiazui Ring Rd/Pucheng Rd​

Temporary stop for above routes (construction nearby)

✈️ ​​From Airports​ to Shanghai Tower

Airport

Option

Time

Details

​Pudong (PVG)​

Taxi

50 min

~40 km

PVG

Maglev + Metro

50 min

Maglev to Longyang Rd → Line 2 to Dongchang Rd

PVG

Airport Line 5 Bus

70 min

Stops at Dongfang Hospital Station

​Hongqiao (SHA)​

Taxi

40 min

~25 km

SHA

Metro Line 2

50 min

Songhong Rd → Dongchang Rd Station

🚂 ​​From Train Stations​ to Shanghai Tower

​Station​

​Route​

​Time​

​Shanghai Station​

South Sq: Line 1 → People's Sq → Line 2

40 min

North Sq: Line 4 → Century Ave → Line 2

50 min

​Shanghai South​

Line 3 → Zhongshan Park → Line 2

60 min

Line 1 → People's Sq → Line 2

50 min

⛴️ ​​Take Ferry to Shanghai Tower​

  • ​Dongchang Rd Ferry Terminal​​ → Take Bus 339 to South Pudong Rd Station
  • ​Shanghai Int'l Cruise Terminal​​ → 5 km (20-min taxi ride)

Shanghai Tower Layout Map

Shanghai Tower Layout Map

Zone​

​Floors​

​Key Features & Functions​

​Podium​

B2-B5, LG-5

​Retail/Entertainment​​: Shopping mall (L+Mall), dining, event spaces
​Parking​​: 1,800+ spaces
​Connectivity​​: Direct links to Metro Lines 2/14 via IFC Mall

​Lower Zone​

1-6 (Lobbies)
7-36

​Office Space​​: LEED-certified Class A offices
​Sky Lobby 1​​: Floor 6 (transfer elevators)

​Middle Zone​

37-55

​Office Space & Hotel Lobby​​: J Hotel Shanghai entrance
​Sky Lobby 2​​: Floor 37 (elevator transfers)

​Upper Zone​

56-85

​Hospitality​​: J Hotel Shanghai (world's highest hotel)
​Event Spaces​​: Banquet halls, conference facilities

​Top Zone​

86-128

​Observatories​​:
• Floor 118: Main observation deck (546m)
• Floor 119-121: Technical/mechanical
• Floor 125-126: Premium observation & event space
• Floor 127: Wind damper exhibit
​Crown​​: Lighting system & spire (632m)

Shanghai Hotels Recommendations

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Restaurant Recommendation

Shanghai Tower Restaurant Recommendation

Taste of China 中国味

Chef Fancy Zhao​ (9 years culinary expertise) crafts a transcendent journey through China’s epicurean landscape. Blending ​Chinese culinary heritage​​ with ​​Western techniques​​ under Panda Chef Trippaw’s guidance, guests embark on a curated odyssey: exploring UNESCO sites, savoring regional delicacies, and immersing in 5,000 years of culture—all in one transformative dining experience.

TASTE OF CHINA 中国味, nestled within Shanghai's century-old landmark "THE BUND · CITY HALL PLAZA", is a panoramic cultural experience and space. Crafted by Trip.com Group to unveil the destinations and soul of China. Multi-sensory interactive technology brings the landscapes to life. The Yellow River, as waterfalls thunder down beside you, while the Li River's mist-kissed peaks dissolve into indigo hues across your plate—each bite embodying the majesty of mountains and rivers.

Panda Chef "Cheng BaoBao" guides you through seven culinary keys, unlocking a millennia-long odyssey from ancient dynasties to modern China—deconstructing landscapes through digital art and harmonizing cultures with the alchemy of flavor. Here, global gourmets don't just savour premium Chinese cuisine—they embark on a journey from palate to soul: tasting China's flavors, experiencing its many facets, and falling in love with its essence forever.

TASTE OF CHINA 中国味 - Opening Hours

The restaurant opened on August 23, 2025. Business Hours: 10:00-22:00 | Two sessions daily: Lunch: 12:00-14:00, Dinner: 19:00-21:00 (It is recommended to arrive 2 hours in advance for costume and makeup preparation)

TASTE OF CHINA 中国味 - Address

No. LG1-03, Zone E, 215 Middle Jiangxi Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai

Location
Taste Of China 味
Address: No. [LG1-03], Basement 1, No. 215, Jiangxi Middle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
Telephone:021-1234567
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