Shanghai Tower

Shanghai Tower is one of the city’s most striking landmarks, a landmark that impresses with grandeur and grace. It is a symbol of China’s new century and technological might, of the nation’s wealth and prosperity. Shanghai Tower rises to the sky at 632 meters, being the first in the country and the third in the world in terms of height. The famous skyscraper is located in the no less famous area – the center of finance and commerce Pudong – the cradle of super-high buildings. Together with the Shanghai World Financial Center (492 m) and Jin Mao (421 m), the tower became the final element of the triad of the city’s tallest buildings. The unique postmodernist architecture is breathtaking in its swiftness, slenderness and scale. Shanghai Tower looks as if it has just stepped out of an illustration of a fantastic city of the future!

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Video: Inside Shanghai Tower

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Construction of Shanghai Tower

‘ Excavation (June 2009)
‘ Construction of underground floors (April 2010)
‘ Construction of the first floors (January 2011)
‘ March 13, 2012
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Construction

All stages of construction and fragments of the structure meet the standards of green building, the main objective of which is the most economical and environmentally justified construction and operation of buildings. For example, the unique spiral shape of the tower not only gives it an unusually graceful appearance, but is also a guarantee of increased wind resistance, which has helped to significantly save construction materials.

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‘ Gardens inside the tower
‘ Spiral-shaped form of the tower

In order to provide energy autonomy, 270 wind turbines and Asia’s most powerful diesel generator are installed on the upper floors, and collected rainwater is used for heating.

The Shanghai Tower has a high level of landscaping at 33%. At the joints of the fragments of the inner cylindrical frame, which visually divide the structure into 9 zones, luxurious gardens are laid out all around the perimeter.

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Video: Russian Ruffers Climb Shanghai Tower

Infrastructure

‘ Panorama of Shanghai

Entertainment

China’s tallest skyscraper should definitely be on the schedule of a tourist planning a trip to Shanghai. Walking around the tower, you can not only admire the high-tech creation of human hands, but also:

  • savor exquisite Chinese cuisine while enjoying a beautiful view of the city in the panoramic restaurant located on the 120th floor (about 557 meters above the ground);
  • take a dip in the azure waters of the swimming pool at a height of almost 400 meters;
  • tickle your nerves by walking on the glass floor at 470 meters high;
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  • check out the museum on the 37th floor, where you can see antique ceramics, wax sculptures, precious relics and other works of art;
  • visit all sorts of exhibitions, tours or just stroll through the stores.
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How to get there

Getting to the colorful attraction is easy: just take the 2nd subway line (green line) to Lujiazui Station, which is located directly under the Shanghai Tower.

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