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Shanghai Tower
Best time to visit
Late afternoon into early evening is ideal; arrive about 45 minutes before sunset to watch daylight turn into city lights, and visit on weekdays to avoid crowds.
Budget tips
Observation deck tickets typically cost from CNY 180 to 220; book timed-entry online for small discounts, check family or senior rates, and compare combined tourist passes for savings.
Recommended for
Architecture enthusiasts, Photography enthusiasts, Couples, Urban explorers
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Quick facts: Mirar hacia arriba la forma espiral ascendente da la sensación de estar siendo tragado por un enorme remolino de vidrio. La torre completa domina el horizonte con una altura de 632 metros. El ascensor de alta velocidad tiene una velocidad máxima de aproximadamente 20.5 metros por segundo, pudiendo llevarte en muy poco tiempo a la zona de observación por encima del centenar de pisos. Los oídos sentirán una ligera presión.
Highlights: Al caminar por el espacio entre la carcasa y la estructura de la torre se pueden descubrir jardines aéreos continuos. Lo más llamativo es el espacio de observación en el piso 118. Desde allí se puede sentir el corte del viento en la altura y las sutiles vibraciones bajo el vidrio. En la noche, la fachada refleja una luz azul plateada en degradado que, junto con el eco producido en las grietas en espiral del cuerpo de la torre, crea la ilusión de poder escuchar el sonido del viento deslizándose a lo largo de la espiral.
Insider tips
- Buy a timed ticket online to skip the ticket queue and secure a sunset slot.
- Head to the north-facing windows for the best views of the Bund and Huangpu River, and use the glass-floor area for dramatic photos.
- Bring a light jacket, higher floors can feel noticeably cooler and windier than street level.
- Avoid weekends and Chinese public holidays; early weekday mornings are the calmest if you want fewer people.
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