Shanghai Tower

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The Shanghai Tower is definitely worth visiting! It's a fascinating experience, and I highly recommend it. The prices are reasonable, and surprisingly, there aren't large crowds, which makes the visit more enjoyable. The best time to go is just before sunset for an unforgettable view. For an extra fee, you can go all the way to the top of the building, which I think is definitely worth it. There’s also an audio animation available that explains how the tower was built, which adds an interesting layer to the experience. One of the coolest features is the incredibly fast elevator, which is the fastest in the world! It’s an experience in itself. Tickets don’t need to be paid for in advance, and you can purchase them either with a card, cash, or Alipay, which makes the whole process quite convenient. All in all, I highly recommend visiting the Shanghai Tower. It’s a unique and memorable experience that you shouldn't miss!

If you have a thing for watching city from the top, you must go up the viewing platform in Shanghai Tower. This is the tallest building in Shanghai so far. On a clear day you can see all around Shanghai and the nearby tower buildings. It is worth a visit to get a feel of Shanghai high rises.

3rd tallest Tower in the World as of 2025 and definitely a must visit when in Shanghai. The observation deck on the 118 and 119 floor gives you amazing 360 degree views from Shanghai. There is surprisingly no queues for tickets and prices start from 180 RMB to the observation level. For 246 RMB you can go to the top where there is some sort of exhibition. The lift goes up in around 55 seconds and you can stay as long or as short as you want. There is a cafe and restaurant available as well as a gift shop. Once you finish you can then get some food in the food court downstairs. Best time to visit I is on a nice day with clear view close to sunset so you can catch the time when Shanghai lights up.

You would need to make reservation to go up the tower. In order to enjoy the view, you have to purchase a drink or cake, ie coffee or tea or some others. Its worth a visit to see the bund and shanghai. Night view seems better with all the city lights are up. Prepared to see more crowds in the evening/night.