Shanghai Tower 118th Floor Observatory

Shanghai from the sky
Shanghai Tower Observatory

Take the world's fastest elevator to the 546m-high skyscraper observatory and experience the special moment when the city meets the sky. At the Shanghai Tower Observatory, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the city, with the scenery of both banks of the Huangpu River and the forest of buildings, and appreciate the changing skyline depending on the time and season. In the exhibition hall, explore the architectural secrets and structural features of the building through interactive experiences that combine light, sound, and cutting-edge electronic technology, and enjoy a time to directly feel the charm of skyscraper architecture created by science and art.

Must-see highlights

There is a highlight you shouldn't miss. It is a huge damping device weighing 1,000 tons, also known as the 'national major technical equipment'. This device is installed deep inside the building and plays a key role in protecting the Shanghai Tower from strong winds and earthquakes. You will have a special moment to check this internal structure up close, which you cannot normally see, and directly experience the sophistication and stability of skyscraper architecture made with cutting-edge technology.