Shanghai Tower's twisting silver spire is the centerpiece of the Pudong skyline. Take the world's fastest elevator (1,080 m/min) to the 119th-floor observation deck for a panoramic view of the entire city — on clear days you can see across to Suzhou. The tower also houses the highest hotel in the world (J Hotel) and a small museum on its sustainable engineering. Book tickets via Trip.com for around 180 RMB to skip the on-site queue. The best photo light is late afternoon when the Bund's colonial buildings glow gold across the river.
Address
501 Yincheng Middle Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
浦东新区银城中路501号
Highlights
- 119th-floor Observation Deck (119层观景台)360° city views; best late afternoon for golden Bund light
- World's Fastest Elevator (世界最快电梯)1,080 m/min; ride up to the 119th floor
- J Hotel (J酒店)World's highest hotel; located in the tower
- Sustainable Engineering Museum (可持续工程博物馆)Small museum on the tower's green design
- Skip-the-line Ticket (免排队门票)Book via Trip.com for ~180 RMB
For foreign visitors
- English service: full english menu
- Cards accepted: visa, master
- Booking / entry: recommended
- Best time: Late afternoon to sunset
- Wi-Fi: free
- Transit access: metro direct
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What travelers say (3 reviews)
Marcus W.·TripAdvisor·5/5
The fastest elevator in the world really does have your ears popping. View from 119F is unreal.
2026-04-18
Hannah P.·Google Maps·4/5
Book Klook tickets ahead — skip the 1-hour queue. Go right before sunset for best photo conditions.
2026-03-22
高楼控·Xiaohongshu·5/5
去过迪拜哈利法塔，上海中心的观景体验更舒服，玻璃更通透。
2026-02-15
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