The 599m glass-and-steel spire — China's 2nd-tallest tower and home to the highest 360° observation deck in mainland China.
At a glance
- What it is
- Landmark
- Also known as
- 平安金融中心 (Píng'ān Jīnróng Zhōngxīn)
- Opening hours
- 9:30 AM – 10 PM
- Time needed
- 1.5-2 hours
- Best time to visit
- Sunset (45 min before) for golden hour + city lights
- Getting there
- Metro to the door
- English
- Some English signage
- Cards accepted
- Visa, Mastercard
- Entry
- Passport booking required
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
- Address
- 5033 Yitian Road, Futian District, Shenzhen · 福田区益田路 5033 号
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Ping An Finance Center opened in 2017 as Shenzhen's defining skyline anchor — taller than the Empire State Building plus the Eiffel Tower stacked. The 599m, 115-story tower is owned by Ping An Insurance and houses the world's highest observation deck at 562m. The Free Sky deck on Floor 116 charges 188 RMB; the elevator hits 10 m/s and reaches the top in 55 seconds. The view spans Hong Kong's New Territories on a clear day. Visit at sunset for the city-lighting-up moment; the air pollution clearing window (Oct-Dec mornings, May after rain) is when the long-distance view truly opens up. The on-floor exhibit is sparse but the floor-to-ceiling glass is unobstructed. Foreign passport required at security; the line moves quickly on weekdays.
Highlights
- Free Sky Observation Deck (562 m)Highest 360° deck in mainland China; 188 RMB
- Floor 116 glass-floor sectionVertigo-tested only; faces Futian's CBD
- Sunset windowPhotographers' favorite; book the 17:00 slot to ride out dusk
What Chinese travelers actually do here
Distilled from Chinese-language travel notes — the practical tips most English guides miss.
- ▸Visibility makes or breaks the visit; autumn mornings (October to December) and the clear window after May rain open the long-distance Hong Kong view.
- ▸Book the late-afternoon slot so one ticket buys daylight, sunset and the city lighting up, all from the same spot.
- ▸Bring your passport; security requires it and the line moves faster on weekdays than weekends.
- ▸The on-floor exhibits are sparse, so don't linger; the floor-to-ceiling unobstructed glass is the whole point.
- ▸Avoid humid summer afternoons when haze drops visibility and the deck feels like staring into white fog.
- ▸Take Metro Line 1 or 3 to Futian Station, Exit 5, which surfaces right at the tower base, no street walking.
- ▸Sunset light hits the western glass first; stand on that side around 45 minutes before dusk for the best frame.
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Frequently asked questions about Ping An Finance Center
- How tall is Ping An Finance Center in Shenzhen?
- Ping An Finance Center stands at 599 meters with 115 floors — China's third-tallest skyscraper and the world's fourth-tallest as of 2026, behind only Burj Khalifa, Merdeka 118, and Shanghai Tower. Completed in 2017, it anchors Shenzhen's Futian CBD and houses Ping An Group's global headquarters along with the Free Sky observation deck at 562 meters.
- How much are tickets to the Free Sky observation deck?
- Adult tickets to the Free Sky observation deck (Levels 116–118) cost ¥220 at the gate, ¥180 if booked through Klook or Trip.com 24 hours ahead. Children under 1.2 m enter free; seniors 60+ pay ¥110. The ticket includes the high-speed elevator ride (one of the world's fastest at 10 m/s) plus access to the 116F glass observation hall and the 118F outdoor sky deck — weather permitting.
- When is the best time to visit Free Sky at Ping An Finance Center?
- Clear-sky days are non-negotiable — Shenzhen's autumn (October–December) offers the highest visibility, with Pearl River Delta views regularly stretching 50+ km to Hong Kong on the best days. Aim for late-afternoon arrival (4:00 PM) to catch daylight, sunset, and the city lighting up — the whole sequence in 90 minutes. Avoid summer afternoons when humid haze cuts visibility to under 10 km.
- How do I get to Ping An Finance Center from central Shenzhen?
- Metro Line 1 or Line 3 to Futian Station is the fastest route — Exit 5 surfaces directly at the tower's base. From OCT it is Line 1 five stops; from Shekou take Line 2 four stops to Civic Center and transfer. Hong Kong day-trippers arrive via Lok Ma Chau / Futian Checkpoint — Metro Line 4 connects from there in 15 minutes. Free Sky elevators run from the south podium entrance.
- Should I pick Ping An Free Sky or KK100 for Shenzhen skyline views?
- Ping An Free Sky is taller (562 m vs KK100's 384 m), newer (2017 vs 2011), and has the iconic outdoor sky deck on Level 118 — the best raw view in Shenzhen. KK100 in Luohu costs less (¥80) and gives the classic old-downtown angle including Hong Kong from a different direction. If you only do one, Free Sky wins on altitude and modernity; KK100 is the budget pick for repeat visitors.
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