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.
Address
5033 Yitian Road, Futian District, Shenzhen
福田区益田路 5033 号
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
For foreign visitors
- English service: partial english
- Cards accepted: visa, master
- Booking / entry: required
- Best time: Sunset (45 min before) for golden hour + city lights
- Wi-Fi: free
- Transit access: metro direct
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What travelers say (5 reviews)
Daniel R.·TripAdvisor·5/5
562m Free Sky deck — China's second-tallest observation. Less crowded than Shanghai Tower, and the bird's-eye view of the Futian CBD grid is unreal.
2026-04-08
深圳上班族·Xiaohongshu·5/5
115层云际观光，¥200票价比上海贵但人少多了。日落时段直接秒杀广州塔，强推。
2026-03-22
Marcus T.·Google Maps·4/5
Book online ahead — walk-up tickets sell out by 3pm in peak season. Bring ID. Sunset slot is the prize but go up 30 min early.
2026-04-19
ChinaSkyline·YouTube·5/5
Filmed a drone-less 4K of the city from up there — the moving floor section over the elevator shaft is wild. Don't skip it.
2026-02-15
Leah K.·Ctrip·4/5
On a clear day you can see all the way to Hong Kong. Skip the bundle restaurant deal — eat at Coco Park downstairs instead.
2026-03-30
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