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Shanghai Tower

For Shanghai at its grandest scale, take the high-speed lift to the observation deck and watch the city unfold around the Huangpu. Reserve a t…

Shanghai Tower, a modern landmark in Shanghai

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For Shanghai at its grandest scale, take the high-speed lift to the observation deck and watch the city unfold around the Huangpu. Reserve a timed entry on clear days and combine it with a walk through Lujiazui’s landmark towers.

In pictures

A closer look at Shanghai Tower

The twisting form of Shanghai Tower rising above the Lujiazui financial district
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Shanghai Tower viewed from below, its curved façade reaching the clouds
Stefan Fussan / Wikimedia Commons
The tower's distinctive twisted silhouette against a blue sky
Stefan Fussan / Wikimedia Commons

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