Shanghai Tower
上海中心大厦
Shanghai Tower is a paid high-rise sightseeing POI in Lujiazui, with the Top of Shanghai Observatory on the 118th floor and official English information confirming its address and visitor experience.
Updated 2026-06-27
Direct Answer
Book Shanghai Tower only after checking weather visibility and the official or verified ticket channel; bring the passport or document used for booking if required, and keep Lujiazui or the Bund as a backup if clouds or queues weaken the view.
Lujiazui · 8 min walk
Observation deck operating window: last entry 21:30
2 price tiers listed below
Foreign Visitor Rules
- English support
- Partial
- Difficulty score
- 3 / 5
- Notes
- Foreign visitors should use the official or authorized booking channel, keep the exact passport or identity document used for booking, and confirm whether the live channel accepts foreign phone numbers or cards.
Visit Rule Summary
- Admission
- Paid
- Ticket required
- Yes
- Reservation required
- Yes
- Time slot required
- Yes
- Entry window
- Observation deck operating window: last entry 21:30
- Crowd note
- Paid ticket, weather visibility, queues, and real-name purchase channels
Ticket And Visit Rules
Book, enter, and price the visit without reading a long rules block.
Opening Times
- Observation deck operating windowYear-round unless official notices say otherwiseOpen: 08:30Last entry: 21:30Close: 22:00Common published operating window from major ticketing platforms; official English scenic page confirms the observatory but does not publish a full ticket schedule in the checked material.
Booking And Ticket Channels
- Shanghai Tower English official informationChannel type: Official WebsiteOnline booking address: https://en.shanghaitower.com/shagnhai.htmlOfficial English information page; use current official or authorized sales channel before arrival.The checked English official page confirms the Top of Shanghai Observatory but does not expose complete live ticket inventory.
- Shanghai Tower authorized online ticketing fallbackChannel type: Official WebsiteOnline booking address: https://www.klook.com/en-US/activity/4333-shanghai-tower-observation-deck-shanghai/English online booking marketplace; verify passport/name requirements and cancellation policy before purchase.Use as an English booking fallback when an official English purchase flow is not available.
Do not rely on walk-up ticketing until the official or authorized same-day channel confirms availability; carry the original booking document.
Ticket Price Tiers
- 118F observatory adult ticketStandard adultReference public/partner price; confirm in the active official or authorized sales channel.CNY 180
- Child / student / senior concessionEligible concession visitorsEligibility and document requirements vary by channel; confirm before booking.CNY 90
Payment And App Access
- Foreign card
- Unconfirmed
- Cash backup
- Yes
- Note
- Foreign-card support is not consistently confirmed in official English material. Prepare Alipay/WeChat Pay, an authorized English booking channel, or local assistance before arrival.
Access And Navigation
- Nearest metro
- Lujiazui
- Station exit
- Use current map-app exit guidance on the visit day.
- Walk time
- 8 minutes
- Navigation address
- Shanghai Tower, No 479 Lujiazui Ring Road / 501 Yincheng Middle Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
- Recommended entrance
- Shanghai Tower sightseeing entrance / Top of Shanghai Observatory
- Recommended exit
- Return to Lujiazui Station or nearby mall pickup point
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- Drop-off
- Shanghai Tower sightseeing entrance / Top of Shanghai Observatory
- Taxi note
- Show driver: Shanghai Tower, No 479 Lujiazui Ring Road / 501 Yincheng Middle Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai. Traffic controls or pedestrian zones may move the final drop-off point.
- Walking entry
- Use map navigation for the final approach and follow on-site security, police, or venue staff instructions.
Suggested Visit Flow
Use the existing POI fields to move from arrival to exit.
- ArriveShanghai Tower, No 479 Lujiazui Ring Road / 501 Yincheng Middle Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
- EnterShanghai Tower sightseeing entrance / Top of Shanghai Observatory
- 118th-floor skyline view60 minutes · 118th-floor skyline view is a core reason to include Shanghai Tower in a first-time Shanghai route.
- Fast elevator experience30 minutes · Fast elevator experience is a core reason to include Shanghai Tower in a first-time Shanghai route.
- Lujiazui tower cluster photos30 minutes · Lujiazui tower cluster photos is a core reason to include Shanghai Tower in a first-time Shanghai route.
- ExitReturn to Lujiazui Station or nearby mall pickup point
Visit Duration Model
- Quick
- 60 minutes
- Standard
- 120 minutes
- Deep
- 180 minutes
- Family
- 150 minutes
- Mobility limited
- 165 minutes
- Method
- Estimated from POI scope, public-area walking depth, optional paid sub-venues, queue risk, and first-time foreign visitor navigation friction.
First-Time Recommendation
- Level
- Recommended
- Status
- Source Backed Initial Detail
- Reason
- Shanghai Tower is a high-signal Shanghai POI, but visitors should plan around paid ticket, weather visibility, queues, and real-name purchase channels.
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Available: Yes Use venue or surrounding mall/public restrooms; exact location should be checked on-site. Gap: English signage is not consistently confirmed in checked official English materials.
- Information Or Service Point
- Available: Unconfirmed Look for venue, mall, tourist-service, or police/service desks near the main visitor flow. Gap: No single district-wide service desk is guaranteed across all sub-venues.
Services
- Manual Assistance
- Available: Unconfirmed Ask official venue staff, mall service desks, or tourist-service points when available. Show the POI name, passport if ticketed, and booking confirmation if applicable; keep a Chinese address ready for staff or drivers. Gap: English and passport-handling support varies by venue or booking channel.
Experience Modules
118th-floor skyline view
118th-floor skyline view is a core reason to include Shanghai Tower in a first-time Shanghai route.
60 minutesFast elevator experience
Fast elevator experience is a core reason to include Shanghai Tower in a first-time Shanghai route.
30 minutesLujiazui tower cluster photos
Lujiazui tower cluster photos is a core reason to include Shanghai Tower in a first-time Shanghai route.
30 minutesRisks To Check
- Paid ticket, weather visibility, queues, and real-name purchase channels
- Holiday and weekend crowd levels can change the visit flow.
- Weather, air quality, or riverfront conditions can reduce comfort or visibility.
Backup Plan
If visibility is weak, skip paid tower entry and use free Lujiazui malls, Pudong Riverside, or the Bund for skyline photos.
FAQ
Do I need a ticket for Shanghai Tower?
Shanghai Tower has a paid/timed-entry component. Use the official or authorized channel and confirm passport/name requirements before visiting.
Source field: visitRules.ticketRequiredWhat should foreign visitors check first for Shanghai Tower?
Check the current ticket channel, document requirements, opening window, weather visibility, and refund or cancellation policy before departure.
Source field: foreignVisitorRules.notesChinese Phrase Cards
Please take me to Shanghai Tower.
Use this when asking a driver, hotel desk, or nearby staff for routing help.Can I buy a ticket or enter with a foreign passport?
Use this at ticket windows, service desks, or staffed entrances when document rules are unclear.Related Graph
Nearby Shanghai route pairings
- lujiazui
Published Shanghai POI that can pair with or back up Shanghai Tower.
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Published Shanghai POI that can pair with or back up Shanghai Tower.
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Sources
- Shanghai Tower - International Services Shanghaiofficial · checked 2026-06-27
- Top of Shanghai Observatory - Shanghai Tower official siteofficial · checked 2026-06-27
- Shanghai Tower tickets and timings - Klook Englishplatform · checked 2026-06-27
- International Services Shanghai scenic spotsofficial · checked 2026-06-27
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Field Gaps
- paymentRules.foreignCardSupportedunconfirmed · Official English material checked for this POI does not consistently confirm foreign-card acceptance.
- mapRefs.providerPlaceIdsmissing_official_confirmation · Official pages do not publish stable Amap, Baidu, Google, or Apple Maps provider IDs.
- facilities.englishSignageneeds_field_confirmation · English signage availability varies by sub-venue or on-site facility and is not fully specified in official English sources.