The world's tallest observatory and second tallest building opens in Shanghai on Wednesday.
At the Shanghai Tower observatory viewers will be able to ride up to 546 metres in less than a minute in high speed elevators and enjoy a panoramic view of the city via giant curtain glass walls from the 118th floor.
The observatory, which has been on a trial run, covers 1000 square metres and charges an entry fee of 180 yuan ($A37).
The twisting 632-metre high Shanghai Tower, designed by US architect Marshall Strabala and one of the landmarks of Shanghai, is spread over 137 floors and is the highest building in China. It's the second tallest building in the world, only surpassed by the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which is 828m.
Apart from the observatory, the tower, which is not yet fully functional, also houses offices, shops, restaurants and a hotel, spread over an area of 530,000 sq metres.
At the Shanghai Tower observatory viewers will be able to ride up to 546 metres in less than a minute in high speed elevators and enjoy a panoramic view of the city via giant curtain glass walls from the 118th floor.
The observatory, which has been on a trial run, covers 1000 square metres and charges an entry fee of 180 yuan ($A37).
The twisting 632-metre high Shanghai Tower, designed by US architect Marshall Strabala and one of the landmarks of Shanghai, is spread over 137 floors and is the highest building in China. It's the second tallest building in the world, only surpassed by the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which is 828m.
Apart from the observatory, the tower, which is not yet fully functional, also houses offices, shops, restaurants and a hotel, spread over an area of 530,000 sq metres.
Source: AAP
