Jinmao Tower 88th floor observation deck

The Shanghai Jin Mao Tower is located at 88 Century Avenue in Pudong New Area, Shanghai, in the heart of the Lujiazui Financial and Trade Zone. It faces Pudong New Area to the east, overlooks Shanghai and the Huangpu River to the west, faces the Zhangyang Road commercial and trade district to the south, and borders a 100,000-square-meter central green space to the north. Climbing to the summit offers breathtaking views of Pudong.

Shanghai Jinmao Tower is located at 88 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai. It is located in the center of Lujiazui Financial and Trade Zone, facing Pudong New Area to the east, overlooking Shanghai and the Huangpu River to the west, facing the Pudong Zhangyang Road Commercial and Trade Zone to the south, and facing the 100,000 square meters of central green space to the north.

A few years ago, Jinmao Tower was the tallest building in Shanghai, but now it is the third tallest. The 88th floor observation deck is located in the Lujiazui Financial and Trade Zone and is one of the famous high-altitude observation decks in Shanghai.

The event was definitely worth it! The atrium design was the most amazing thing! Beautiful! I'll definitely bring friends and family back if I get the chance!

The 88th floor is actually quite small, but the experience of walking in the clouds is definitely worth it. I think it's even more wonderful at night; the city is even more charming under the lights than during the day!

After three years in Shanghai, I finally took advantage of the half-price tickets during the tourism festival to come and visit.

1. Transportation

Transportation is very convenient, located in the heart of Shanghai's Lujiazui area, very close to Exit 6 of Lujiazui Station on Metro Line 2. It's also surrounded by some of Shanghai's tallest buildings, including the Oriental Pearl Tower and the Corkscrew Tower.

2. Ways to buy tickets

You can buy tickets at the Jinmao Tower attraction. You can also buy tickets online through various platforms. Shanghai has a tourism festival every year, and many attractions offer half-price tickets, which is quite cost-effective.

3. Game process and content

Overall, it's a simple observation hall. After arriving at the building, I checked my ticket and waited in line for the elevator, which led to the observation hall. The hall is quite small, and the glass is a bit dirty, so photos through it aren't very good. There are also a number of telescopes available. Scan a QR code to see through them. It costs 7 yuan for two minutes, which is a good way to try it out. The view is more beautiful at night, but it's just average during the day.

4. Overall evaluation

The price/performance ratio is not particularly high, but it is still okay if it is half-price. If you don't come to Shanghai often and have more money to spend, it is okay to go there just for a while.

Once the pinnacle of Shanghai, it's long since been surpassed. While still quite high, the views are nice, but a bit less engaging. The Cloud Walk is expensive, and without a discount, it's not appealing. The value isn't great. On a good day, you can enjoy the view of both sides of the Huangpu River from the top, especially at night. However, the Jinmao Tower's location is a bit awkward. It's not as tall as the two towers behind it, and not as close to the Huangpu River as the Oriental Pearl Tower, so the views aren't as good.

Due to the weather, the crowds were minimal, and it took only 45 seconds to reach the 88th-floor observation deck. From here, you can enjoy a 360-degree bird's-eye view of Shanghai's cityscape. Telescopes are available for a fee of 1 yuan per minute, and you can also stand on the central observation steps and gaze down at the world-class hotel atrium from above. It's truly spectacular. There's also a walk in the clouds, but it wasn't open due to weather conditions. If you're not afraid of heights, give it a try on a good day; it's sure to be thrilling.

I bought a student ticket online for around 70 yuan. Perhaps because Shanghai has so many high-rise buildings, my friend and I entered two buildings but couldn't find one. It was quite awkward, and we finally found the real Jinmao Tower with the help of a security guard. Since the next few days weren't holidays, there were relatively few people. From up there, I had a clear view of the Bund and the Oriental Pearl Tower. It was great for taking photos without having to squeeze in. There's also a telescope up there that you can use coins for 30 seconds, which was fun.

We went to the observation deck on the 88th floor of the Jin Mao Tower and did not choose to go to the Oriental Pearl Tower. One reason was that the observation deck on the 88th floor of the Jin Mao Tower was the best place to see the Oriental Pearl Tower, and the other reason was of course because it was cheaper.

Here, you can take in the panoramic view of Shanghai at night, appreciate the skyscrapers along the Huangpu River, especially the dazzling Oriental Pearl Tower, which reminds me of the theme song "Are You With Me" from "Tiny Times": "This is our era."

The elevator was very fast and it made my ears a little uncomfortable, but we went up in a short while. There weren't many people at that time, and we walked around the observation deck. It was cloudy in Shanghai that day, so the visibility was not very good. The Shanghai World Financial Center is really high, and you can't see the top from the observation deck. There is a landscape in the middle called the Time Tunnel. Looking down at the interior atrium of the building, the stairs with layers of yellow lights spiraled down, which really gave you a feeling of traveling through time.

The former tallest building overlooks Shanghai. It was beautiful during the day. Because I was traveling with a tour group, time was very tight. I really wanted to send a postcard at the Love Post Office✺◟(∗❛ัᴗ❛ั∗)◞✺

Standing in the observation hall on the 88th floor and looking at the magnificent atrium, the "Time Tunnel" is truly worthy of its name.

It's truly beautiful! You can use a coin-operated telescope to see the distant scenery. A one-yuan coin seems to last a minute. The first of the three tallest buildings to be built is the Jinmao Tower. Everyone knows the Jinmao, a tower-shaped structure. It's supposedly designed by Americans, the same Chicago firm that designed the Burj Khalifa. From top to bottom, the Jinmao has eighteen distinct floors.

The ticket price is about 100 yuan per person. Because we met a tour group downstairs, we asked the tour guide to buy more tickets for us. If you buy the tickets yourself, it will cost about 180 yuan. I suggest you book it online first, otherwise it will be too expensive if you don't meet a tour group.

It's a good place to view the scenery, but be careful if you are afraid of heights.

The scenery is very good, you can see the whole Bund, and the viewing platform in the Jinmao Hotel is also a very unique place. Children with a fear of heights should be careful when watching it.

The Jinmao Tower is a landmark in Shanghai. Don't be fooled by its 88 floors; it takes only 45 seconds to get from the ground floor to the 88th floor. The 88th floor is home to an observation deck offering panoramic views of Shanghai. Telescopes are available for a fee of 1 yuan per minute. The Jinmao Tower boasts offices, restaurants, and a hotel, offering panoramic views of the Huangpu River from the balcony while dining.

Jinmao Tower is very tall and big, and you can see the Oriental Pearl Tower in the distance.

Looking down at the night of Shanghai, it is so shocking and magnificent. I can’t help but wonder where is the hometown for those who are busy traveling?

Once Shanghai's tallest commercial building, the rooftop observation deck offers a bird's-eye view of Pudong. Inside, there are some hidden gems, like Yao Ming's sneakers and basketball. P.S. Adult tickets are 120 yuan, while student tickets are 90 yuan. Enter the 88th-floor observation deck through Entrance 4 of the Jinmao Tower. (October 2017)

The highest point you can reach is the 88th floor observation hall, where there is a 340-meter-high glass plank road without guardrails. The hall looks very beautiful when you look down from the highest point.

Most sightseeing these days focuses on the Oriental Pearl Tower and the 88th floor of the Jinmao Tower, but these are actually the shortest. Next to the Jinmao Tower, the Shanghai Tower and the Shanghai World Financial Center rival each other in height. The Summit of Shanghai, currently the tallest, opened in May of this year. We found tickets to the 88th floor of the Jinmao Tower on Taobao for 45 yuan per person, so we enjoyed the night view of Shanghai from the Jinmao Tower.

One of the special features of the Jinmao Tower is that you can overlook the 88th floor. I didn’t know this before and was curious why people were looking down. But when I took a quick look, I was so scared that my heart almost jumped out.

It is very charming to appreciate the night view of Huangpu River from a high place, and it always makes people linger.

Actually, there is really nothing to see. It's just a normal high-rise building with a view. Nothing much to say. Maybe the night view is better. Anyway, there is nothing to see during the day. Maybe the weather was not very good when I went there, so I felt it was a rip-off.

The elevator reached the 88th floor in no time. The view from above was amazing.

It's so high that you can see the Oriental Pearl TV Tower from the side.

Overlooking the Huangpu River at night, you can see the prosperity of the metropolis.

On a sunny day, you can see the sunset and lights, which is worth the price of admission.

During the Spring Festival holiday, I traveled to Shanghai and booked 88 yuan tickets with a friend on Ctrip. I'd previously purchased the tickets on Dianping, but received a text message saying it was Tuniu. I couldn't book a time slot, so I had to use it the same day I bought it. I called Tuniu customer service, and they said I could choose a time slot (though I couldn't choose it on Dianping, but I could on Tuniu). I couldn't afford the hassle, so I refunded the tickets and booked a time slot on Ctrip.

My friend and I went in the morning. We wanted to save the night views for the Oriental Pearl Tower and the Shanghai World Financial Center, so we planned to explore the area during the day. You can enter directly by scanning the QR code with your e-ticket, without having to pick up a ticket. Before getting on the elevator, there's a green backdrop for photos. Once you get on, you'll get a free print. However, if you want to change the background to something like a building or night view, you'll have to pay extra—a few dozen yuan, but I personally don't think it's necessary. We waited a few minutes and then ascended. Once on the elevator, someone reminded us to look up, which felt like we were ascending into the air.

The view is okay, but not as good as at the Oriental Pearl Tower and the Shanghai World Financial Center. It's not very large, but you can walk around. Every few steps, there's a telescope for coin-operated viewing. Since it's so close to the Oriental Pearl Tower, people usually take photos with it as a backdrop. There's also an introduction to the eight scenic spots at Jinmao Tower on this level, each with its own unique charm. There's also a walk through the clouds on the outer perimeter, which I didn't try, nor did I see anyone else trying, probably due to the smog. There's also a small Jinmao stage with a wishing tree next to it. The most impressive thing about the inner circle is the Time of Light, one of the eight scenic spots. From above, you can see circles of golden light, and you can see to the bottom. There are also several gift shops, and the prices are reasonable and acceptable, much cheaper than those at the Shanghai World Financial Center.

All in all, it's worth a visit for the first time. The night view is definitely better.

I booked the tickets online and scanned the QR code to get in. The elevator was very stable and fast, but the visibility was 0 on the day I got on, which was a pity.

The hotel, the view from the upper floor is amazing!!!

I was worried the Oriental Pearl Tower would be too crowded, so I went to the Jin Mao Tower instead. Going up around 4 or 5 pm gives you a great view of Shanghai at dusk and night. The observation deck is quite large, overlooking the atrium of the Grand Hyatt Jinmao. Worth a visit.

When I went there, there was smog, and I reached the 88th floor in 45 seconds.

From the observation deck, you can overlook Pudong and take in the skyscrapers. There's even a hole where you can see the honeycomb-like layers, which is quite a sight. It's free on your birthday! Are you tempted to go?

You must go there during good weather or at night to see the night view. I went there during the Shanghai Tourism Festival and it was half price, which was quite cost-effective. The elevator was super fast and the service quality was also very good. There are places to buy souvenirs, sandwiches and coffee on the top floor.

The 88th floor observation deck of the Jinmao Tower is located in the Lujiazui Financial and Trade Zone and is one of Shanghai's famous high-altitude observation decks.

The glass curtain wall in the observation hall offers a wide view, overlooking the urban scenery on both sides of the Huangpu River and the magnificent scenery of the Yangtze River Estuary.

You can also overlook the atrium of the Jinmao Hyatt Hotel from the observation hall. This atrium building is called a "time and space tunnel" by the architect.

The two direct elevators in the building, which run at 9.1 meters per second, can be called "time machines" and can reach the top of the building in just 45 seconds.

Jinmao Tower is just okay, just take a walk around it

The Jinmao Tower is the syringe in the kitchen set. As Shanghai's third-tallest skyscraper, it houses offices, a hotel, a convention center, and a shopping mall, making it a comprehensive skyscraper. This time, I went to the 88th floor observation deck. The elevator was fast, reaching the 88th floor in less than a minute. This is an observation deck, offering a different perspective than the Oriental Pearl Tower. However, aside from the view, there's little else to enjoy. I hope they'll add more entertainment options in future developments to ensure a worthwhile visit.

Transportation: It is close to Nanjing East Road Station, which can be reached by taking Line 2 or Line 10, or People's Square Station, which can be reached by taking Line 1, Line 2, or Line 8.

Cost: 120

There were too many people, so I couldn't find a good spot to take photos of the outside from the 88th floor. However, the interior was also spectacular.

The Jinmao Tower is a place where you can overlook the panoramic view. Remember to go there on a sunny day. If it is raining or foggy, don't waste your money. The same goes for the Oriental Pearl Tower.

The 88th-floor observation deck at the Jinmao Tower, one of the first 4A tourist attractions in China, boasts an area of 1,520 square meters and a height of 340.1 meters. It is currently the tallest and largest observation deck in China, and has been awarded a Guinness World Record for Shanghai World Expo. The deck is luxuriously decorated, entirely made of imported natural marble, with the wall stone only 3 mm thick. The glass curtain wall offers a wide view, allowing visitors to take in the cityscapes on both sides of the Huangpu River and the magnificent scenery of the Yangtze River Estuary. Here, you can enjoy breathtaking sunrises and sunsets.

The ticket is 100 yuan, and it is 215 yuan for a combined ticket with the aquarium on Tongcheng.com, which is equivalent to 65 yuan. Unfortunately, it has been rainy these few days due to the plum rain season, and visibility is very low, making the towering view of the sky seem like a dream. However, my cousin and her classmates still hold the idea of not giving up since they have come, and climbed this "Tower of Babel" after dusk.

We bought a combined ticket for the Jinmao Tower Observation Deck and the aquarium online for 215 yuan. The 88th-floor observation deck costs 100 yuan, but Tongcheng.com lists it with the aquarium for 215 yuan, which translates to 65 yuan. Unfortunately, it's the rainy season these past few days, and visibility is low, making the towering view seem like a dream. But my cousin and her classmates, determined to climb this "Tower of Babel" after dusk, decided to go all the way from the basement to the 88th floor in just 45 seconds. My ears tingled in the elevator. I imagine it's the same on planes. Later, the clouds cleared, allowing us to see the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and the boats on the Huangpu River, but the Bund was unclear. After we emerged, we finally made out the Jinmao Tower's spire, a beam of angelic light. It reminded me of the movie "Babel," where human arrogance breeds conflict and struggle, and only unity and tolerance can bring success. We waited a while longer before the clouds parted a bit, and we could see the cruise ships of various insurance companies and banks on the Huangpu River, though the photos weren't very clear. After we came down, the clouds around the spire of the Jinmao Tower dispersed, and the light was so bright, as if an angel had descended.

It feels pretty good, you can stand on a high place and see the Bund in Shanghai.

The floor is high and the elevator is fast; the night view is okay, but the glass reflection makes it difficult to take pictures; the view into the middle of the lobby is quite impressive. It used to be the highest, now it is the second, and will soon be the third.

If you have been fascinated by Shanghai by the Huangpu River, then when you climb to the top floor of the Jinmao Tower, you will be completely conquered by the bustling night Shanghai!

I bought it on Alitrip, and it was very cheap. I was originally debating between the Oriental Pearl Tower, Jinmao Tower, and Shanghai Tower, but I ultimately chose Jinmao. The elevators there are super fast, and they have the tallest mailbox. Buying a postcard and stamping it is a great option, whether you're mailing it or keeping it as a souvenir. The night view from up there is amazing; standing there gives you the illusion of being in Shanghai.

Actually, this is a really bad attraction. I waited in line for more than two hours for the elevator, stayed on the top floor of more than 300 meters for less than ten minutes, and waited in line for more than an hour before taking the elevator down. Although the elevator only takes 45 seconds to go up and down. How to say it, I always want to see it if I haven't seen it, but I think it's just so-so after seeing it.

I waited in a long line. I didn't feel scared at night. I don't know what it feels like during the day.

A big advantage of traveling off-season is that there are fewer tourists and no lines. I bought my ticket and immediately jumped into the elevator to the rooftop. The night view was truly breathtaking upon exiting. There's a mailbox in the observation deck, said to be the tallest in the world. I sent a postcard to my boyfriend, eager to share the view and my feelings.

The Jin Mao Tower's 88th-floor observation deck, at 340.1 meters tall and covering 1,520 square meters, is currently the largest in China. Luxuriously decorated, it's crafted entirely from imported natural marble, with the walls boasting a mere 3mm thickness. Its glass curtain walls offer expansive views, offering breathtaking vistas of the cityscapes on both sides of the Huangpu River and the Yangtze River Estuary. Two direct elevators, each traveling at 9.1 meters per second, transport visitors from the basement level to the 88th-floor observation deck in just 45 seconds. Here, visitors can admire breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, and embrace the ever-changing blue sky and white clouds.

I didn't even wait for the Oriental Pearl Tower, but was tricked into going to the Jinmao Tower by a local director. The view of the city and the scenery from a high building is completely different, so even if you're afraid of heights, you have to go up there to see it. So, the days I was in Shanghai were mostly covered in a slight haze, and the photos I took were also gray, but my mood couldn't have been better!

The basic ticket is 120 yuan, which is the cost of taking the elevator up and down 88 floors to see the view from above. There is a set meal at the ticket office, which is the ascent and afternoon tea on the 87th floor, which is 258 yuan per person. The view is beautiful, overlooking the Bund and observing several tall buildings up close. However, this set meal is really a rip-off. The portion is very delicate, and the taste is only so-so. The 87th floor itself offers afternoon tea for 288 yuan, with many varieties and the price is not much more expensive. I really don't understand the meaning of offering such a set meal to ascend the building, and I was immediately unhappy.

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The 88th floor of the Jinmao Tower, 88 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area (near Lujiazui Station on Line 2). Compared to the Oriental Pearl Tower, I personally prefer the Oriental Pearl Tower for two reasons. First, I personally recommend only climbing to the second sphere of the Oriental Pearl Tower; there's no need to climb to the third, as the views are essentially the same. Second, if you buy a package ticket for the Oriental Pearl Tower, you can enjoy the buffet provided by the sky buffet restaurant, which is a very good option. You can also choose to board a yacht along the Huangpu River at night to enjoy the night view of Shanghai. This experience is much more cost-effective than the Jinmao Tower no matter how you look at it. The staff are all very friendly, and there are usually a lot of people, no matter what time of year.

Go to the top of the syringe to see the egg beater and bottle opener. It feels great to overlook the Huangpu River, but the security guard at the gate has a bad attitude.

The scenery is nice. Standing on it, you can see the Oriental Pearl Tower and several other buildings. The bottom is also a good place to take pictures!

The view is very wide. I bought a student ticket for 90 yuan. There were many people and I waited in line for a long time.

The Jin Mao Tower, also known as the Jin Mao Building, is located in the Lujiazui Financial and Trade Zone on the banks of the Huangpu River in Pudong New Area, Shanghai. Standing 420.5 meters tall, it is currently the second-tallest skyscraper in Shanghai (as of August 2008), the fourth-tallest building in mainland China, and the tenth-tallest building in the world. Construction began in 1994 and was completed in 1998. The building has 88 floors above ground, 93 including the spire, and three floors underground.

A night cruise along the Huangpu River and a panoramic view of the Bund from the 88th floor of the Jinmao Tower is a classic Shanghai tourist attraction. If you have the chance, be sure to visit!

The photos were taken with a camera from many years ago, so they are too blurry. Some were taken outside Jinmao, and some were taken inside of it, showing the night view of Shanghai. There was also a wax figure of Jackie Chan that was on display at that time. The 88th floor is really high, and you can see everything in Shanghai from here.

Very high, high, high! The elevator went very fast, and then nothing happened...

It's cheaper and newer. We walked up again and bought tickets. Adults paid 120 yuan, and students 90 yuan. The elevator was very stable and fast. I barely felt anything. I got to the 88th floor in no time. It was just a little uncomfortable in my ears. So high-tech! From the 88th floor, I could see the entire Bund at night: Shanghai at night, ablaze with lights! Coming to Shanghai, I felt like we were Shantou Li!

The observation deck on the 88th floor of the Jinmao Tower offers a panoramic view of Shanghai. The exhibition hall inside is very unique.

The fastest elevator was indeed a bit scary for me, but the scenery was amazing. The Huangpu River was in full view. Although it was a rainy and gray day when I went there, it was still quite charming.

The observation deck on the 88th floor of the Jinmao Tower offers a panoramic view of most of Shanghai.

Standing high and looking far, you can see the night view of Shanghai

The 88th-floor observation deck of the Jinmao Tower, one of the first 4A-level tourist attractions in China, is currently the tallest and largest in China, holding a Guinness World Record. Two vertical elevators, each traveling at 9.1 meters per second, can carry 33 passengers at a time, taking visitors from the basement level to the 88th floor in just 45 seconds. From this vantage point, you can take in the panoramic views of Shanghai, with skyscrapers lining both sides of the Huangpu River and hundreds of boats vying for the current. Experience the breathtaking scenery of "the setting sun and the solitary wild geese soaring together, the autumn waters and the vast sky blending into one." After admiring the exterior, you can gaze down at the world-class hotel atrium, measuring 27 meters in diameter. Its 28 circular corridors, illuminated by neon lights, shimmer golden. Each corridor resembles a series of art galleries, a breathtaking spectacle. This breathtaking scene is truly captivating, and you'll be tempted to capture it with your camera. The Jin Mao Tower's unparalleled hotel atrium has been praised by architects, scientists, and writers as "shared space", "golden annual rings", and "time-space tunnel".



The night view from the 88th-floor observation deck is a true delight. The Bund, known as the "World Architecture Expo," is ablaze with dazzling lights, a breathtaking spectacle. In the distance, the lights on the elevated roads and bridges shimmer like a rainbow, vying with the stars and the moon. The scene is like being transported to a fairyland.



The 88th-floor observation deck houses China's highest "Sky Post Office"—the Jin Mao Tower's 88th-floor observation deck postal service, offering valuable postal items and special services. The observation deck also offers digital photography services, allowing visitors to create lasting memories.

The sightseeing elevator in the Jinmao Tower. I took this photo when it reached the top floor, the 88th floor. I didn't feel anything when going up, but my ears felt a little uncomfortable when going down, because the elevator was running at a speed of 9.1 meters per second and it ended in just 45 seconds.

I went up to the 88th floor with my friends and sat quietly waiting for the sunset. The busy city began to twinkle with stars. Everything was beautiful when the twilight came.

Our third stop was the 88th-floor observation deck of the Jin Mao Tower in the Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone. From the ground, the towering buildings, shrouded in bamboo shoots, seemed to collapse beneath us. The Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai's second-tallest skyscraper, and the Shanghai World Financial Center, China's tallest, are both nearing completion. The Shanghai Tower, another new height, is also nearing completion.

The Jinmao Li elevator ascends and descends at a speed of 9 meters per second, reaching the top in 45 seconds. For those experiencing eardrum discomfort, slightly opening your mouth can help alleviate the pressure.

I found the photo spot I took on the Bund two days ago. Haha, I have to say, the sky in Shanghai is really blue. The observation deck isn't very big, but it gives you a panoramic view of Shanghai. There's even a love mailbox inside for sending postcards.

The ticket office and elevator entrance of the Observation Hall are both on the B1 floor. After buying the tickets, because there were too many people but there were only two elevators, the number of people entering the elevator was limited. After waiting for a while, it was finally our turn.

The building's two direct elevators are like time machines, reaching the top floor in about 40 seconds. Because of their high speed, the elevators can cause ear discomfort, similar to taking off from an airplane. The elevator attendants advise everyone to open their mouths for a better feeling.

Standing 340.1 meters tall and boasting a floor area of 1,520 square meters, this highly regarded tourist destination features two ultra-high-speed elevators that travel at 9.1 meters per second, capable of carrying 33 passengers at a time. They can be transported from the underground level to the 88th floor in just 45 seconds, offering an unprecedented speed experience.

The elevator takes only 45 seconds to reach the destination. From the observation deck, you can overlook Shanghai and enjoy the beautiful night view of Shanghai.