Jin Mao Tower
Jin Mao Tower
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Neighborhood: Pudong
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- Lujiazui • 7 min walk
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Shannon
Suva, Fiji1,160 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
Unless you're an architectural enthusiast or wanting to do the Skywalk this observation deck is pointless. Prices are steep considering there isn't much interactive information or things part of the observation deck to make it stand out. The Skywalk is done only around half/third of the structure and not its entirety. Theres a bunch of vending machines and the free photo offered in itself has the worst Photoshopping imaginable.
Written September 24, 2024
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brist0lcelt
Portishead, UK254 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
We visited late on a Saturday afternoon, as the sun was beginning to go down and we saw some excellent views. It wasn’t too busy. It’s a big, tall building that allows you a 360 degree view of inner city Shanghai, so you should enjoy the views, provided there’s no cloud cover. The lift journey up was quick, but they missed a trick by not having the lifts on the outside of the building with glass walls. You’re in a four sided metal box and you can’t see anything to get any perception of speed. There isn’t that much else to see in Shanghai, so it’s well worth a visit.
Written October 2, 2024
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SB01
Sonning Common, UK945 contributions
Sep 2023 • Business
I stayed in the Hyatt so was able to enjoy both the inside and outer view. The architecture is what sets the building apart, combining oriental details with art deco touches. For me it is the most impressive of the 3 adjacent towers. Inside it is a sea of marble and gilt. The. Jew from the hotel reception on 54 is possibly best as there are large picture windows. If you go to the bar on 89 it’s less clear and some of the views are obstructed.
I’m or sure the skywalk is currently available as it was never mentioned, not that I would contemplate it for 1 second!
I’m or sure the skywalk is currently available as it was never mentioned, not that I would contemplate it for 1 second!
Written September 29, 2023
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Maria Floratou
Patras, Greece1,526 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
Being the third tallest building to Shanghai Tower and Shanghai World Financial Center in Shanghai, Jin Mao Tower is located in the center of Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone in Pudong. This building includes modern offices, a deluxe 5-star hotel exhibition halls, banquet halls and entertainment facilities. The 88th floor-the highest floor, is reserved for the tower's observation deck, which can hold 1000 people at any one time.
Written August 23, 2019
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aussiewanderers
Sydney, Australia606 contributions
There are three vantage points in Pudong for a spectacular view of all of Shanghai. The first to be built, the Oriental Pearl Tower (looks like a giant syringe) is the symbol of Shanghai but is now a little dated, and is the "shortest" of the three. We didn't go up this because we had read the many reviews which said it was difficult to see out of and crowded. The latter was confirmed by one of our group who was trapped up there for 2 hours waiting to get down, such was the queue for the lifts back down.
The tallest currently (soon to be exceeded by another office tower currently under consruction and about level with the Oriental Pearl Tower in height) is the World Financial Centre, more commonly refered to as the "bottle opener' because of its square hole at the top which does quite resemble its nicknname. This is currently the 3rd tallest building in the world and currently has the world's highest observation floor, its 100th floor. This is the floor at the top of the square hole. We went to this and fankly it is vastly over-rated and expensive (about 150RMB). You will hear a lot about the glass floor, but it is only glass in part, so all you get is a view directly below of the roof of the floor forming the bottom of the square opening in the building (not very exciting) or a very oblique (ie, not straight down) view of street level.
The third opion is the Jin Mao Tower. Between the other 2 options in height, it is the most attractive building, particualrly at night. It has the added attraction of being substantially hollow inside, plus it has restaurants where you can dine at a window table and enjoy a fantastic view oif the Bund and West Shanghia. So what I am saying is that the Jin Mao tower offers three attractions in one. The hollowness of the building stems form the existence of the Hyatt Hotel inside the Tower. The lobby is on about the 56th floor and all hotel rooms have their entry points on 30 or so circular galleries which face into the hollow building. So you sit in the lobby and look up about 30 stories to a glass ceiling at the level of the observation deck on the 88th floor I think. Alternatively, you can look down thru the galss ceiling on the 88th floor and see the lobby more than 30 stories below.
The restaurants are run by the Hyatt and the Hotel Concierge (on the 54th floor I think) will make a reservation for you even if you are not a hotel guest. We had a very economical but nice meal in the Italian restaurant. Make sure you reserve a window table facing the Bund. Dine after 7pm when all the lights are turned on at the Bund so you will see it in its fully lit glory. You also have a spectacular view of the colourfully lit Pearl Tower. After dinner, proceed to the central area on the same floor as the Italian restaurant where they have a lounge with soft live music and bar service. from here you can look up inside the hollow building.
The tallest currently (soon to be exceeded by another office tower currently under consruction and about level with the Oriental Pearl Tower in height) is the World Financial Centre, more commonly refered to as the "bottle opener' because of its square hole at the top which does quite resemble its nicknname. This is currently the 3rd tallest building in the world and currently has the world's highest observation floor, its 100th floor. This is the floor at the top of the square hole. We went to this and fankly it is vastly over-rated and expensive (about 150RMB). You will hear a lot about the glass floor, but it is only glass in part, so all you get is a view directly below of the roof of the floor forming the bottom of the square opening in the building (not very exciting) or a very oblique (ie, not straight down) view of street level.
The third opion is the Jin Mao Tower. Between the other 2 options in height, it is the most attractive building, particualrly at night. It has the added attraction of being substantially hollow inside, plus it has restaurants where you can dine at a window table and enjoy a fantastic view oif the Bund and West Shanghia. So what I am saying is that the Jin Mao tower offers three attractions in one. The hollowness of the building stems form the existence of the Hyatt Hotel inside the Tower. The lobby is on about the 56th floor and all hotel rooms have their entry points on 30 or so circular galleries which face into the hollow building. So you sit in the lobby and look up about 30 stories to a glass ceiling at the level of the observation deck on the 88th floor I think. Alternatively, you can look down thru the galss ceiling on the 88th floor and see the lobby more than 30 stories below.
The restaurants are run by the Hyatt and the Hotel Concierge (on the 54th floor I think) will make a reservation for you even if you are not a hotel guest. We had a very economical but nice meal in the Italian restaurant. Make sure you reserve a window table facing the Bund. Dine after 7pm when all the lights are turned on at the Bund so you will see it in its fully lit glory. You also have a spectacular view of the colourfully lit Pearl Tower. After dinner, proceed to the central area on the same floor as the Italian restaurant where they have a lounge with soft live music and bar service. from here you can look up inside the hollow building.
Written October 9, 2010
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Paul W
Eastbourne, UK2,205 contributions
We were lucky enough to be taken here by local friends who were extremely proud of the thriving modern business district, rightly so. Straight up in the express lift to 54th floor where there is a resteraunt, which at 3pm was happy to serve just coffee and ice-cream. Not sure of the cost, our host paid, but around 75RMB each. What was priceless was the location. To sit in comfort and be able to look down on the river and street traffic, we could have lingered for hours. Obviously not an experience of Old Shanghai, but if you want a feel for the energy that is Modern Shanghai give this a try.
Written March 28, 2008
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Tracy N
Singapore, Singapore27 contributions
Jul 2014 • Friends
If you are on a budget and do not wish to pay to enjoy a view similar to what you will see from the top of the Oriental Pearl Tower, this is the place to go! You can either have a tea-break at their cafe and stay as long as you want or pop by their hotel lobby for a quick view.
Written December 22, 2014
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Ralf M
Lienz, Austria2,074 contributions
Oct 2013 • Family
Jingmao Tower is a twofold site seeing spot: When you stand in front of it whit its overwhelming height and architecture, especially at evening, and the nearby other crazy towers - the "Bottle Opener" and the New Shanghai Tower; and when you go up to have a look down to the Bund and Pudong.
Here I have my secret tip: Never use the touristic entrance and go to the visitors platform! It costs money, is crowded, noisy and later in the day rather dirty.
Instead: use the hotel entrance, take a ride to the 54th floor, change elevator to the 56th floor. Here you could have an absolute great dinner and a superb view. Do not forget the coffee lounge on 56th, where you can look up another 30 floors of the hotel inside the tower!
And maybe take the elevator up for a ride to Cloud Nine, an outstanding bar with a view all over the town - if the weather is nice!
Here you can spend the money you saved for entering the touristic platform and have a drink in a decent atmosphere! And do not forget, when you look down onto those tiny skyscrapers with only fifty floors, that aside two even higher towers of the tallest Skyline of the World are waiting for you! But I prefer the view to the Bund from this tower...
Here I have my secret tip: Never use the touristic entrance and go to the visitors platform! It costs money, is crowded, noisy and later in the day rather dirty.
Instead: use the hotel entrance, take a ride to the 54th floor, change elevator to the 56th floor. Here you could have an absolute great dinner and a superb view. Do not forget the coffee lounge on 56th, where you can look up another 30 floors of the hotel inside the tower!
And maybe take the elevator up for a ride to Cloud Nine, an outstanding bar with a view all over the town - if the weather is nice!
Here you can spend the money you saved for entering the touristic platform and have a drink in a decent atmosphere! And do not forget, when you look down onto those tiny skyscrapers with only fifty floors, that aside two even higher towers of the tallest Skyline of the World are waiting for you! But I prefer the view to the Bund from this tower...
Written November 12, 2013
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San_Francisco_Arch
San Francisco, CA20 contributions
The Jin Mao Tower in the Pudong is tall. Umm, it's also big. Did I mention that it was tall? If you do insist on going, make sure you take a southern exit out of the metro, or it's going to be long circuitous walk to get back to the other side.
It's free to get up to 55th(?) floor. There are restruants on the 86-88 floors, but skip em, they're pedestrian and you're paying quite a premium for the views of umm, other big and tall buildings.
It's free to get up to 55th(?) floor. There are restruants on the 86-88 floors, but skip em, they're pedestrian and you're paying quite a premium for the views of umm, other big and tall buildings.
Written January 16, 2006
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Flo413
Cornwall, UK380 contributions
Nov 2019
Our tour took us to the viewing area, which gave us impressive views of Shanghai. There were also windows, inside, allowing views down to reception, as this is occupied by a Hyatt hotel. They also do skywalks, outside the building, for the very brave! Film, of this is shown inside.
Written November 17, 2019
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How much is the entry ticket to be on the glass walk? Can anyone help?
Also is it allowed to take cameras up there or they would take photos of us for any extra cost?
Thanks
Written April 1, 2019
There is three towers next to each other in Pudong:
1) Jin Mao, the smallest (382m) with beautiful inside view - no entrance fee
2) SWFC, the second (492m) which has an observatory on the 94F (right above the hole) with a glass floor, admission fee RMB120
3) Shanghai tower, the tallest (632m) which has an observatory deck on 118/119F (windows only), admission fee RMB160 online, RMB180 at the door. They will build an observation deck on 121F which is then about 5m higher than the deck on the Burj Khalifa (now 119F is 3m lower)
Cameras of all kind are allowed everywhere.
Written April 1, 2019
Does anybody know what’s the crowd like in the end of this month i.e after 25th of January? Are there specific timings for skywalk? How much does it cost? And are we allowed to take pictures in our own cameras, mobile phones etc? Please guide
Written January 23, 2019
The walk was not available when we went in November so can't help you there sorry
Written January 24, 2019
leledrd
Milano Marittima, Italy
Come posso prenotare per fare la skywalk sulla jin mao tower durante il mio scalo a shangai?
Written August 19, 2018
redaouniasarah
Marseille, France
bonjour ;) ,
je me rends bientot à Shangai et je souhaitai savoir quel est le prix pour visiter la tour ? peut-on réserver ou payer sur place?.
merci d'avance
Written April 2, 2018
Je suis désolé je n'ai pas vu votre question de toute façon j'étais le prix à l'intérieur d'un paquet
Written September 28, 2018
Do you not have to book in advance for the Skywalk?
Also, once on the Skywalk, do they take photos of you that you can buy?
Thanks
Written November 22, 2016
Yeh they take pictures of you! No need to book x
Written November 26, 2016
Does anyone know if there are any age restriction to go on the glass skywalk on the 88th floor? Thanks!
Written November 2, 2016
Well, I was 60+ when I were on 88th floor of Jin Mao Tower. They might have changed policy.
Why not go to the Pearl Tower glass skywalk or to the new Shanghai Tower which I consider being much better than Jin Mao Tower.
Written November 5, 2016
Bonjour à tous.
Je confirme que pour accéder en haut de la tour, il faut prendre 3 ascenseurs successifs et ensuite quelques escaliers, une dizaine de marches de mémoire.
Le site est somptueux, je dirais, une fois n'est pas coutume, incontournable !!
Bien cordialement.
Written November 23, 2015
Hi, how much are the tickets to the observatory deck?
Thanks.
Written October 3, 2015
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