Shanghai World Financial Center « THE DREAM IN ACTION

February 25, 2009
Posted by Ryan Graves

Shanghai World Financial Center

On Saturday afternoon I went to the top of the Shanghai World Financial Center. This sky scraper is the tallest building in the world (if you don’t count the spire on top of others). And, it’s the tallest structure in China. The building stands 492 meters high or 1,615 ft. The technology in this building was very impressive. Everything from the urinals to the elevators were top notch. As you can see in the picture to the left there is a walk-way in the middle of the open circle. This walkway is the observatory deck and has parts of the floor that are glass so you look directly down under you to the depths of Shanghai‘s financial district. The views of Shanghai can’t be beat from this building, and as long as you catch it on a clear day to avoid the thick Shanghai pollution, you’re sure to get some great photos.

The building to the right (in the picture), Jin Mao Tower, used to be the highest in the world, then Sears and The Petronas Towers were built. In true Chinese 1 up man-ship fashion the Shanghai World Financial Center was built (as the tallest in the world). Now, with the Chicago Spire and Burj Dubai planned, Shanghai has already broken ground and gotten approval on yet another world record sky scrapper. The crazy thing is that this new building will be right across the street from this one!

With 2 weeks of Shanghai experience under my belt, the most obvious thing that stands out is the impressive architecture of Shanghai’s 71 sky scrappers. The city is much more spread out than NYC or other metropolis’s. At first glance you may think it’s smaller, but as you drive for 10-20 minutes on the highway and realize that you’re still downtown, you realize just how impressive and massive this city of 21 million actually is.

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foti

Hi Ryan,
The tallest The building currently is TAIPEI 101 @ 508m high!, Not what you are saying. ( Jin Mao Tower, used to be the highest in the world, then Sears and The Petronas Towers were built. In true Chinese 1 up man-ship fashion the Shanghai World Financial Center was built (as the tallest in the world). Now, with the Chicago Spire and Burj Dubai planned)

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billybob555555

The Shanghai World Financial Center doesn't even look like that.. There is no circular aperture! The picture you have posted is not even a real picture.. All it is is the architect's original vision, which never materialized due to protests over the originally-intended circular shape of the aperture. How could you have GONE to this building, paid the ridiculous $23 admission fee, and not even noticed that the aperture at the top is a TRAPEZOID, and not a circle???? Pay attention next time!!!

Mambo

The picture looks cool..So the world's most attractive tower also this i think so..wow..
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Steve4322

I hope Chicago gets the Spire built -- it is a psychological thing to say we have the tallest building, you know but this Shanghai building is AWESOME!

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The building is very attractive, when i this im amaze, i wish to experience this as well...

ryangraves

Paul -

You have no idea how much that means to me. I really appreciate your
sentiments. And, you definitely need to get to the Shanghai World Financial
center, it's amazing from the top. Check out my pics from the building, some
of them turned out pretty good. http://bit.ly/15JMgD

Cheers,
Ryan

Paul Sanchez

i'm adding this to my list of things to do. loving your blog.

Paul

THE DREAM IN ACTION

By Ryan Graves

Shanghai World Financial Center