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Diwang Mansion

Guangdong · China

7 story sections15 min 26 s in all

Visit city landmark-Diwang Plaza, the 3rd tallest building in Shenzhen, you can go up by elevator to reach the top indoor observation deck to have a panoramic overlook view of Shenzhen and also Hong Kong across the river border in near sight. Admission ticket is 89CNY per person.

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Contents

7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Diwang Mansion (Shun Hing Square)2:25

    Welcome to the Diwang Mansion, formally known as Shun Hing Square. To stand at the base of this building is to stand at a pivotal monument in the history of global urbanization. …

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  2. 2The Main Plaza — A Lesson in Vertical Ambition2:20

    Standing here in the main plaza, the sheer scale of the Diwang Mansion becomes overwhelming. From this vantage point, the 'stiletto' design is most apparent. …

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  3. 3The Shun Hing Square Podium — The Birth of Luxury Retail2:13

    We now enter the multi-story podium that wraps around the base of the Diwang tower. In the 1990s, this was one of the most prestigious shopping destinations in China. …

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  4. 4The Elevator Hall — A High-Speed Ascent2:15

    We move now into the high-security elevator hall for the office tower. This is the inner sanctum of the Diwang Mansion. …

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  5. 5The Meridian View Center — Looking Across the Border2:19

    We have reached the 69th floor, the Meridian View Center. This is the 'crown' of the Diwang Mansion and one of the most significant sociological vantage points in Asia. …

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  6. 6The Twin Spires — A Dialogue with the Clouds2:06

    While we cannot stand on the very top of the spires, they are a constant presence as you move around the upper floors. These two masts, reaching high above the 69th-floor observation deck, are more than just decorative 'finials.'…

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  7. 7Closing1:48

    As we descend from the heights of the Diwang Mansion, I hope you have been struck by more than just the view. This building is a profound historical document written in glass and steel. …

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What is Diwang Mansion?

Diwang Mansion is a place in Guangdong · China with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationGuangdong · China
TypeHeritage
Story sections7
Total length15 min 26 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates22.5429, 114.1171
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within a 5-minute walk
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