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Jin Mao Tower

金茂大厦 · 상하이시

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  1. 1Jin Mao Tower

    Welcome to the Jin Mao Tower, an architectural marvel that stands as a shimmering testament to Shanghai's meteoric rise in the global financial landscape. As we stand at its base in the Lujiazui district, gaze upward at its…

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  2. 2The Foundation and the Eight Pillars

    Before we enter, let us examine the staggering engineering that keeps this 'Golden Prosperity' upright. The Jin Mao Tower is built upon a foundation of eight enormous composite super-columns, each towering to a height of three…

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  3. 3The Grand Hyatt and the Vertical Atrium

    Entering the tower, we move from the world of commerce to the world of luxury. From the fifty-fourth to the eighty-seventh floors, the Jin Mao is home to the Grand Hyatt Shanghai, which held the title of the world's highest hotel…

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  4. 4The Skywalk — Adrenaline at 340 Meters

    For those seeking an experience that defies limits, the eighty-eighth floor is the ultimate climax. This is the sightseeing floor, a panoramic spectacle that will etch itself into your memory forever. …

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  5. 5Cloud Nine and the High-Altitude Nightlife

    As night falls, the Jin Mao Tower transforms into a beacon of light. On the eighty-seventh floor, just below the observation deck, you will find 'Cloud Nine,' which for a long time was the highest bar in the world. …

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  6. 6The Three Queens of the Skyline

    Standing within the Jin Mao, you are part of an architectural triumvirate known locally as the 'Three Queens of the City.' These are the Jin Mao Tower, the Shanghai World Financial Center, and the soaring Shanghai Tower.…

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  7. 7Engineering for Safety and Comfort

    A building of this magnitude requires more than just strong pillars; it requires a sophisticated 'nervous system' to ensure the safety and comfort of its thousands of daily occupants. The Jin Mao Tower is equipped with high-speed…

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  8. 8Closing

    As our exploration of the Jin Mao Tower comes to a close, take one last look up at its tiered silhouette. We have journeyed from the strength of its eight foundation pillars to the dizzying heights of its eighty-eighth-floor…

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What is Jin Mao Tower?

Jin Mao Tower is a place in 상하이시 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location상하이시
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates31.2372, 121.5014
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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