Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC), China

March 7, 2009 (Saturday) 

At about 8.30 a.m., I was standing in front of the SWFC, one of the tallest building in the world. It was cold (about 7°C) and windy at that time. We were lucky to get the entrance ticket fast as we were there early. Although we got the ticket, we still have to wait for our turn to get into the building. As time reached at 9.00 a.m., the line at the ticket counter became longer, filled with people especially tourists.

Once we were inside the building, we were being led to a dark room. I was wondering why we were taken to the dark room. And I believe other people were thinking the same thing too. One of the officer told us to look at the ceiling. And numbers appeared on the ceiling. The officer explained that it's the lift level indicator. I was so fascinated with the idea and design.




At the observatory deck, 100th floor of the building, I got to view Shanghai, Jin Mao Tower, Oriental Pearl Tower and Huang Pu River. 


Fabulous Shanghai experience.








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Location                        Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone Center, Pudong District, Shanghai 

Address                        No.100, Century Avenue,Pudong New Area, Shanghai China 200120 

Number of Floors         101 floors above ground, 3 floors under ground 

Building Height             492m 

Completion Date          2008
Normal Operating 
Hours                           08:00 - 23:00 every day
Observatory Ticket
Price                            F94: RMB100; F94 and F97: RMB110; F94, F97 and F100: RMB150
Public Transport           By subway, get off at Lujiazui Station and get out of the station from 
                                    Exit 6. Then walk 10 minutes towards the building.

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