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King Tower

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King Tower

Overview

Completed in 1996, King Tower is a 212-meter-tall high-rise in Shanghai that forms an established part of the city's skyline. Travelers visit primarily to view its mid-1990s skyscraper architecture from the street and photograph the exterior alongside nearby commercial developments.

Getting There

The building is accessible from downtown Shanghai by metro or taxi. Travel from central areas like People's Square generally takes 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic and transit connections.

Time to Allow

Allow roughly 30 minutes to 1 hour to view the building's exterior, photograph the structure, and walk the surrounding streets.

When to Visit

Visit on clear days for unobstructed views of the upper floors. Late afternoon and evening offer good lighting for photography as urban illumination turns on. Surrounding roads and footpaths get crowded during weekday morning and evening commute peaks, making midday or weekends easier for visiting.

Nearby Sights to Combine

You can pair a stop here with other attractions in the vicinity:

  • Shanghai Science and Technology Museum (5.6 km)
  • Pudong Mosque (5.6 km)
  • One Lujiazui (7.7 km)
  • Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum (7.8 km)

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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