Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai, China
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member hansolo77
N 31° 14.241 E 121° 30.067
51R E 357255 N 3456875
Jinmao Tower is currently Shanghai's and also China Mainland's tallest building.
Waymark Code: WM157P
Location: China
Date Posted: 01/19/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Rose Red
Views: 223

The Jin Mao Building or Jin Mao Tower is an 88-story landmark skyscraper in the Lujiazui area of the Pudong district of Shanghai, People's Republic of China. It contains offices and the Shanghai Grand Hyatt hotel. As of 2005, it is the tallest building in the PRC, the fifth tallest in the world by roof height and the seventh tallest by pinnacle height. Along with the Oriental Pearl Tower, it is a centerpiece of the renowned Pudong skyline. It may be surpassed in 2008 by the Shanghai World Financial Center. Source: Wikipedia -- Emporis link
Building Name: Jin Mao Tower

Structure Height: 1380

Number of Stories: 88

Year Built: 1998

Architect/Design Firm: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Style: Post-Modern

Use: Office Building

Publicly accessible areas:
Starting at 53th floor till the 87th the tower is occupied by the Shanghai Grand Hyatt Hotel. The 53th is the main reception. In the 56th is the famous atrium. On 87th floor is the Cloud Nine Bar with a spectacular view over the city. Floor 88 is the observatory.


Hours:
24hrs for the hotel.


Cost:
The hotel restaurants have a minimum consumption charge. The observatory costs 50 RMB for adults


Address:
8F, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Shiji Da Dao, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200121, China


Building Website: [Web Link]

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) link: [Web Link]

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