Mon. Apr 20th, 2026

Jin Mao Tower

Jin Mao Tower is a 420.5 meter (1,380 ft) tall skyscraper located in Shanghai, China. From its completion in 1999 until 2007, it was the tallest building in China. It has a combined use, where office space is complemented by a shopping center or a luxury hotel.

First, this skyscraper was surpassed in height by the neighboring Shanghai World Financial Center, which was surpassed by the Shanghai Tower after a few years. All three skyscrapers stand close to each other and create an interesting panorama.

technical parameters Jin Mao Tower

Location 88 Century Avenue
Pudong District, Shanghai 200121, China
Architectural style Neo-Futurism
Construction started 1994
Completed 1999
Cost US $530 million
Architectural height 420.5 meters (1,380 ft)
Roof height 385.5 m (1,265 ft)
Observatory 374.5 meters (1,229 ft)
Top floor 375 meters (1,230 ft)
Floor count 88 +5 spire floors +3 basement floors
Floor area 289,500 m2 (3,116,000 sq ft)
Lifts / elevators 61

Jin Mao Tower

Jin Mao Tower 2007