China · OBSERVATION DECKS
The 8 observation decks below are the ones worth your money, each with its price, its running time and the one detail that decides it. The first entry is first for a reason.
Visit Shanghai Tower’s Top of Shanghai Observation Deck on floors 118 and 119, with optional access to floors 125 and 126. You’ll see the Huangpu River and city skyline from 546 meters, then add the Sky Wish Tree, Sky Post Office, or 126th-floor musical light show for an extra fee.
“Everything was great, easy purchase to skip the line.”
Walk Hong Kong Island with a licensed guide such as Joe, Amy, Grace, Monica, or Gary. Visit Tai Kwun, PMQ, Cat Street, Man Mo Temple, and Sheung Wan, then enjoy dim sum, an egg tart, and tea or coffee. The six-hour option can include a Peak Tram ticket, while a Star Ferry ticket may be selected separately.
“The tour guide Gery is very knowledgeable & well organised. We have learnt a lot of Hong Kong history from him, thanks.”
Meet guides such as Cassie, Lucy, Lea, or Roy at your Shanghai hotel for a private evening outing. Ride in a comfortable vehicle to the Bund, board the Huangpu River cruise in the VIP seating area, and add dinner and the Shanghai Tower’s 118th-floor deck if you wish. Expect about three to four hours, with striking night views and helpful photo stops.
“We had the most incredible Shanghai night tour with our guide, Cassie. From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized, and she made the evening truly unforgettable. The night began with a relaxing Huangpu River cruise, where we were able to take in the dazzling skyline of Shanghai lit up against the night sky. Cassie knew all the best spots on the boat for photos and explained the history and significance of the buildings we were seeing, which made the experience so much more meaningful. After the cruise, we visited the Shanghai Tower, the tallest building in China and the second tallest in the world. Cassie timed everything perfectly so…”
Spend about six hours seeing Hong Kong from Victoria Peak to Man Mo Temple, Hollywood Road, Tai Kwun, and Victoria Harbour. A guide such as Simon, Ricky, Ken, or Grace handles the route, transport, and Peak Tram tickets. Add a 10-dish Tim Ho Wan meal for a hearty taste of Hong Kong.
“Our guide Ken was amazing. He was very organized and full of energy. Kept our group together and moving. We enjoyed the sights It was great to skip the lines for tickets. The dinner was ok. It is not traditional dim sum.”
Visit Shanghai Tower’s observation levels, including the 125th and 126th floors, after entering with a supplied QR code. The 18m-per-second elevator gets you upstairs quickly, where you can see the Bund, river, and city from China’s highest building. Allow one to three hours, and aim for late afternoon if you want daylight and city lights.
“The view from Shanghai Tower is wonderful. We went at the end of the day and so we could see the city by day and lighting the lights until completely night. Wonderful. Super recommendAuto-translated”
Ride the express elevator to Shanghai Tower’s 118th-floor observation deck, then eat at the 119th-floor cafe above Shanghai. Choose afternoon tea, weekend lunch, or dinner. Your package includes entry to both floors, a set meal, soft drink, and red wine for lunch or dinner. Arrive early for the best window seats.
“Difficult to find the way. Not good information at all. Not included ticket to top floor which was the meaning for the trip. Sorry but this is worst arrangement we ever been involved into. Ticket , QR code did not work. I will claim my money back. Can not reconmend such company as get you’re guide”
Spend 2 to 4 hours seeing Guangzhou after dark with a private English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and transport. Depending on your package, you can cruise the Pearl River, visit Canton Tower’s 108th-floor deck, walk Haixin Bridge, and enjoy Cantonese dim sum. Damon and Zack are named guides associated with this experience.
“We had a brief stay in Guangzhou and decided to take this night tour to make the best use of our time. It was a memorable experience. The tour guide, Damon, went extra miles to make sure that our tour was well-organized and enjoyable.”
Meet at Ping An Finance Center in Futian District for a private two-hour visit to the 118th floor, the highest viewing point in Shenzhen. Skip the regular line, take in the city from above, and enjoy a reserved luxury seafood meal. Book at least 24 hours ahead because the restaurant requires a reservation.
“The view was amazing, the service was at the level”
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