Top Skyscrapers in Shenzhen: A Complete Guide to the City’s Dazzling Skyline

Written by Candice Zhao | Updated March 27,2026

On the coast of the South China Sea, the rise of a city can be regarded as a modern miracle, that is Shenzhen. In only about 40 years, it has developed from a small fishing village into an international megacity. Now, numerous skyscrapers dominate the city skyline.

With approximately 300 buildings exceeding 200 meters, the city ranks first globally in skyscraper density. It already surpasses traditional skyscraper cities like New York and Dubai. If taking 150 meters as the standard, Shenzhen boasts about 450 buildings, only second to Hong Kong.

Another striking feature is its dense clusters of supertall buildings, mainly concentrated in Futian CBD, Houhai Area, Shenzhen Bay, Caiwuwei Area, etc. In this guide, we will take you to explore the skyscrapers in Shenzhen and experience the skyline.

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• How to Experience Shenzhen Skyline
• Top 10 Iconic Skyscrapers
• 20 Tallest Buildings in Shenzhen
• Reason for Skyscraper Boom in Shenzhen
• Travel with China Xian Tour
• FAQs

How to Experience the Shenzhen Skyline: A Visitor’s Guide

Best Observation Decks for Panoramic Views

1. The Free Sky at the Ping An IFC: Best Choice. In the highest skyscraper in Shenzhen, The Free Sky offers unparalleled panoramic views of the city. You can also walk on the transparent glass viewing platform and experience interactive high-tech exhibits.

• Opening hours: – Thu. and Sun.: 10:00 – 20:00; Fri. – Sun.: 10:00 – 21:00
• Ticket: CNY 180 – 200

2. KK100 observation deck: it is the best place to overlook the old Luohu district and Hong Kong. It is also interesting and thrilling to walk on the unique sightseeing bridge between the 96^th and 95^th floors

• Opening hours: 10:00 – 22:00
• Ticket: CNY 100

3. Shun Hing Square observation deck: Though at a relatively lower height, this building also offers a view of both Shenzhen and Hong Kong. Meanwhile, it sets 15 themed areas to tell the stories of both cities.

• Opening hours: 08:30 – 22:30
• Ticket: CNY 80

Where can you catch the most stunning Shenzhen skyline photos?

Besides the panoramic view, there are also many other shooting places for tourists to capture iconic and breathtaking photos of the Shenzhen skyscrapers and skyline.

• For the Futian Skyline: the square at the summit of Lianhuashan Park
• For the three-piece set of “Shenzhen Manhattan”(Ping An IFC, KK100 and Diwang Building): on the 30th Floor of Wenhua Building West Tower
• For Nanshan Skyline and Night View of Sea: Shenzhen Bay Park, Houhai Bridge, Xingguang Bridge and Seafront Promenade.

Here are some tips for you to capture more stunning photos:

• It is recommended to choose a sunny day with high visibility. The sky is clearer after the rain.
• If you want to take pictures at daytime, one hour after sunrise and one hour before sunset are the golden hours and offer the most gentle light.
• For night views, during the blue hour, i.e.30 minutes to one hour after sunset, the sky turns deep blue, forming a strong contrast with the city lights.

The Top 10 Iconic Skyscrapers in Shenzhen You Must See

1. Ping An International Finance Centre (the Ping An IFC) – Tallest

• Location: 5033, Yitian Road, Futian District
• Height: 1 meters (1,965.5 feet)
• Floor: 118 floors above ground and 5 floors underground
• How to get to: metro line 1 or 3: Shopping Park Station exit D
• Highlights: bamboo design, “Free Sky” observation deck
• Observation deck: on the 116^th floor; CNY 180 (book one day in advance); CNY 200 (book on the day)

The design of the Ping An IFC draws inspiration from the bamboo with the symbolic meaning of rising steadily and continuously. Its crown is like a distinctive diamond.

It is one of the top things to do in Shenzhen to experience a bird’s-eye view of the cityscape from the ‘Free Sky’ deck on the 116th floor. Standing at 547.6 meters, it holds the Guinness World Record as the highest glass-bottom suspended viewing platform. Two ultra-high-speed sightseeing elevators are equipped. With a speed of 10m/s, they can whisk visitors skyward directly from underground in just about 55 seconds.

2. KK100 – Second Tallest

• Location: 5016, Shennan East Road, Luohu District
• Height: 8 meters (1,449.4 feet)
• Floor: 100 floors
• How to get to: metro line 1, 2, 5:Grand Theater Station exit B
• Highlights: a distant view of Hong Kong, thrilling glass bridge
• Observation deck: on the 96^th floor; CNY 100. Guests staying at the St. Regis Hotel within the building can enter for free

KK100 is the second highest skyscrapers in Shenzhen. Its streamlined appearance is like a waterfall cascading down the city. The height-to-width ratio of 9.5:1 is the largest among domestic skyscrapers. So the architecture appears slender with strong wind-resistance.

At the sightseeing floor on the 96^th floor, tourists can have a 360° view of CBD, Shenzhen Bay and Diwang Building. On sunny days, it also offers a distant view of the mountains and cityscapes of Hong Kong. Want to challenge yourself? Try to step on the transparent glass bridge suspended in midair, winding from the 96^th floor down to the 95^th floor.

3. China Resources Tower – Spring Bamboo Tower

• Location: 2666, Kexuan South Road, Yuehai Street, Nanshan District
• Height: 5 meters (1,287.7 feet)
• Floor: 66 floors above ground and 5 floors underground
• How to get to: metro line 2, 11, 13: Houhai Station exit A3
• Highlights: spring bamboo design

The outlook of China Resources Tower is like a spring bamboo breaking through the soil, symbolizing the ever-rising vitality. So it is also renowned as Spring Bamboo Tower. This unique design makes it one of the most iconic Shenzhen skyscrapers. Another structural innovation is that it has achieved 100% column-free internal space. Its base is the high-end shopping mall – Mixc. It has an observation deck on its top floor, but it is currently not open to the public.

Tips: It is advised to head to the nearby Talent Park and Shenzhen Bay Park to take the panoramic view or the reflection of the building. In the evening, there is also a night light show from 19:00 to 22:00.

4. Shun Hing Square (Diwang Building) – Thinnest and Most Slender

• Location: 2044-3, Bao’an South Road, Luohu District
• Height: 395 meters (1,259.7 feet)
• Floor: 69 floors above ground and 3 floors underground
• How to get to: metro line 1, 2, 5: Grand Theater Station exit D
• Highlights: a bird’s-eye view of both Shenzhen and Hong Kong
• Observation deck: on the 69^th floor; CNY 80

Shun Hing Square used to be the highest building in Asia when it was completed in 1996. Its design draws inspiration from the Western churches in the Middle Ages and the essence of ancient Chinese culture of openness, transparency and slenderness. With a width-to-height ratio of 1:9, it has been the thinnest and most slender supertall skyscraper in the world. It is also the first supertall skyscraper with a steel structure in China.

The Shengangzhichuang sightseeing floor is on the top of the building, where you can have a bird’s-eye view of both Shenzhen and Hong Kong. It is strongly recommended to visit there after 18:00 to enjoy both sunset and the splendid night view of both cities. There are 15 themed areas in the sightseeing floor, integrating the history and culture of Shenzhen and Hong Kong and high-tech experiences.

5. Galaxy Twin Towers – Tallest Equal-height Twin Towers

• Location: 8, Yaxing Road, Longgang District
• Height: 369meters (1,210.6 feet)
• Floor: 73floors above ground and 5 floors underground
• How to get to: metro line 10: Yabao Station exit B
• Highlights: resembles spiralling wind

Galaxy Twin Towers is the tallest equal-height twin towers in China. Inspired by the wind, both towers feature horizontal twisted metal lines, creating a visual feast of spiralling wind. The base of the towers is also designed as a “fish-shaped” curved ribbon, making it an iconic skyscraper in Shenzhen. The twin towers are office buildings without a sightseeing floor.

Tips: To appreciate its charm, you can admire them on the outdoor platform on the L2 floor. Or take pictures of the reflections of the twin towers in the water at the nearby Yabao Park. If you want to catch a panoramic view, head to the viewing platform in the Yinhushan Suburban Park, which is about 2.5 km east of the skyscraper.

6. Qianhai Shimao Center – 45° Double Helix Twisting Design

• Location: 3040, Xinghai Avenue, Nanshan District
• Height: 3 meters(965.5 feet)
• Floor: 62 floors above ground and 3 floors underground
• How to get to: metro line 5: Railway Park Station exit D
• Highlights: double helix twisting design

Qianhai Shimao Center is famous for its world’s first 45° double helix twisting design. The exterior curtain wall and structure twist in sync. It has been the landmark of Qianhai Area. As a super Grade A office building, it is not equipped with a viewing platform either.

Tips: Tourists can appreciate its unique twisted shape from different perspectives on the ground square. Besides, Qianhaishi Park to the north of the architecture is the classic shooting place to capture both the sea view and the skyscraper. Another recommended place is the Dananshan Park to the east. Ascending to the top, you can overlook the skyline of Qianhai Area with the Shimao Center framed by the mountain, sea and city view.

7. Shenzhen International Trade Center – Symbol of Shenzhen Speed

• Location: 3002, Renmin South Road, Luohu District
• Height: 160meters (524.9 feet)
• Floor: 53 floors above ground and 3 floors underground
• How to get to: metro line 1: Guomao Station exit B
• Highlights: historic significance, symbolizing Shenzhen speed

Different from other modern Shenzhen skyscrapers, the International Trade Center is more like a living museum. The building is a classic square tower with a modernist architectural style of the 1980s. It is the symbol of China’s reform and opening up and a synonym for “Shenzhen Speed”. Each floor was completed in just 3 days, a pace that astonished the world at the time.

What’s more, it is the earliest comprehensive super-tall building in China equipped with China’s first sightseeing elevator and first high-altitude revolving restaurant. Located on the 49th floor, the revolving restaurant offers a bird’s-eye view of both Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

8. Upperhills – Characteristic Landscape Bridges

• Location: 5001, Huanggang Road, Futian District
• Height: 1 meters (1,273.2 feet)
• Floor: 62 floors
• How to get to: metro line 10: Donggualing Station exit E
• Highlights: Unique landscape bridges

Upperhills is a massive urban complex integrating industrial research and development, high-end apartments, luxury hotels, shopping malls, etc. Its uniqueness lies in the two landscape bridges. Each is over 300 meters long and has connected Upperhills with the Bijiashan Park in the east and Lianhuashan Park in the west.

The Loft Town on the 3^rd floor is an internet-famous photography spot. The colorful walls and industrial style design form a highly visually striking scene. The architecture is not equipped with a dedicated sightseeing floor.

Tips: At the viewing platform at the summit of Biguan Peak in Bijiangshan Park, you can capture the classic scene of Upperhills, Ping An IFC and other iconic skyscrapers in the same frame.

9. Shenzhen Energy Mansion – Green Building

• Location: 2028, Jintian Road, Futian District
• Height: 218meters (715.2 feet)
• Floor: 40floors above ground and 4 floors underground
• How to get to: metro line 1, 4: Convention & Exhibition Center Station exit D
• Highlights: energy-saving technology and crystal shape

Hailed as a “breathing green building”, Shenzhen Energy Mansion is renowned for its outstanding energy-saving and environmental protection technology and unique crystal shape. It has adopted over 10 energy-saving technologies, like double-layer breathing curtain wall and solar photovoltaic panels, reducing energy consumption by more than half.

Through the combination of glass panels at different angles, its facade creates a crystal-like effect that refracts light. This architecture does not have an observation deck either.

Tips: You can have a distant view of the building at the Sky Pier observation deck of Ping An IFC or in the restaurants and bars on the top floors of Excellence Century Plaza Tower 1. In addition, from the pavement on Shennan Avenue (south side) or Jintian Road (west side), photograph upwards to capture the scene of glass façade against the sky.

10. Hanking Center – Tallest All-steel Supertall Building

• Location: 9968, Shennan Avenue, Nanshan District
• Height: 9meters (1,177.5 feet)
• Floor: 61 floors above ground and 5 floors underground
• How to get to: metro line 1, 13: Shenzhen University Station exit A3
• Highlights: sculpture-like design

Looking from the outside, Hanking Center is like a sculpture with sharp, angular lines. It is the world’s tallest all-steel supertall building with a fully external core tube. All the elevators, stairs and service shafts are outside the main structure. Hanking Center is also an office building without a viewing platform.

Tips: The best shooting place is on the pedestrian overpass or auxiliary road of Shennan Avenue. If you want to overlook this Shenzhen skyscraper, go to the nearby Dashahe Park, Shenzhen Bay Park or Tanglang Mountain.

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What Sparked the Skyscraper Boom in Shenzhen?

The establishment of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone in 1980 is the primary factor. Since then, the economy in Shenzhen has maintained a high growth rate. A large number of domestic and international large enterprises are attracted here and some have also established their headquarters here. It gives rise to a strong demand for high-end office buildings and commercial spaces. However, the land area in Shenzhen is limited, so constructing skyscrapers has become an inevitable choice.

To highlight the city’s identity as a modern international metropolis, the skyline has been carefully developed into a dramatic cluster of skyscrapers. Another important factor is the construction technology, materials science and engineering management capabilities in the field of super high-rise buildings in China have been continuously improving, providing technical support for the construction of skyscrapers in Shenzhen.

Experience Shenzhen’s Skyline Wonders with China Xian Tour

Shenzhen, as an international metropolis, is famous for its modern and futuristic cityscape. And to enjoy the stunning view, the high-altitude observation decks are ideal choices. China Xian Tour can help you book the ticket and tailor a Shenzhen trip for you. Our senior travel specialists will customize a reasonable itinerary based on your demands and their expertise. And until the end of your trip, she will offer ongoing help at any time you need. We can guarantee the best possible value based on the comparable service. So do not hesitate to contact us.

FAQs about Shenzhen Skyscrapers & Skyline

How many skyscrapers are in Shenzhen?

• High-rise buildings over 200 meters: about 300
• Super high-rise buildings over 300 meters: about 30
• Over 400 meters: 1
• Over 500 meters: 1

How does the Shenzhen skyline compare to Hong Kong’s?

Shenzhen skyline is characterized by multiple centers, modern and futuristic. While the Hong Kong skyline is classic, international and blends with mountain and sea views perfectly. The most outstanding feature of Shenzhen skyscrapers is that its total number is among the highest in the world, while that of Hong Kong skyscrapers is its extremely high density.

Which districts in Shenzhen offer the most stunning skyline views?

The Houhai – Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base in Nanshan District is widely considered the most charming and futuristic scene. Another classic view is the three-piece set of “Shenzhen Manhattan” in Luohu District.

Which megatall skyscrapers are under construction in Shenzhen right now?

Yuntou Building, the Global Headquarters Building of China Merchants Bank, Futian Bay Area Smart Plaza Building and Taiziwan Building are under construction. All are over 350 meters.