About King Tower
The King Tower, also known as the Xinjin Bridge Building, is a 38-story, 212-meter-tall skyscraper in Shanghai. Completed in 1996, the building played an important role in the history of Chinese high-rise architecture. For a time it was the tallest building in the country, until Shun Hing Square in Shenzhen overtook it the same year. In Shanghai, the tower held its status as the tallest structure until the completion of the Jin Mao Tower in 1998. Today, the King Tower stands as a significant architectural record of the city's early high-rise development and offers a glimpse into Shanghai's rapid urban transformation in the late 1990s.
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Shanghai, China - District
- Jinqiao
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- Coordinates
- 31.24750° N · 121.58750° E
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quick answersWhat is the King Tower in Shanghai?
The King Tower is a skyscraper in Shanghai, China, completed in 1996 and also known as the Xinjin Bridge Building. It is considered an important architectural landmark of the city's early high-rise development. The tower gives you a glimpse of Shanghai's rapid urban transformation in the late 1990s.
How tall is the King Tower in Shanghai, and how many floors does it have?
The King Tower in Shanghai is 212 meters tall and has 38 floors. When it was completed in 1996, the building, also called the Xinjin Bridge Building, ranked among the tallest structures in China.
Was the King Tower the tallest building in China?
Yes, the King Tower in Shanghai briefly held the title of China's tallest building. That same year, 1996, it was surpassed by Shun Hing Square in Shenzhen. Within Shanghai, the King Tower remained the tallest structure until the Jin Mao Tower was completed in 1998.
Where is the King Tower located, and can you get a bite to eat nearby?
The King Tower is located in the Jinqiao district of Shanghai, a city with about 24.9 million residents. travelguide195 lists around 6 restaurants within 500 meters of the King Tower, so you can easily combine a visit with a meal.
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