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Shanghai Tower

Imagine a super-duper tall building that twists like a giant corkscrew! That's the Shanghai Tower!

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Shanghai Tower in 2015 (2)

Shanghai Tower in 2015 (2)

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Shanghai tower dec 26, 2014
Shanghai Tower Construction Update
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Construction on Shanghai Tower
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Shanghai Tower 2013-8-3
Shanghai Tower
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Shanghai Tower

Key Facts

Location
Shanghai, China.
Height
632 meters (2,073 feet).
Number of Floors
128 floors.
Famous Fact
It twists as it goes up!

Shanghai's Super Tall Friend!

In the busy city of Shanghai, China, there's a building that reaches way, way up into the sky. It's called the Shanghai Tower! It's so tall that it's like having 128 floors stacked on top of each other. That's more floors than you can count on your fingers and toes many times over! It's one of the tallest buildings in the whole world.

Twisting to the Top!

This amazing tower doesn't just go straight up. It actually twists as it gets taller, like a giant spiral staircase! This cool shape helps it stand strong even when the wind blows hard. It's designed to be super strong and safe, like a superhero building protecting the city.

Super Speedy Elevators!

Want to get to the top fast? The Shanghai Tower has elevators that are like rockets! They zoom up the floors incredibly quickly. Imagine going from the bottom to near the top in less time than it takes to sing your favorite song. It's one of the fastest ways to travel up a building anywhere!

A Green Giant!

This giant building is also very kind to our planet. It's designed to save energy, like turning off lights when you leave a room. It has special windows and ways to collect rain. This makes it one of the most eco-friendly tall buildings ever built, which is super important for keeping our Earth healthy.

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