Tower Story
The 232 meters Qingdao TV Tower is the highest tourist attraction of Qingdao which offers visitors a spectacular point to view the whole city and beautiful blue sea of Qingdao, the tower can launch 11 sets of radio and television program, in addition to the launch function, it also has dining, entertainment, sightseeing,and organizing exhibitions, it is the landmark building of Qingdao.
Observation Deck
At the 110 meters of the tower is Revolving cafeteria, and 115 meters is the outdoor observation deck, you can have a panoramic view of Qingdao while drinking coffee here. It is the gathering place for photography enthusiasts.
Address
No 1 Tai Ping Shan Road, Qingdao, China
Facts & Statistics
Architects
Ma Renle
Inauguration date
1996
Construction time
1993
Construction cost
40million
Total height
348m
Weight
2000ton
Cables
3
Concrete
Steel structure
Depth below ground
3m
Height of restaurant
226m
Number of windows
120
Number of elevators
3
Elevators capacity
14 person
Elevators speed
2.5m/s
Elevator manufacturer
Otis
Max people working on tower at any one time during construction
960
Number of broadcasting facilities
11
Number of steps up to the top
16
Steel quantity used for construction
1400ton
Length of antenna
110m
Weight of antenna
15ton
Sway of antenna from core
1m
Unique features of the tower
Qingdao tower is at the heart of a visitor complex, so far, it is still the highest tourist attraction in Qingdao.