China

Qingdao TV Tower

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Opened 1996

Tower Story

As a landmark of Qingdao, Qingdao TV Tower stands proudly at the highest point of Taipingshan Central Park in the city center. Surrounded by iconic scenic spots such as Zhongshan Park, Qingdao Zoo, Qingdao Botanical Garden, and Qingdao Julin Park, it offers a premier 360° panoramic view of the city.

The tower features the revolving restaurant at an altitude of 226 meters, which is the largest high-altitude revolving restaurant in Qingdao. Further up, at 245 meters, the cloudscape Café serves as the ultimate vantage point for admiring sunsets over the sea. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in the breathtaking scenery while enjoying a fine drink.

Notably, the ” Mirror of the Sky ” at the foot of the Tower has emerged as a trending landmark. With its dreamlike scenery reminiscent of Hayao Miyazaki’s animations and 360° mountain-and-sea vistas, it is a must-visit spot for tourists that also offers an exceptional vantage point for photographing the tower itself.

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.