Xiamen Twin Towers Shimao Cloud 300 Sky High Sightseeing Deck

★ 4.6

(38000 reviews)

A 300-meter-high glass observation deck on the 55th floor offering sweeping bird's-eye views of Gulangyu, Xiamen University, and the ocean.

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💰 Cost $22

🏃 Effort Easy / Indoor

Snap' Description

Soar 300 meters above the Taiwan Strait at the Shimao Cloud 300 Sightseeing Deck, located on the 55th floor of Xiamen's iconic Twin Towers (Shimao Strait Tower). Architectural symbols of modern Xiamen modeled after sail ships, these twin glass skyscrapers dominate the harbor skyline. Step into high-speed elevators that zip to the top in under 45 seconds, unlocking transparent glass-bottom walkouts, 360-degree panoramic viewing lounges, and interactive digital exhibits looking down onto Gulangyu Island, coastal highways, and distant archipelagoes.

Getting There

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Metro Info

Zhenhai Road Station (Line 1, Exit 1) + 10-minute taxi ride to Shimao EMALL Tower B

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Taxi Address

福建省厦门市思明区演武西路180号世茂海峡大厦B塔55层

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💎 Insider Tips

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Purchase your entrance ticket online in advance to skip the main ticket counter queue during peak weekend hours.
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Thrill-seekers can book the optional 'Skywalk' experience to walk along an outdoor open-air glass ledge outside the 55th floor building envelope.
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Visit about 45 minutes before sunset to witness daytime sea views, golden hour light, and the city lights illuminating after dark.
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Enjoy high tea at the sky lounge cafe while sitting right against floor-to-ceiling glass windows facing Gulangyu Island.