Ping An Finance Centre Shenzhen — Free Sky Deck on Floor 116 at 547 m 2026

Q: How much is the Free Sky observation deck at Ping An Finance Centre?

The standard adult walk-up ticket is ¥200 (~฿1,000 / about $28 USD). Booking online in advance usually brings it down to around ¥180 (~฿900). There are discounts for seniors 60+ (~¥120), full-time students (~¥160) and children 1.2–1.5 m tall (~¥100), while children under 1.2 m enter free. Prices can shift around holidays, so it is worth checking the latest fare before you go.

Q: What floor is the Free Sky deck on and how high is it?

The Free Sky deck (云际观光层) is on floor 116 of Ping An Finance Centre, at roughly 547 m above the city. It once held the record for the highest observation deck inside a building. A high-speed double-deck lift reaches it in about a minute, and there is a glass floor, a VR zone and several photo spots up top.

Q: When is the best time to visit Ping An Free Sky?

Going on a clear day matters most, because Shenzhen can be hazy. Autumn (October–December) and spring (March–April) usually have the clearest skies and the best chance of seeing Hong Kong to the south. For a sunset visit, head up around 5–6 pm so you catch the city in daylight, then watch it light up as the sun sets. Check the weather and air-quality forecast before you buy a ticket.

Q: How do you get to Ping An Finance Centre by metro?

Take metro Line 1 or Line 3 to Shopping Park station (购物公园) and leave by Exit D — the tower entrance is under a minute's walk. Futian station (Lines 2/3/11/14) and Gangxia station (Lines 1/11) are also within walking distance. The deck entrance is at the Ping An Finance Centre tower in the Futian CBD. From Hong Kong, the high-speed train reaches Futian station in about 14 minutes, then it is a short metro hop.

Q: How tall is Ping An Finance Centre and where does it rank?

Ping An Finance Centre stands 599 m tall with 118 floors and was completed in 2017. It is the tallest building in Shenzhen, the 2nd-tallest in China after Shanghai Tower, and ranks 4th–5th among the tallest buildings in the world. It was designed by architects Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) and is clad in a stainless-steel facade weighing around 1,700 tonnes.

The idea

Why go up Ping An Finance Centre

Picture this: the lift doors close, the floor counter starts climbing — 20… 50… 90… — and about a minute later the doors open on floor 116, some 547 m above Shenzhen. You step out into glass on every side, a full 360°. Below you, the Futian CBD stacks up in a forest of towers. Off to one side, the green of Lianhuashan Park. And on a clear day, that line on the southern horizon isn't cloud — it's Hong Kong.

That is the Free Sky deck (云际观光层), near the top of Ping An Finance Centre — a 599 m, 118-floor supertall finished in 2017 that instantly became the city's new landmark. It is the tallest building in Shenzhen, the second-tallest in China after Shanghai Tower, and one of the tallest in the world. Architects Kohn Pedersen Fox designed it, and the stainless-steel facade catches the light differently all day long.

Here's the honest pitch: Shenzhen went from a cluster of fishing villages to a tech megacity on the Hong Kong border in under 45 years — and nothing tells that story like standing above the whole thing. This is the highest, most dramatic viewpoint in town.

Ping An Finance Centre Shenzhen — the 599 m skyscraper in the Futian CBD, its stainless-steel spire rising above the skyline — Ping An Finance Centre, 599 m tall — the Free Sky deck sits on floor 116 near the top

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Ticket

~¥180–200 (~฿900–1,000)

Booking online ahead is cheaper than the door

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Opening hours

9.30 am – 10 pm

Daily · may shift for holidays/events

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Metro

Shopping Park

Line 1/3, Exit D — under a minute's walk

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The deck

Floor 116 · ~547 m

Glass floor, 360° views

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Tower height

599 m · 118 floors

2nd-tallest in China, finished 2017

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Time to allow

1–1.5 hours

Views, photos, the glass floor and VR zone

What's up there

5 things waiting for you on floor 116

Free Sky is more than a viewing balcony — there are a few zones to wander before you head back down

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The high-speed lift

High-speed Elevator · up in about a minute

Ping An runs double-deck lifts that travel up to 10 metres a second, carrying you from the lobby to floor 116 in roughly a minute. The screens inside often play a light effect so it feels like you're punching up through cloud — the experience starts before you even reach the deck.
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The 360° glass panorama

360° Panorama · the reason you came up

Floor-to-ceiling glass wraps the whole level. You can pick out the full Futian CBD, Lianhuashan Park and the Civic Center to the north, Shenzhen Bay to the west, and on a clear day the hills and towers of Hong Kong to the south — visibility runs to tens of kilometres. It's the view that really shows you how huge and dense this city is.
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The glass floor

Glass Floor · a small test of nerve

In places the deck has a transparent glass floor you can stand on and look straight down, hundreds of metres. Some people walk across without a thought, some freeze on the spot. It's a popular photo stop with a queue at busy times — wear comfortable shoes, and if heights aren't your thing, take it one step at a time.
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VR and interactive light zones

VR Zone · Mirror Maze · Light Tunnel

Beyond the views there's a VR area, a mirrored walkway and an LED light tunnel that all make for fun photos. They're a good fit if you're visiting with kids, or if you want a few quirky shots rather than skyline panoramas alone.
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The "Shenzhen Miracle" exhibit

The story of the world's fastest-growing city

A small display tells how Shenzhen went from fishing villages to a tech megacity in under half a century, with before-and-after photos of the skyline. See it and the view outside makes even more sense.

Tip: Zones on floor 116 can change or close for refurbishment now and then, and on some days the deck shuts in the afternoon for an event (a vertical-climb race, for instance). Check the status for your date before you buy a ticket.

Planning your visit

Pick a clear day and the view earns its price

🌤️ Choosing the right day matters more than the time

First, the honest bit: Shenzhen gets hazy and humid in spells, which can turn a high view into a grey blur. If the sky isn't open, a near-¥200 ticket might buy you little more than fog. The clearest seasons are autumn (October–December) and spring (March–April) — those are your best odds of picking out Hong Kong to the south.

The simplest move is to check the weather and air-quality forecast for the day and only buy once it looks clear. Tickets usually let you pick an entry window rather than booking weeks ahead.

🌇 Sunset vs daytime vs after dark

If you only get one slot, going up around 5–6 pm is the best value: you see the city in daylight first, then stay as the sun drops and the lights flick on one by one — three moods on a single ticket. Full daylight gives the longest sightlines and the clearest look at Hong Kong; full night gives you the sea of lights but less distance.

Sunset draws the biggest crowds, especially on weekends. For more elbow room at the windows, try a late weekday afternoon instead.

Shenzhen skyline at night — the Futian CBD towers lit up, the carpet of city lights you look down on from the Free Sky deck — Shenzhen after dark — the carpet of CBD lights you look down on from the Free Sky deck

🎫 How to buy a ticket

The standard adult walk-up fare is ¥200 (~฿1,000); booking online in advance usually drops it to about ¥180 (~฿900). There are discounts for seniors, students and children (kids under 1.2 m enter free). The ticket covers the Free Sky deck only, not the offices or hotel inside the tower.

If you don't have a WeChat or Alipay account, the Chinese booking channels are awkward to use. Klook is the easier route — you can pay with an overseas card and get a QR-code ticket you scan at the entrance.

Tip: Book your Free Sky ticket ahead on Klook — pay with an international card, no WeChat Pay needed. See Free Sky tickets on Klook →

Getting there

How to reach Ping An Finance Centre

Shenzhen has one of the world's biggest, most modern metro networks, and the tower sits right on a station — the metro is by far the easiest way to arrive.

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Metro Line 1 / 3

Shopping Park station (购物公园)

Leave by Exit D — the tower entrance is under a minute's walk. The easiest option.

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Metro Line 2 / 3 / 11 / 14

Futian station (福田)

A major interchange in the heart of the CBD, a few minutes' walk away.

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Coming from Hong Kong

High-speed train ~14 min

HK West Kowloon → Futian station, then one short metro hop.

Timing tip: The tower is right in the middle of Futian, so you can walk on to Lianhuashan Park for a free view down the CBD axis in the same area, or pair it with a day out at Shenzhen Bay Park to the west. See the full line-up at our Shenzhen attractions guide.

What else is near the tower

The Futian CBD is easy to keep exploring on foot — including a couple of free viewpoints and nearby sights

Lianhuashan Park

A short walk up the hill for a free view down the CBD axis, with Ping An front and centre — a favourite photo spot.

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Frequently asked

FAQ · Ping An Finance Centre before you go up

How much is the Free Sky observation deck at Ping An Finance Centre?

The standard adult walk-up ticket is ¥200 (~฿1,000 / about $28 USD). Booking online in advance usually brings it down to around ¥180 (~฿900). There are discounts for seniors 60+ (~¥120), full-time students (~¥160) and children 1.2–1.5 m tall (~¥100), while children under 1.2 m enter free. Prices can shift around holidays, so it is worth checking the latest fare before you go.

What floor is the Free Sky deck on and how high is it?

The Free Sky deck (云际观光层) is on floor 116 of Ping An Finance Centre, at roughly 547 m above the city. It once held the record for the highest observation deck inside a building. A high-speed double-deck lift reaches it in about a minute, and there is a glass floor, a VR zone and several photo spots up top.

When is the best time to visit Ping An Free Sky?

Going on a clear day matters most, because Shenzhen can be hazy. Autumn (October–December) and spring (March–April) usually have the clearest skies and the best chance of seeing Hong Kong to the south. For a sunset visit, head up around 5–6 pm so you catch the city in daylight, then watch it light up as the sun sets. Check the weather and air-quality forecast before you buy a ticket.

How do you get to Ping An Finance Centre by metro?

Take metro Line 1 or Line 3 to Shopping Park station (购物公园) and leave by Exit D — the tower entrance is under a minute's walk. Futian station (Lines 2/3/11/14) and Gangxia station (Lines 1/11) are also within walking distance. From Hong Kong, the high-speed train reaches Futian station in about 14 minutes, then it is a short metro hop.

How tall is Ping An Finance Centre and where does it rank?

Ping An Finance Centre stands 599 m tall with 118 floors and was completed in 2017. It is the tallest building in Shenzhen, the 2nd-tallest in China after Shanghai Tower, and ranks 4th–5th among the tallest buildings in the world. It was designed by architects Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) and is clad in a stainless-steel facade weighing around 1,700 tonnes.

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