China · VIEWPOINTS & OBSERVATION DECKS
The 9 best viewpoints & observation decks tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Visit Shanghai Tower’s Top of Shanghai observation deck on floors 118 and 119, with optional access to floors 125 and 126 and the musical light show. PANDA144 handles the booking, but you must send your passport name and number in advance. Choose daylight for river views or evening for glowing city lights.
“We went in the evening and had amazing views of the city lights at night time.”
Walk Hong Kong Island with a licensed guide such as Joe, Amy, Grace, Monica, or Gary. See Tai Kwun, PMQ, Cat Street, Man Mo Temple, and Sheung Wan, then eat dim sum with an egg tart and tea or coffee. Depending on your option, add the Peak Tram and Star Ferry.
“Monica was very knowledgeable about HK history bringing each location to life. The stories about the history of the food shops was fantastic. Great introduction to HK for a quick stopover or to begin a more thorough journey.”
Enjoy a 3 to 4-hour private evening tour with hotel pickup, a driver, English-speaking guide, VIP seating on the Huangpu River cruise, and optional entry to Shanghai Tower’s 118th-floor deck. Guides such as Cassie, Lucy, Lea, Roy, and Annie are praised for clear explanations and helpful photos. Dinner is optional and served at a local restaurant.
“The experience was excellent. Lucy was an excellent tour guide. The food was amazing. 100% recommended!”
Spend about six hours seeing Hong Kong from Victoria Peak to Man Mo Temple, Hollywood Road, Tai Kwun, and Victoria Harbour. Your guide handles transport, Peak Tram tickets, and directions. Choose a Tim Ho Wan meal with 10 dim sum dishes. Afternoon departures add a 45-minute sunset cruise. Guides such as Simon, Ricky, Rex, and Ken are noted for clear organization and friendly commentary.
“Excellent day with Simon. We covered so much and I met fabulous ppl. So glad we were guided and had transportation point to point. The lunch at Tim Ho was a highlight and I highly recommend!”
Pre-book entry to Shanghai Tower and show the required QR code at the entrance. You will ride one of the world’s fastest elevators at 18 meters per second, visit the 125th and 126th floors, and look across Shanghai from China’s highest building. Plan for one to three hours. No guide or transport is included.
“A great view from the top of Shanghai. Very enjoyable and unforgettable experience. Will definitely recommend to friends and colleagues.”
Visit Guangzhou’s Canton Tower on a self-guided ticket with access options at 433m, 450m, or 488m. See the Pearl River through indoor glass walkways, step onto an open-air deck, or add the Crystal Ferris Wheel. Bring your passport and use the correct e-voucher, since redemption instructions can vary.
“Incrivel! Foi o mais alto que já subi na vida e a vista de lá é de tirar o folego! Recomendo se vier a cidade!”
Board at Fortune Wharf, only 300 meters from Canton Tower, for a 50-minute evening cruise along the Pearl River. You will pass Padi, Liede Bridge, Guangzhou Tower, Haixinsha and Huacheng Square, with wide views of illuminated buildings and bridges. Choose from ships such as Jinjing, Suigang Star or Garfield, depending on your booking.
“Crociera molto bella che vale sicuramente la pena di fare se si visita Canton. Non vale la pena prendere i costosi biglietti dell'ultimo piano perché poi, una volta partiti, salgono anche quelli dei piani inferiori.”
Visit Macau Tower independently with access to the indoor Level 58 deck at 233 meters and the outdoor Level 61 platform at 223 meters. You’ll see Macau, the Pearl River Delta, and possibly Hong Kong, with glass floor sections, a revolving café, and optional thrill activities available for an extra fee.
“Unfortunately my plans changed at the last minute so was unable to attend. As it was within the 24 hour window I was billed, which is not unreasonable. I did contact the provider to see if I could alter the date but after a very quick response from them I was told I couldn’t. Again, not unexpected or unreasonable. I marked it as a 3 star as I couldn’t tell you if the trip would have been any good ok r not.”
Visit Macau Tower with an adult ticket covering the 58th-floor Observation Deck and 61st-floor Outdoor Observation Corridor. Ride the glass bullet elevator, enjoy 360-degree views, and add the Skywalk option if you want a supervised outdoor challenge. The tower also offers restaurants, cafés, shops, souvenirs, and family-friendly places to spend more than a quick hour.
Pick a wall, a palace, a river or a kitchen.
