The height of the Oriental Pearl Tower (how high are the three balls of the Oriental Pearl Tower)
Preface
Sightseeing tower: a finished product of modern engineering technology, different from Ancient tower. It wasn’t until the late 19th century that sufficient technology was established. Representative works include: Paris to the Eiffel Tower, Macau Tower, Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower, etc.
Main body
Because of its simple design and high height, the sightseeing tower has become a part of the urban landscape, even a landmark building of the city. In addition to sightseeing, it also has the function of transmitting radio signals, including television and radio. Some sightseeing towers, such as the Macau Tower, offer extreme entertainment, such as skydiving and skywalking. This article will introduce you to 9 TV sightseeing towers over 400 meters that have been built around the world. The details are as follows:
TOP1 Tokyo, Japan
Name: Skytree (English: TokyoSkytree) Height: 634 meters Started/Completed: 2008/2012
The tallest tower in the world is also the second tallest man-made structure in the world, after the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Observation platforms are set up at 350 meters and 450 meters respectively. It is a famous tourist spot in Tokyo!
Guangzhou, China
Name: Canton Tower (also known as Guangzhou New TV Tower, nicknamed Xiaomanyao) Height: 600 meters Started/Completed: 2005/2009
It is the taller mast of Canton Tower, and it is also the current The tallest tower mast in the world.
There is a “Spider-Man Plank Road” at 168-334.4 meters above the tower, which is the tallest and longest aerial walking ladder in the world. There is a revolving restaurant 422.8 meters away from the tower, which is the highest revolving restaurant in the world. At a distance of 450-454 meters from the top of the tower, the steel structure network on the top of the tower is surrounded by ring beams. At the same time, there are 16 sightseeing ball cabins, which are the highest in the world, overlooking Guangzhou and even the Pearl River Delta at a height of 360 [/k0/]. It is the tallest Ferris wheel in the world. The air mast is 455-485 meters above the sky, which is the highest vertical slide ride in the world.
TOP3 Toronto, Canada
Name: CN Tower Height: 553.33 meters Built: 1976
Since its completion in 1976, the tower has been recorded as the tallest building by the Guinness World Records until it was recognized by the Burj Khalifa ( Burj Khalifa) and beyond. Set up a viewing platform at 346 meters.
TOP4 Moscow, Russia
Name: OstankinHeight of Nuo TV Tower: 540 meters Started/Completed: 1963/1967
It is one of the buildings in the world with a height of more than 500 meters, and it has been one of the world’s buildings for 9 consecutive years. The observation deck is located at a height of 337 meters above the ground, from which you can enjoy Moscow from a new perspective.
TOP5 Shanghai, China
Name: Oriental Pearl Tower Height: 468 meters Started/Completed: 1991/1995
Multi-pipe structure, the backbone is three empty giant columns with a diameter of 9m and a height of 287m. The TV tower has three spheres, lower, upper and top. Three steel structure balls are suspended at heights of 112 meters, 295 meters and 350 meters respectively, weighing thousands of tons. It is one of the iconic cultural landscapes in Shanghai.
TOP6 Tehran, Iran
Name: Tehran Tower Height: 435 meters Completed: 2007
The taller concrete tower in the Middle East is a better place to enjoy the panoramic view of Tehran.
TOP7 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Name: Kuala Lumpur Tower Height: 421 meters Started/Completed: 1991/1995
The hill is located on Bukit Nanas at 4 meters above sea level, so visually it should be “over” the famous Petronas in Kuala Lumpur (Petronas) Twin Towers (452 meters).
TOP8 Tianjin, China
Name: Tianjin Radio and Television Tower, referred to as Height of “Sky Tower”: 415 meters Started/Completed: 1988/1991
It consists of five parts: tower base, tower base, tower body, tower body, and antenna. There is a viewing hall and a revolving restaurant on the tower with a distance of 248-278 meters.
TOP9 Beijing, China
Name: Central Radio and Television Tower Height: 405 meters started/completed: 1987/1995
The unique shape of the tower, the double eaves of the Hall of Prayer for Harvests is the tower base; it is 223 meters from the ground, and the radius of the tube is 10 meters outward, forming a tower in the shape of a palace lantern.
Conclusion
In addition to being a city landmark, the observation tower can also attract many tourists and drive the city’s economy and vitality ! At present, more and more cities are participating in it, and we will see more super tall sightseeing towers in the future!
48m Yinchuan Silk Road Pearl Tower
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