Shenzhen, a major city and Special Economic Zone in Guangdong, China, is home to over 451 completed skyscrapers taller than 150 m (492 ft), of which 185 are taller than 200 m (656 ft), making it the largest concentration in the world.[1][2] The tallest building in Shenzhen is the Ping An Finance Centre, which rises 599 m (1,965 ft).[3] The 115-story skyscraper also stands as the second-tallest building in China and the fifth-tallest building in the world. At 442 m (1,450 ft), the KK100 is the second-tallest completed building in the city.[4] Shenzhen's high-rise building boom shows no signs of slowing down,[5] with numerous proposals for skyscrapers taller than 150 m (492 ft).
Skyscraper construction started in Shenzhen in 1978, at a time when the tallest building in the city was five stories tall.[6] In the next decade, 300 high-rises were erected in the city,[6] including the Guomao Building. It was the city's first skyscraper and was the tallest building in mainland China upon its opening in 1985.[7] As Shenzhen's highrise construction boom progressed into the 1990s, the skyscrapers erected in the city became taller. In the decade spanning from 1996 to 2006, 18 buildings taller than 200 m (656 ft) were completed. The tallest of these is the Diwang Building (Shun Hing Square), the city's first building to exceed 300 m (984 ft) in height.[8] Most of Shenzhen's skyscrapers are concentrated in the Luohu, Futian and Nanshan districts.[9][10] Shenzhen's skyscraper boom is attributed to its status as one of the fastest-growing cities in the world.[5]
Tallest buildings
This lists ranks Shenzhen skyscrapers that stand at least 200 m (655 feet) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. Buildings that have already topped out are also included.
Was the tallest building in Shenzhen upon completion
This is one of the tower to take advantage of the large area, creating two artificial mountain volumes, in response to the huge scale of the towers. 23rd-tallest building in China.[15]
Also known as the Diwang Building. The first supertall building to be constructed within the Luohu District and becoming the tallest all-steel building in China. 25th-tallest building in China. Briefly the tallest building in China until completion of the CITIC Plaza in Guangzhou.[8][16]
Also known as the Shenzhen Center. (mainly by non-Shenzheners). 29th-tallest building in China. The tower, with its columnar outline and layered form, represents the high-quality urban visage of Shenzhen, China’s design capital.[17][18]
Structurally Topped out in 2020. Estimated Completion in 2022. Formerly known as Shenzhen Bay Huiyun Center (深湾汇云中心). Being the tallest building in Qianhai at Nanshan District.[19]
Tallest detached-core tower in the world. Tallest building in Shennan Boulevard, 37th-tallest building in China. Defined by its detached core configuration, the building positions its primary core 9 meters outside its main body.[20][21]
The first supertall building to be constructed within the Longgang District. Structurally Topped out in 2021. Estimated Completion in 2023 and will become the tallest twin towers in China.[22]
One of the tallest twin towers in Shenzhen. the twin towers that are connected by two distinctive 3-storey volumes at different heights; these volumes provide ancillary programs and services to the office users and visitors alike.[28]
Tower was among the tallest residential buildings in China and stands as the tallest building in Xiangmihu Subdistrict . Tower A linked with Tower B through a multi-level skybridge positioned at a height of 170 meters above the ground.[30]
The first supertall building to be constructed within the Bonded Zone and standing among the first line buildings to be seen when viewing Shenzhen from Hong Kong immediately to the south.[31]
The first supertall building to be constructed in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District and became new focal point for the skyline within this distant southwestern portion of the city.[32]
The tower shaped and location is restricted by the solar constrains. To minimize shading impact to surrounding residential properties, the foot print is designed as a 107-107-107-39 diamond-shape.[33]
Originally stood 356 metres (1,168 ft) tall including the height of the original antenna which has since been removed. Tallest building constructed in Shenzhen in the 2000s.[38][39]
This lists the tallest buildings in Shenzhen by their respective functions—office, hotel, residential and mixed-use—based on standard height measurement.