Dragon Tower in Harbin is a tall tower of lattice steel used for communication. It was built in 2000. The Dragon Tower, used as the Heilongjiang Broadcast and TV Tower, at 336 meters (1,102 ft) high, ranks as the 22nd highest in the world and the seventh highest in Asia. It is a comprehensive multifunctional tower that integrates transmission of broadcast and TV, tourism, sightseeing, food and beverage service, advertisement propagation, environmental and meteorological monitoring, microwave telecommunication and wireless communication together.
The total building area of the Dragon Tower is 16,600 square meters. The tower base consists of the underground floor and the first four floors above ground. The base is made into a spherical crown. The Dragon Tower’s body is built into a regular octagon. The tower appears to be a parabola. The tower halls are located from 181m to 206m, consisting of a flying saucer in the bottom and a ball-shape hall on the top. The antenna is installed in elevation of 220.5m to 6m. Awarded the title of Grade-AAAA tourist sight by the State Tourism administration, the Dragon Tower has become a landmark of Harbin and Heilongjiang Province.
What to Do
• Adventure on 181-meter sightseeing floor – There is the longest “walk in the clouds Adventure ring” in the world. The sky walk has a circumference of more than 60 meters, being the largest in the world. The ring transparent laminated glass has a load-bearing capacity of 1,000 kg per square meter, so it is quite save. This adventure is suitable for those audacious visitors.
• Enjoy a romantic meal in 186-meter revolving restaurant – scattered rotary platform, an area 1256 square meters, the world’s largest air-to-ceiling scattered revolving restaurant. It can accommodate 350 guests to enjoy meals in a time
• Enjoy city view on 190-meter indoor and outdoor observation decks – standing on this aerial deck, you can have 360-degree view overlooking the city.
• Have tea on 203-meter high tea house – There is a tea house on the 203-meter floor.
Playing on a 210-meter high swing – If you are aggressive enough, you can try the 210-meter high swing, which is the highest swing in China.
Travel Guide
【Chinese name】：龙塔
【How to get there】: one can take Bus 7, 112, 71, 24 209 to get to the Dragon Tower. Taking a taxi would be the most convenient way.