{"id":3516,"date":"2017-07-19T13:49:39","date_gmt":"2017-07-19T13:49:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=3516"},"modified":"2017-07-19T13:49:39","modified_gmt":"2017-07-19T13:49:39","slug":"touch-the-clouds-visiting-the-worlds-tallest-buildings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/touch-the-clouds-visiting-the-worlds-tallest-buildings\/","title":{"rendered":"Touch the clouds: Visiting the world’s tallest buildings"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is something about being up high that brings out the wonder in humanity. We love to stand at the edge of the sky, peering – admittedly sometimes fearfully – over the edge, seeing the surrounding area laid out beneath us like a carpet just waiting for our footprints. It\u2019s one of the most invigorating feelings a person can have – so why not make it a feature of your next holiday?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Thanks to the wonders of mechanical engineering, humanity is now able to build higher, taller, and more grand than ever before. Some of these structures are located in wonderfully tourist-friendly regions, giving you an amazing all-round holiday along with the chance to touch the <\/span>clouds<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

#1 – Dubai<\/b><\/p>\n

It would be impossible to talk about tall structures without a mention for the largest of the them: the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, <\/span>United Arab Emirates<\/span><\/a>. The Burj Khalifa is officially the world\u2019s tallest building, taking the title upon its completion in 2008. It stands at a magnificent 2,722 feet, when including the roof and aerial heights. <\/span><\/p>\n

Dubai itself is an amazing destination, rich with culture and synonymous with luxury. There\u2019s something for every budget here, so don\u2019t be put off by its reputation if you\u2019re travelling on a shoestring. <\/span><\/p>\n

#2 – Shanghai <\/b><\/p>\n

While everyone knows that Beijing is a wonderful city to <\/span>travel<\/span><\/a> to if you\u2019re fancying a Chinese adventure, spare a thought for Shanghai on the eastern side of the country. As China\u2019s \u201csecond city\u201d, its reputation is one of business, but there\u2019s plenty here too for the pleasure tourist. You can find markets and museums to delight yourself, then spend the evening resting in a <\/span>Shanghai hotel<\/span><\/a> in preparation for the next morning of exploration. <\/span><\/p>\n

In terms of height, the Shanghai World Financial Centre is what you\u2019re here for. The structure stands at 1,612 feet. However, it\u2019s the observation deck – at 1,555 feet – that is the real star of the show. From here, you can look over the sprawling metropolis of Shanghai with unspoiled views for miles. <\/span><\/p>\n

#3 – Tokyo<\/b><\/p>\n

Finally, no discussion of the largest structures in the world would be complete without a nod to the Tokyo Skytree. As you\u2019d expect with a name like that, if it\u2019s height you want, then this structure isn\u2019t going to disappoint. It stands at 2,080 feet, making it the second tallest structure in the world after the Burj Khalifa. It\u2019s also a little younger than its taller rival, having been completed in 2012. <\/span><\/p>\n

The tower dwarfs the buildings in the surrounding location beneath, but there\u2019s still plenty to explore and enjoy at ground level. There\u2019s a huge commercial center if you\u2019re looking for the shopping trip of a lifetime, as well as other sightseeing attractions within nearby limits. Tokyo is one of the most vibrant, cosmopolitan areas in the world – so good you\u2019ll want to come back again and again.<\/span><\/p>\n

In search of the world\u2019s tourist structures, your quest can take you all over the globe. Many of these mights of engineering are also in tourist areas well worth the visit all by themselves, so enjoy the sights, sounds, and – of course – the view. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Thanks to the wonders of mechanical engineering, humanity is now able to build higher, taller, and more grand than ever before. Some of these structures are located in wonderfully tourist-friendly regions, giving you an amazing all-round holiday along with the chance to touch the clouds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":3517,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[1227,1802,1803,1804,110],"class_list":["post-3516","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destinations","category-travel","tag-adventure-travel","tag-dubai","tag-shanghai","tag-tokyo-skytree","tag-travel-2"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3516","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3516"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3516\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3518,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3516\/revisions\/3518"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3517"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3516"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3516"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3516"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}