List of Highest Observation Decks By Type
| Type | Name and Location | Constructed | Height | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enclosed | Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai, China | 2008 | 474 m (1,555 ft) | |
| Outdoor | Canton Tower, Guangzhou, China | 2011 | 488 m (1,601 ft) | |
| On skyscraper | Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai, China | 2008 | 474 m (1,555 ft) | |
| On tower | Canton Tower, Guangzhou, China | 2011 | 488 m (1,601 ft) | |
| Bridge | Royal Gorge Bridge | 1929 | 291 m (955 ft) | Above water level. |
| Dam | Vajont Dam | 1959 | 262 m (860 ft) | Dependant on weather and whether open to the public. |
| Demolished | One & Two World Trade Center (article), New York City, USA | 1972 & 1973 | 419.7 m (1,377 ft) | Destroyed during the September 11 attacks. |
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