Flair, on the top of Shanghai's Ritz-Carlton Pudong, provides up close and personal views of the city's harbor and famous TV tower.
Iconic buildings such as New York City's Empire State Building and Paris' Eiffel Tower attract long lines of tourists and often have high prices.
Most big cities though have other options for breathtaking skyline views.
From Taipei to Toronto, we've rounded up 15 lesser-known places where you can catch an unparalleled glimpse of the city.