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A pair of daredevil climbers ascended to the top of the world’s second tallest building in China’s commercial hub Shanghai, posting a stomach-turning video which has received more than a million views.
The duo, who identified themselves as Vadim Makhorov and Vitaliy Raskalov, said they scaled the Shanghai Tower, which will reach over 630 metres when it is finished this year if construction goes according to schedule. Globally it will be second only to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which stands at 828 metres.
The video showed the two, wearing black hoodies, walking up stairs, climbing ladders and finally scaling a crane at the top of the Shanghai Tower as they peered at buildings shrouded in clouds below.
A video of their feat, posted on YouTube on Wednesday had received more than 1.3 million views and 8,000 comments on Thursday.
Watch: Two men climb the Shanghai Tower, and film it 

Raskalov said on his blog that they started the ascent on January 31, the first day of China’s Lunar New Year.
“At that time the security was less watchful, workers were on vacations,” he said.
“It took us almost two hours to get on the 120th floor by foot. And also, we (spent) almost 18 hours on top of the building, sleeping and waiting for better weather.”
The duo, who use the name “OnTheRoofs”, could not be immediately reached for comment. Media reports say they previously climbed the Great Pyramid of Giza.
In China, where YouTube is blocked by authorities, the video was re-posted to several video websites.
“My knees are getting weak just by watching. Hollywood blockbusters are nothing compared to this,” said one poster.
The building’s management said steps would be taken to bar any repeat performances, according to a statement carried by state media.
“Shanghai Tower will implement measures such as putting up wire fencing around the walls and installing safety doors on exits to avoid similar incidents from happening again,” said the statement, which was carried by state television.


Daredevils climb Shanghai Tower without safety equipment

The two climbers walked up stairs, climbed ladders and finally scaled a crane at the top of the Shanghai Tower. Photo: SCMP Pictures

The Shanghai Tower (left) stands next to the Shanghai Global Financial Hub in the Lujiazui area of Pudong district in Shanghai. Photo: AFP

One of the climbers peers at buildings shrouded in clouds below. Photo: SCMP Pictures

China's tallest building nears finish in Shanghai

Workers arrange the banner at the bottom of the Shanghai Tower under construction in Shanghai. Photo: AP

The Shanghai Tower under construction, center, is seen with other skyscrapers, Jinmao Tower, right, and Shanghai World Financial Center, left. Photo: AP

Onlookers watch as work on the main structure of China's tallest building - and the world's second tallest - is finished. The last steel beam was installed at the top of Shanghai Tower in Shanghai, 580 metres above the ground, officially making it Asia's tallest tower ahead of Taiwan's 509-metre Taipei 101 building. Photo: Xinhua

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Shanghai Tower skywalkers Vadim Makhorov and Vitaliy Raskalov scale world’s second tallest building without ropes


Daredevils climb Shanghai Tower without safety equipment

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}Shanghai Tower skywalkers Vadim Makhorov and Vitaliy Raskalov scale world’s second tallest building without ropes

Shanghai Tower skywalkers Vadim Makhorov and Vitaliy Raskalov scale world’s second tallest building without ropes