In 2012 Yingli Tower eclipsed the Chongqing World Trade Center to become the tallest building in Western China, although this title was short lived since Chongqing Poly Tower received the title later in the year.

Like traditional American skyscraper design, articulated setbacks are used to separate and taper the vertical shaft of the main body as it rises, similar to the Empire State Building.

Subtle features characteristic in Art Deco design are embedded within the corners of the base and the central main shaft of the tower.

A similar method was reused to form the crown of the building but the design curves inwards instead to form a single pinnacle consisting of a series of tessellated diamonds.

This curvature was also applied on the roof design of the retail podium which also curves inwards towards the tower.