Oriental Pearl Tower

The Oriental Pearl Tower is a futurist TV tower in Lujiazui, Shanghai, on the banks of the Huangpu River directly opposite the Bund. It has three large spherical platforms connected by three pillars and an elevator, with fifteen observation levels. The tower stands 468 metres tall, including its antenna, and is a cultural icon of the city.

Don't miss

• Fifteen observatory levels, including the highest one with panoramic glass floors
• A revolving restaurant and an indoor roller coaster within the lower spheres
• The Space Hotel, a 20-room hotel between the two large spheres
• Views of the Bund and the Huangpu River from the tower's location in Lujiazui

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Oriental Pearl Tower

Cheapest way inShanghai Tower Ticket Booking4.3★ · 68 travelers1-3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$39 per personSee dates →Most bookedPrivate Night Tour-VIP River Cruise and Shanghai Tower Option4.9★ · 118 travelers3-4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$144 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleShanghai Private Tour with River Cruise, Shanghai Tower, and Lunch or Dinner5★ · 33 travelers~5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$177 per personSee dates →

Getting there

Know before you go

• The tower was built on soft soil; large concrete pillars and steel supports were used for the foundation.
• The design was inspired by 'Pipa xing', a poem by Tang poet Bai Juyi, reflecting Shanghai's culture.

A bit of history

The idea for a new TV tower in downtown Shanghai was first introduced in a broadcast on August 25, 1983. Construction began on July 30, 1991, and the tower opened to the public a year after completion in 1995. It was the tallest structure in China until 2007.