Overview
Completed in 1994, the 468m Oriental Pearl Tower is the iconic TV tower of Shanghai's Pudong district, distinguished by its unique design of two giant spheres connected by columns. The transparent glass-floor observation deck at 259m offers a vertigo-inducing panorama of the Huangpu River and the Bund below your feet, and the revolving restaurant at 267m lets you dine with a view. The first floor houses the Shanghai Municipal History Museum, depicting 100 years of Shanghai history through vivid wax figures and models. Admission CNY 120 (observation deck), CNY 220 (including transparent deck). A 5-minute walk from Lujiazui Station (Metro Line 2), Exit 1.
Travel Tips
Head up before sunset to enjoy both the daytime view and the night lights. On clear days you can see the Bund in its full glory.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Shanghai, China from Seoul (ICN).
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Attractions near Oriental Pearl Tower
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Yu Garden
A classical Ming-dynasty garden tucked in the heart of downtown Shanghai.
📍 1.6km away
Century Park
Pudong's largest city park, with sprawling lawns and a lake beloved by locals.
📍 5.2km away
Jing'an Temple
A 1,700-year-old temple standing incongruously amid a forest of skyscrapers.
📍 5.3km away
Things to Do in Shanghai
Huangpu River Night Cruise
A 50-minute cruise on the Huangpu River between the Bund and Pudong, with sweeping night views of both banks. Standard fare about CNY 120
Pudong Maglev Train Ride
Ride the Maglev train from Pudong Airport to Longyang Road Station at 431 km/h — covering the distance in just 8 minutes. The world's fastest commercial train. One-way CNY 50
Bund Night Walk
Stroll the Bund promenade and admire the magical night views on both sides of the Huangpu River. Night lighting on 18:30-22:00. Free