东方明珠塔
Shanghai's retro-futuristic icon — a glass floor sphere 263m above Pudong.
The Oriental Pearl Tower is Shanghai's most recognisable landmark — its distinctive pink spheres and latticed spire have defined the Pudong skyline since 1994. Multiple observation decks include a glass floor sphere at 263m offering unobstructed views back across the Huangpu River at the Bund's Art Deco skyline. The ground-floor Shanghai History Museum is included in most ticket packages.
Take Metro Line 2 to Lujiazui station — the tower is a 5-minute walk. Buy tickets at the gate or online to save time. Multiple observation sphere levels available; the upper sphere (263m glass floor) offers the most dramatic views. The adjacent river promenade gives the best exterior photos of the tower.
Opening Hours
8:00am – 9:30pm daily
Entry Fee
¥200 (upper sphere + lower sphere + history museum)
Address
1 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
上海市浦东新区世纪大道1号
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师傅您好，请送我去东方明珠塔，地址：上海市浦东新区世纪大道1号。谢谢！
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For your eyes only:
The Oriental Pearl Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in Shanghai — all drivers will know it.
Follow these guides to navigate each part of your visit.
Take Metro Line 2 to Lujiazui station — exit 6 and walk 5 minutes along the river
Buy your ticket at the counter or show your online booking QR code
Take the lift to the upper sphere (上球体) at 263m for the best views and glass floor
Look west across the Huangpu River for the famous view back at the Bund skyline
Descend to the lower sphere for the revolving restaurant (separate reservation)
Visit the Shanghai History Museum in the base — surprisingly excellent and included in most tickets
Walk the exterior river promenade for the best exterior photos of the tower
The view from the top looks west at the Bund — this is the famous reverse shot that makes the Bund look dramatic.
Clear days only — Shanghai's pollution can make observation decks disappointing on hazy days. Check AQI before booking.
The Shanghai History Museum in the base of the tower is a hidden gem — wax figures and interactive displays showing Shanghai's colonial history.
Compare with Shanghai Tower's observation deck (632m, the world's second-tallest building) just a short walk away — tickets sold separately.
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