Standing beside the Huangpu River and at the tip of Lujiazui of Pudong, the Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower Tower integrates city sightseeing, shopping and entertainment, historical exhibition, which is one of the iconic cultural attractions and landmarks in Shanghai. With a height of about 468 meters, the tower houses a space capsule, a revolving restaurant, Shanghai History Museum, 263m Sightseeing Galleria and other facilities. The building was built in July 1991 with the total investment of 830 million yuan and put into use in May 1995, which is responsible for the transmission of six wireless televisions in Shanghai. Looking from a distance, the Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower with the Nanpu Bridge in the southwest and the Yangpu bridge in the northeast forms an unique picture like “two dragons playing with the pearls”.
Basic Facts about the Oriental Pearl Tower:
How to Buy Entrance Tickets:
Sky Walking Deluxe Package | CNY 260 | 263m Sightseeing Galleria + 259m Transparent Observatory + 78m “Updating City” Dynamic Ring Multimedia Show + Shanghai History Museum + Huangpu River Cruise |
Sky Walking Superior Package | CNY 220 | 351m Space Capsule + 263m Sightseeing Galleria + 259m Transparent Observatory + 78m “Updating City” Dynamic Ring Multimedia Show + Shanghai History Museum |
Sky Walking Value Package | CNY 198 | 263m Sightseeing Galleria + 259m Transparent Observatory + 78m “Updating City”Dynamic Ring Multimedia Show + Shanghai History Museum + Minipark Interactive Cycling + O Friend + Colorful Inclined Elevator |
Sky Walking Standard Package | CNY 160 | 263m Sightseeing Galleria + 259m Transparent Observatory + Shanghai History Museum |
Shanghai History Museum | CNY 35 | Shanghai History Museum |
Lunch at Revolving Restaurant(11:00-14:00) | CNY 348 | 267m Revolving Restaurant + 263m Sightseeing Galleria + 259m Transparent Observatory + Shanghai History Museum |
Dinner at Revolving Restaurant(17:00-21:00) | CNY 388 | 267m Revolving Restaurant + 263m Sightseeing Galleria + 259m Transparent Observatory + Shanghai History Museum |
When is the best time to visit?
As the famous tourist destination and landmark of Shanghai, the Oriental Pearl Tower attracts a great number of tourists home and abroad. If you want to have a great travel experience here, it is wise for you to avoid the official holidays in China to visit the Oriental Pearl Tower.
Tips: Visitors had better avoid the official holiday in China, because many Chinese citizens choose to travel on official holidays to ease the pressure of their work. As a result, many Chinese tourist attractions are overcrowded and traffic jams are common. Therefore, visiting China at this time will bring tourists a less pleasant travel experience.
Official Holidays in China
Chinese New Year | Around January or February |
Winter vacation | January-February |
Labor Day | May1st -3rd |
Summer vacation(for students) | July-August31st |
Mid-Autumn Festival | Around mid-September |
National Day | October 1st-7th |
How to get to the Oriental Pearl Tower?
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