Oriental Pearl Tower – See the Whole Shanghai & Seek Thrill

Since the Oriental Pearl Tower has the unique outstanding design and provides diverse items at different levels, tourists can play to the most in this tower, taste the high-standard food and have a wonderful experience on the river cruise to appreciate the especially fairy scene on the banks.

Experience Modern Flavor

There are many highlights places to enjoy the very modern feature of Shanghai in Oriental Pearl Tower. Choose your favorites here!

Space Capsule Sightseeing Floor (351m, upper sphere)

It is very amazing to explore the mystery of the universe and find your own constellation. And also, you get the chance to walk in the boundless universe with the “taikonaut”. While travelling in the vast universe and communicating with the “aliens”, you don’t have to doubt. Yes, you are right in the magic Space Capsule Sightseeing Floor on the 351m of the Oriental Pearl Tower.

Sightseeing Floor (263m, upper sphere)

You want to get the full view of this metropolitan Shanghai? Probably this sightseeing floor on the 263m of the Oriental Pearl Tower is the best place. Standing there, you can see the grand view of both sides of Huangpu River, with the modern high buildings in the finance and trade zone as well as the attractive scene of constructions of multiple exotic styles. This is really a lifetime memory!

Transparent Observatory (259m, upper sphere)

This world unique observatory with full transparent glass floor is the best platform for challengers and bold visitors to fast their heartbeat. Take the elevator up to 259m, and then you can see the cars running under your feet. You can also admire the modern appearance of the whole city, but no need to worry, the glass floor is super solid that every square meter can bear a weight of over 2 tons. As a result, you could just enjoy every step full of excitement.

Game City (90 & 98m, lower sphere)

The Game City in Oriental Pearl Tower is the highest entertainment place worldwide. And since a great number of diverse entertaining items are offered here, you can take your time immersed in the crazy, exciting, satisfying games and screaming to release your pressure, moreover, the very lifelike scenes in the cinema area are quite wonderful.

Shanghai History Museum (base)

Located at the base of Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai History Museum provides you with hundreds of historic relics, scaling-down magnificent buildings, and more than 1,000 waxen images to show the authentic look of ancient Shanghai. You will not only see the real daily life of old Shanghai, but also have more knowledge of its developmental process.

Oriental Pearl Tower is rich in restaurants with various types of food, so you can enjoy the fine food and the local culture with your family and friends leisurely.

Revolving Restaurant (267m, upper sphere)

A highlight of Oriental Pearl Tower is this Revolving Restaurant at 267m high. You can not only glad your taste bud with the most high-end cuisines from all over the world, but also appreciate the fancy view of Shanghai through the glass window, especially at night when the shining colorful lights like the twinkling stars in the sky. It is very interesting to feel the very gentle revolve of this restaurant which is about 2 hours per round.

Opening hour:

Lunch: 11:00 - 14:00; Dinner: 17:00 - 21:00

Apart from having fun in the Oriental Pearl Tower, it is also very interesting to take a cruise at the edge of Lujiazui to appreciate the different view of this tower and other magnificent buildings on both side of Huangpu River (黄浦江), which is a treasurable experience. Particularly when the night comes, all the shining lights lit the city and water becomes colorful when the lights, moon and stars reflect onto it. Enjoy the tender wind blowing and watch the local people spending their time on the banks, and that is very wonderful.

There are three cruises of high standard for your choice, namely the “China”, the “Oriental Pearl” and the “No. 2 Oriental Pearl”. They are all full of luxury decoration, superior facilities, nice environment, nice services, delicious food and very good places for sightseeing, so you can completely be immersed in the charming scenery of Shanghai on either cruise for about 45 minutes.

Starting Time

Forenoon: 10:00; 11:00; 12:00

Afternoon: 14:00; 15:00; 16:00

Night: 19:00; 20:00 (excluding the Chinese Lunar Year Festival and other golden weeks)

Newly Operated: 17:00; 21:00 (peak season)

Independent Travel

Since the Oriental Pearl Tower is at the downtown of Shanghai, it is very convenient to get there either by bus, by taxi, by subway or other ways.

By metro: Shanghai Metro Line 2, get off at Lujiazui Station and walk about 360m.

• From Yu Garden & Bazaar: about 4.5km, driving for 12mins;
• From the Bund: about 5km, driving for 10mins;
• From Pudong International Airport: about 40km, driving for 48mins;
• From Hongqiao International Airport: about 20km, driving for 52mins;
• From Shanghai Railway Station: about 8km, driving for 20mins.

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