Oriental Pearl Tower

东方明珠广播电视塔 · Dōngfāng Míngzhū

The 1990s TV tower with pink spheres, a glass floor and a city history museum.

Booking recommendedBring your passport1.5 hours

Tip

If you only do one tower, Shanghai Tower has the higher view; the Pearl is the one to photograph.

Opening hours: About 09:00–21:30. To be confirmed
Price: From ¥199 To be confirmed
How to book: Buy online or at the gate with your passport.
Getting there: Lujiazui (Line 2)
Address in Chinese: 上海市浦东新区世纪大道1号

Photo: Ermell · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Shanghai in 3 days: a practical itineraryThe Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum East, Lujiazui and the old French Concession in three days, with closing days, metro stops and booking tips.

Sources

Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.

orientalpearltower.com

Not yet confirmed by an official source: Opening hours, Price

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