About the Oriental Pearl Tower

The Oriental Pearl Tower is as much an object to look at as a place to look out from. Its stacked spheres give Lujiazui a distinctive silhouette, while the visitor experience combines elevated city views with the sensation of walking above the streets on a transparent floor. Choose the Pearl for its landmark architecture and glass skywalk, or Shanghai Tower for a higher, wider panorama of the city.

The 263-meter observation deck and 259-meter glass skywalk are the main sightseeing draws. At ground level, the Shanghai Urban History and Development Museum adds street scenes and historical displays. Read the full inclusion list before paying: these areas, other decks, the 351-meter Space Capsule and temporary exhibitions may be combined differently. The 267-meter revolving restaurant has its own dining arrangements; a sightseeing ticket alone does not establish a meal or river-cruise entitlement.

Bring the original identity document used for your ticket, and follow its visit date, entry instructions and any designated time. Official Shanghai tourism information lists 08:00–22:00 with last entry at 21:00; confirm the venue’s schedule for your date because individual exhibitions, dining sessions and products may differ. Allow for security and lift queues, and ask about the step-free visitor route if stairs or the glass floor are a concern.

CTN suggests allowing 2–3 hours and choosing clear conditions for the views. Daylight reveals city detail, while evening brings lights; cloud and haze can limit either experience. Reach the tower from Lujiazui station on Lines 2 or 14, following the surface signs and your ticket’s check-in directions. Looking at the tower from the riverside is separate from paid tower entry, dining or a cruise.