Oriental Pearl Tower Visit Guide

World Travel Editorial · 2026-09-11 · 4 min read

This Oriental Pearl Tower Visit Guide is a practical guide for first-time visitors. Follow the route section by section rather than trying to cover everything at once.

The Oriental Pearl Tower is a futurist TV tower in Lujiazui, Shanghai. Built from 1991 to 1994, the tower was the tallest structure in China until the completion of nearby World Financial Center in 2007. Its status as Shanghai's first AAAAA tourist attraction, the tower's unique architecture, height, and fifteen observation decks have made it a cultural icon of the city.

Itinerary summary

• Address: 浦东新区世纪大道1号
• Level: 5A-rated scenic area
• Opening hours per official notice
• Suggested time: 1-3 hours

How to plan your visit

Below is a section-by-section walk; skip or extend sections to suit your schedule. Check the 'Practical info' section before you set out.

Oriental Pearl Tower

Address: 浦东新区世纪大道1号

Practical info

• Tickets: per on-site notice
• Transport: Metro/bus to nearest stop then walk
• Check official notice before departure

Photographs

Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai

Photo: Dmitry A. Mottl · · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower-RM

Photo: Ermell · · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower-RM

Photo: Ermell · · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Sources

• Oriental Pearl Tower: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oriental_Pearl_Tower