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Experience the best of Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower

The Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower in Lujiazui, Pudong, features observation decks at 263 and 350 metres, a glass-floor sphere at 259 metres, and a Shanghai History Museum in the base. Find level-access ticket options, revolving restaurant combos, and Pudong skyline pass formats here.
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Oriental Pearl TV Tower in Shanghai, China, with surrounding cityscape.
Entrance of Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai with visitors on steps.
Women taking a selfie on the observation deck at Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai.
Panoramic view of Shanghai skyline from Oriental Pearl Tower observation deck.
Woman viewing Shanghai skyline from Oriental Pearl Tower observation deck.
Observation deck view at Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai, with city skyline in the background.
Ground floor view of Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai, with garden path and modern architecture.
View from Oriental Pearl Tower observation deck, Shanghai, looking down at city streets.
Observation telescope at Oriental Pearl Tower observation deck, Shanghai.
Observation deck with glass floor at Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai.
Shanghai Urban History Development Exhibition Hall display with Oriental Pearl Tower view.
Visitors at the Oriental Pearl Tower observation deck, Shanghai, viewing city skyline.

Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower Tickets

Explore at your pace

  • Entry includes the 263m main observation deck, the 259m outdoor glass walkway, the 90m lower sphere, and the Shanghai Municipal History Museum.

  • Step onto a 150-meter transparent glass skywalk at 259m: see the city, river, and traffic right beneath your feet.

  • Dive into Shanghai’s past at the museum, featuring life-size 1920s street scenes, wax figures, and over 1,000 artifacts.

  • The “Future Shanghai” multimedia show at 78m dazzles with projection mapping and light displays of the city’s evolution.

  • Opt for the Three Sphere ticket to access the 351m Space Capsule, with space-themed exhibitions and VR experiences at Shanghai’s highest point.

More details

  • Entry includes the 263m main observation deck, the 259m outdoor glass walkway, the 90m lower sphere, and the Shanghai Municipal History Museum.

  • Step onto a 150-meter transparent glass skywalk at 259m: see the city, river, and traffic right beneath your feet.

  • Dive into Shanghai’s past at the museum, featuring life-size 1920s street scenes, wax figures, and over 1,000 artifacts.

  • The “Future Shanghai” multimedia show at 78m dazzles with projection mapping and light displays of the city’s evolution.

  • Opt for the Three Sphere ticket to access the 351m Space Capsule, with space-themed exhibitions and VR experiences at Shanghai’s highest point.

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CNY 200.35
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Family dining at Coca-Cola Happy Restaurant Buffet, Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai.
Revolving Restaurant interior at Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai, featuring chefs and dining area.
Buffet spread with seafood and decorations at Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai.
Family dining at revolving restaurant, Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai, with city skyline view.
People biking at Coca-Cola mini park, Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai.
Coca-Cola themed interior at Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai, featuring modern kitchen setup.
Middle sphere of the Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai with geometric design.
Oriental Pearl Tower against blue sky in Shanghai, China.

Oriental Pearl Tower Tickets with Lunch/Dinner Buffet

1 hr 30 mins - 3 hrs
Meals included

  • Buffet meals and unlimited soft drinks are included before ascending to Shanghai’s iconic 263m observation deck.

  • Explore the 90m lower sphere, enjoy a multimedia show, and visit the Shanghai Municipal History Museum.

  • Four buffet stations offer Chinese, Japanese, Western, and dessert options—perfect for refueling before your tower adventure.

  • Upgrade to the revolving restaurant package for priority elevator access, a buffet at 267m, and a full 360° rotating city view during your meal.

More details

  • Buffet meals and unlimited soft drinks are included before ascending to Shanghai’s iconic 263m observation deck.

  • Explore the 90m lower sphere, enjoy a multimedia show, and visit the Shanghai Municipal History Museum.

  • Four buffet stations offer Chinese, Japanese, Western, and dessert options—perfect for refueling before your tower adventure.

  • Upgrade to the revolving restaurant package for priority elevator access, a buffet at 267m, and a full 360° rotating city view during your meal.

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CNY 301
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Cruise on Huangpu River with view of Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai skyline.
Cruise ship on Huangpu River with Shanghai skyline in the background.
Aerial view of cruise ships docked near Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai.
Oriental Pearl Cruise Dock on Huangpu River with Shanghai skyline in the background.
Cruise ship sailing past the illuminated Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai.
Illuminated walkway with floral projections leading to Oriental Pearl Tower cruise port, Shanghai.
Illuminated cruise port with people boarding near Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai.
Night view of Oriental Pearl Tower and cruise on Huangpu River, Shanghai.

Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower with Huangpu River Cruise

Explore at your pace

  • The combo ticket includes Oriental Pearl Tower entry, three observation levels, glass walkway, museum, and a 45-minute Huangpu River cruise.

  • Take in 360° city views from 263m, then step onto the transparent glass walkway at 259m for a thrilling perspective.

  • Cruise past Shanghai’s iconic Bund and Pudong skylines, with live English and Chinese commentary highlighting each landmark.

  • Explore the Shanghai Municipal History Museum and enjoy the immersive ‘Future Shanghai’ multimedia show.

  • Experience a century of architecture in one journey: 1920s Bund on one side, 2020s Pudong on the other.

More details

  • The combo ticket includes Oriental Pearl Tower entry, three observation levels, glass walkway, museum, and a 45-minute Huangpu River cruise.

  • Take in 360° city views from 263m, then step onto the transparent glass walkway at 259m for a thrilling perspective.

  • Cruise past Shanghai’s iconic Bund and Pudong skylines, with live English and Chinese commentary highlighting each landmark.

  • Explore the Shanghai Municipal History Museum and enjoy the immersive ‘Future Shanghai’ multimedia show.

  • Experience a century of architecture in one journey: 1920s Bund on one side, 2020s Pudong on the other.

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CNY 281.92
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Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai skyline at dusk.
Shanghai skyline featuring the Oriental Pearl Tower and modern skyscrapers.
Oriental Pearl Tower illuminated at night in Shanghai skyline.
Visitors on the transparent glass observation deck of the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai.
Tourist photographing Shanghai skyline with Oriental Pearl Tower in view.
Huangpu River cruise boat passing Shanghai skyline with historic buildings.
Asian tourist couple conversing at shuttle bus stop, woman boarding yellow bus.
Middle sphere of the Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai with red geometric patterns.
Entrance of Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai with visitors on steps.

Oriental Pearl Tower Tickets with Huangpu River Cruise and City Sightseeing Tour Bus

Explore at your pace

  • See Shanghai from above, on the river, and at street level with a combo ticket that includes the Oriental Pearl Tower, a Huangpu River cruise, and a City Sightseeing bus pass.

  • Visit the Oriental Pearl Tower with access to its two observation spheres, then enjoy a first-class 45-minute Huangpu River cruise past The Bund and Shanghai's iconic skyline.

  • Travel across the city with a 1-day hop-on hop-off City Sightseeing pass valid on routes 1, 2, or 10, stopping at People's Square, Yu Garden, Xintiandi, Nanjing Road, and more.

  • Cruise past landmarks including Waibaidu Bridge, the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Bund Golden Bull Statue, Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai Tower, and Shanghai Ocean Aquarium.

  • Combine three of Shanghai's most popular sightseeing experiences in one booking for flexible, city-wide exploration without planning separate tickets.

More details

  • See Shanghai from above, on the river, and at street level with a combo ticket that includes the Oriental Pearl Tower, a Huangpu River cruise, and a City Sightseeing bus pass.

  • Visit the Oriental Pearl Tower with access to its two observation spheres, then enjoy a first-class 45-minute Huangpu River cruise past The Bund and Shanghai's iconic skyline.

  • Travel across the city with a 1-day hop-on hop-off City Sightseeing pass valid on routes 1, 2, or 10, stopping at People's Square, Yu Garden, Xintiandi, Nanjing Road, and more.

  • Cruise past landmarks including Waibaidu Bridge, the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Bund Golden Bull Statue, Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai Tower, and Shanghai Ocean Aquarium.

  • Combine three of Shanghai's most popular sightseeing experiences in one booking for flexible, city-wide exploration without planning separate tickets.

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CNY 351.36

Pro tips to help you make a pick

Start your visit at the Shanghai History Museum on the ground floor to avoid crowds at the observation decks.

If you’re acrophobic, solid-floor paths are available around the glass skywalk—no need to step on the transparent panels.

Pre-booking tickets online skips the ticket purchase queue, but all visitors must still pass through security and elevator lines.

Dedicated elevators for the revolving restaurant allow you to bypass the main elevator queue—ideal during peak times.

Check Shanghai’s air quality before your visit; clear days after rainfall offer the best visibility from the observation decks.

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About Oriental Pearl TV Tower

A highlight of any Shanghai skyline adventure, the Oriental Pearl Tower delivers a complete vertical journey—three observation decks, a transparent glass skywalk, and a history museum all under one roof. Whether you’re chasing city views, architectural wonders, or family-friendly thrills, this observation deck is a cornerstone of Shanghai’s must-see collection.

Did you know?

The Oriental Pearl Tower’s design was inspired by a Tang Dynasty poem, with its 11 spheres representing pearls falling onto a jade plate.

At 468 meters, it was China’s tallest structure until 2007 and remains one of the world’s most distinctive TV towers.

The 259-meter glass skywalk was China’s first 360-degree transparent observation corridor, with each glass panel supporting several tons.

The tower houses the Shanghai History Museum at its base, featuring life-size recreations of 1920s–1930s Shanghai streets.

A double-decker elevator carries up to 50 passengers at 7 meters per second, reaching the main deck in about 40 seconds.

Why visit Oriental Pearl TV Tower?

Multi-Level City Views

Enjoy breathtaking 360-degree panoramas from three distinct observation decks, including the 263m main deck and the 351m Space Capsule, offering unique perspectives of Shanghai’s skyline, the Bund, and the Huangpu River.

Thrilling Glass Skywalk

Step onto China’s first 259-meter-high transparent glass walkway for an adrenaline rush as you gaze straight down at the city below—an unforgettable experience for thrill-seekers and photographers alike.

Immersive Shanghai History Museum

Explore over 10,000 square meters of exhibits, including wax figures and recreated 1930s streets, bringing Shanghai’s vibrant past to life—all included with your tower entry.

Dazzling Nighttime Light Shows

Witness the tower’s 11 spheres come alive with rotating LED patterns at dusk, transforming the skyline into a luminous spectacle best viewed from the Bund or the observation decks.

Unique Dining Experiences

Dine at the 267-meter revolving restaurant for a 360-degree rotating meal with panoramic views, or enjoy family-friendly fun at the Coca-Cola Happy Restaurant—both offering memorable culinary moments high above the city.

Plan your visit

Main 4.2M Entrance

Located on the south side of the tower, facing Century Avenue, this is the primary entrance for all standard ticket holders and visitors. Look for the large plaza with prominent "Shanghai Welcomes" signage. The entrance is fully wheelchair accessible, with ramps and step-free access leading directly to ticket scanning and security. All visitors, including those with pre-booked tickets, enter here before proceeding to the observation decks and museum.

Restaurant Entrance

Guests with Revolving Restaurant buffet tickets use a dedicated entrance and elevator bank within the same building. This entrance is clearly signposted and provides direct, step-free access to the restaurant at 267 meters, bypassing the main elevator queues. It is fully accessible for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility.

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