Take in Shanghai’s skyline from three iconic levels, including the 259m glass skywalk and the city’s immersive history museum, in 2–3 hours.
Getting started
Arrive at the Oriental Pearl Tower’s main entrance, where you’ll pass through a security check and validate your ticket with your passport or ID. Elevators take you directly to the observation levels, with shoe covers provided for the glass walkway.
What to expect
This landmark, completed in 1994, stands 468 meters tall and is famed for its eleven-sphere design inspired by a Tang Dynasty poem. The tower anchors Pudong’s skyline and houses Shanghai’s most panoramic observation decks.
Features
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263m main observation deck: Enjoy 360-degree views stretching up to 40km on clear days, with prime vantage points for cityscape photography.
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259m outdoor glass skywalk: Walk 150 meters on transparent flooring, looking straight down at the Bund, Huangpu River, and bustling city life below.
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90m lower sphere viewing corridor: Get close-up perspectives of the historic Bund and riverside architecture.
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Shanghai Municipal History Museum: Explore life-size 1920s street scenes, wax figures, and over 1,000 artifacts tracing Shanghai’s transformation, plan 1.5–2 hours here.
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78m “Future Shanghai” multimedia show: Watch projection mapping and light displays that chart the city’s evolution into the future.
