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Oriental Pearl Tower Shanghai Tickets

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.

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 202.14
Slide 1 of 8, Family dining at Coca-Cola Happy Restaurant Buffet, Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai.
Family dining at Coca-Cola Happy Restaurant Buffet, Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai.

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 363.64
Slide 1 of 8, Cruise on Huangpu River with view of Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai skyline.
Cruise on Huangpu River with view of Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai skyline.

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 281.52
Slide 1 of 9, Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai skyline at dusk.
Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai skyline at dusk.

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 368.79

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.

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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.

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.

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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