The Oriental Pearl TV Tower is located in Pudong Park in Lujiazui, Shanghai. The tower, surrounded by the Yangpu Bridge in the northeast and the Nanpu Bridge in the southwest, creates a picture of 'twin dragons playing with pearls'. The entire scene is a photographic jewel that excites the imagination and attracts thousands of visitors year-round.
This 468 meters high (1,536 feet) tower is the world's third tallest TV and radio tower surpassed in height only by towers in Toronto, Canada and Moscow, Russia. However, even more alluring than its height is the tower's unique architectural design that makes the Oriental Pearl TV Tower one of the most attractive places anywhere. The base of the tower is supported by three seven-meter wide slanting stanchions. Surrounding the eleven steel spheres that are 'strung' vertically through the center of the tower are three nine-meter wide columns. There are three large spheres including the top sphere, known as the space module. Then there are five smaller spheres and three decorative spheres on the tower base. The entire structure rests on rich green grassland and gives the appearance of pearls shining on a jade plate.
Visitors travel up and d
own the tower in double-decker elevators that can hold up to fifty people at the rate of seven meters per second. The elevator attendants recite an introduction to the TV Tower in English and Chinese during the rapid 1/4-mile ascent. Once you reach your destination, you will be amazed at the variety of activities available as the various spheres and columns actually house places of interest, commerce, and recreation. The inner tower is a recreational palace, while the Shanghai Municipal History Museum is located in the tower's pedestal. The large lower sphere has a futuristic space city and a fabulous sightseeing hall. From here, on a clear day a visitor can see all the way to the Yangtze River. The base of the tower is home to a science fantasy city. The five smaller spheres are a hotel that contains twenty-five elegant rooms and lounges. The pearl at the very top of the tower contains shops, restaurants, (including a rotating restaurant) and a sightseeing floor. The view of Shanghai from this height fills you with wonder at the beauty that surrounds you. When viewed from the Bund at night, the tower's three-dimensional lighting makes it a delight of brilliant color.
It is amazing that this ultra-modern tower combines ancient concepts such as the spherical pearls, with 21st Century technology, commerce, recreation, educational and conference facilities. All of this and it really is a TV and radio tower that services the Shanghai area with more than nine television channels and upwards of ten FM radio channels. Truly, 'oriental pearl' is the most suitable name for this tower.
| Admission Fee: | CNY 50 |
| Opening Hours: | 08:00 to 21:00 |
| Recommended Time for a Visit: | Four and a half hours |
| Route: | 81, 82, 85, 870, Subway No. 2 |
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Travelers' Voices on Oriental Pearl TV Tower
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Jun. 9,2009 12:46 Reply
Mr.marvin harrison(canada) said:
I recently bought a modle of this tower it is great
Nov. 7,2009 00:18
Ms.Fran(USA) replied:
Did uou uy the statute in NY or Shanghi?
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Nov. 2,2009 01:44 Reply
Mrs.Roos(Indonesia) said:
I'm in Shanghai now, on the Bund area. Is it a reservation needed one day before to go up to the tower?(It is advisable for Kuala Lumpur Twin Towers).
Nov. 2,2009 18:09
Ms.Lerch(Hungary) replied:
You dont need a reservation.
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Oct. 28,2009 04:58 Reply
Ms.Arbigail(Philippines) said:
Ms Yoyo:
Oh.. But there is no railway station here in Jiangyin City (Jiangsu Province)....
Oct. 28,2009 20:34
Ms.Yoyo replied:
Hello again, Arbigail
Correction: take long distance bus from Jiangying to Shanghai. The trip cost around 2.5 hours and 50yuan. And then go to Nanjing Road Walking Street
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Oct. 27,2009 23:36 Reply
Ms.Arbigail(Philipiines) said:
Thanks Ms. Yoyo! Maybe you can help me again... Is there a bus trvalling straight from Jiangyin City, Jiangsu Province to Nanjing Road? And Vice versa? Thanks!!!!
Oct. 28,2009 01:36
Ms.Yoyo replied:
No, that's impossible. You have to take train from Jiangyin City of Jiangsu Province to Shanghai first and then go to Nanjing Road from shanghai railway station.
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Oct. 27,2009 21:11 Reply
Ms.Arbigail(Philippines) said:
Hi. How far is Nanjing road to oriental pearl tower? We plan to visit both in just a day. Would it be possible?
Thanks!
Oct. 27,2009 21:41
Ms.Yoyo replied:
about 1.7km. They are near each other. Metro 2 will stop at these two places. Nice trip!
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Oct. 4,2009 18:37 Reply
Mr.lin(USA) said:
Pu Dong and Pu Xi are places separated by the Huangpu river. They still equal Shanghai. Shanghai is a big and busy place. The middle of Shanghai is the old and foreign part near Nanjing road. Shanghai is in eastern China. Shanghai lies below the Jiangsu province. The Japanese captured Shanghai during world war ll. They released Shanghai in 1945. Shanghainese is a dialect and is different from mandarin. The pearl tower is in Pu dong. There are a lot of banks because Shanghai is the second largest stock exchange in the world. They have fast foods like McDonald and there is still pizza. The population is 5,555 per square mile. In the 50 years after 1949 the population tripled. Chinese pay with a yo-yo, shop around, and do other stuff like work. Shanghai is very important to China's economy. During the building boom in the 1990s, Pu dong constructed the Pu dong International Airport. Each square mile is 5,555 per square mile. Shanghai is on both of the sides of the Huangpu river. The Huangpu and the Yangtze river both meet and go to the ocean. Shanghai's location is the key of population growth. Shanghai is called Paris in the east some times.
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Sep. 27,2009 08:59 Reply
Mr.RAHULRANJIT(India) said:
Hi
Does any one know whether the Pearl Tower be open to visitors on National Day this year ? Also at what time issuing of tickets will be stopped generally?
Thanks.
Sep. 28,2009 04:26
Ms.Melissa replied:
The Oriental Pearl Tower is open to visitors on National Dany and it will hold some activities. As for when ticket issuing will be stopped, i don't know for sure. But you can visit it if you go at regular time. Early in the morning on a fine day if possible as that's when the Tower looks best.
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Sep. 12,2009 02:29 Reply
Mr.Andy said:
it is worthwhile to wist it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sep. 24,2009 03:20
Mr.Walsh(England) replied:
This is very cool
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Aug. 27,2009 01:12 Reply
Mr.Leo(Philippines) said:
We are planning to visit the Pearl Tower with our mother who is 72 years old. Do you have an express lane for us and how much would that cost us per person? What is the earliest time that the Tower opens to the public?
What is the name of the street/road that leads us to the Sightseeing Tunnel from The Bund to the Pudong Area?
How much do we have to pay for the sightseeing tunnel per person?
Thank you very much.
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Jul. 13,2009 06:12 Reply
Mr.Fahim(Pakistan) said:
One of the best attractions in Shanghai and a must visit for a tourist even if he's visting for a day. What makes it the best and most sought after tourist spot in whole of CHINA is its museum in the basement. Not many people know about it, however, it displays transformation of Shanghai from its early farming days to one of the most modern cities in the world. The art and literature combined together in the museum is a testament of dedication with which the museum has been built with. I recommend any one irrespective of age to be there. Climbing height iof the tower may not be exciting alone.