Oriental Pearl tv Tower

#chinatravel 🗼 Oriental Pearl TV Tower | 东方明珠电视塔 📍 Location: 1 Century Avenue, Pudong, Shanghai — right across the Huangpu River from The Bund. ⏰ Best Time to Visit: Daytime: Clear views over the city. Night: Breathtaking city lights. Avoid hazy/rainy days for the best skyline visibility. --- 🌟 Why Visit ✔ Shanghai’s Most Iconic Landmark – Instantly recognizable with its pink spheres and futuristic design. ✔ Observation Decks – Multiple levels including a glass-floored skywalk at 259 m for thrill seekers. ✔ 360° Views – See The Bund, Huangpu River, and the sprawling Shanghai skyline. ✔ History & Museum – Includes the Shanghai Municipal History Museum in the basement. --- 📌 Main Highlights Lower Sphere Observation Deck (90 m) – Good for a closer view of nearby buildings. Upper Sphere Observation Deck (263 m) – The most popular for panoramic shots. Space Module (351 m) – The highest point accessible to visitors. Glass Skywalk – A transparent floor section for a vertigo-inducing experience. Revolving Restaurant – At 267 m, offers a buffet with a changing view as the restaurant slowly rotates. Shanghai History Museum – Showcases the city’s development from ancient to modern times. --- 💰 Tickets (as of 2025) Standard combo (lower + upper spheres + glass skywalk + museum): ~¥199–¥220 per adult. Space Module access costs extra (~¥50 more). Museum only: ~¥35. --- 📝 Tips Best Photo Spot of Tower: From The Bund or Lujiazui Riverside Promenade. Best Photo From Tower: At night facing The Bund. Crowds: Very busy during weekends and evenings — book tickets online to skip queues. Getting There: Metro Line 2 → Lujiazui Station, Exit 1 — tower is right outside. Dining Tip: If you book the revolving restaurant buffet, entry to observation decks is included. --- The Oriental Pearl Tower is basically Shanghai’s Eiffel Tower — except shinier, taller, and with a glass floor daring you to look straight down 😏.