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Oriental Pearl Tower, Observation tower in Lujiazui district, Shanghai, China.

Oriental Pearl Tower is a 468-meter observation tower in Lujiazui district, Shanghai, with three main spherical levels connected by steel columns. Multiple viewing platforms spread across different heights of the structure, which combines steel and concrete in its construction.

Construction finished in 1995 during a period of deep transformation in Shanghai, when the city was reshaping its skyline. The tower took on the role of a central broadcasting facility for television and radio programs across the growing metropolis.

The architectural design references a classical Chinese poem about pearls dropping onto jade plates, incorporating traditional elements into modern architecture.

Visitors reach three observation levels by elevator, including the Space Module at 350 meters height. A rotating restaurant sits at 267 meters and offers views of the city during meals.

Fifteen elevators move visitors through the construction, allowing a high degree of movement for a building of this height. A museum at the base level displays historical documents and objects that trace centuries of urban development.

Location: Shanghai

Inception: 1998

Architects: East China Architectural Design & Research Institute

Floors above the ground: 153

Elevators: 6

Elevation above the sea: 29 m

Height: 468 m

Made from material: steel, concrete

GPS coordinates: 31.24167,121.49472

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:01

Shanghai guide to historical and modern landmarks

Shanghai combines modern skyscrapers with historic temples and gardens. The city features the Bund, Lujiazui skyline, Ming Dynasty Yu Garden, and Oriental Pearl Tower. Traditional water towns like Zhujiajiao contrast with shopping areas like Nanjing Road.

Shanghai photo locations and architecture guide

Shanghai combines modern architecture with historic structures. The Bund displays colonial buildings while Pudong's skyscrapers shape the skyline. The city presents traditional gardens, temples, art galleries, and historic districts. The contrasts between old and new appear in streets, markets, and parks.

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