Oriental Pearl Tower, Observation tower in Lujiazui district, Shanghai, China.
The Oriental Pearl Tower rises 468 meters with three main spheres connected by steel columns, featuring multiple observation decks at different heights.
The tower, completed in 1995, marked Shanghai's transformation period, becoming a central broadcasting facility and television transmitter for the growing metropolis.
The architectural design references a classical Chinese poem about pearls dropping onto jade plates, incorporating traditional elements into modern architecture.
Visitors can access three observation levels, including the Space Module at 350 meters and a rotating restaurant at 267 meters above ground.
The structure contains fifteen elevators and includes a historical museum at its base, with displays chronicling Shanghai's development through the centuries.
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: May 28, 2025 11:41
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 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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