CityBuddy
Oriental Pearl Tower
Best time to visit
Late afternoon into early evening for clear daytime views that fade into glittering city lights; weekdays have fewer visitors and shorter queues.
Budget tips
Standard observatory tickets typically cost 100–200 CNY depending on level; buy timed-entry online for discounts and shorter lines, and compare combo attraction passes for savings.
Recommended for
Photography enthusiasts, Architecture lovers, Families, First-time visitors
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Quick facts: Altura de 468 metros, con un perfil único que se reconoce a simple vista en el horizonte. La fachada está compuesta por 11 esferas de diferentes tamaños enlazadas, que por la noche, al encenderse las luces, parecen una cadena de perlas saltando sobre la superficie del río.
Highlights: El pasillo panorámico transparente se encuentra a aproximadamente 260 metros de altura. Al estar sobre el vidrio, se puede ver simultáneamente la calle bajo los pies y el río a lo lejos, lo que causa una gran emoción. Cada noche, el espectáculo de luces utiliza más de diez mil luces LED sincronizadas con la música. Los cambios de color y ritmo hacen que parezca que se entra en una gran danza de luces y sombras.
Insider tips
- Arrive 45 minutes before sunset for the best light and shorter queues to the top.
- Bring a light jacket, upper platforms can be much windier and colder than street level.
- Position yourself on the riverside side of the higher platform for classic Pudong-to-Bund skyline shots.
- Skip the revolving restaurant if on a tight budget and walk the Bund for more affordable riverside dining options.
Practical info
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