Oriental Pearl Tower
东方明珠
See the river and skyline from this Lujiazui landmark.
- Time to allow
- 90–150 min including queues
- Address
- 1 Century Avenue, Pudong
- Metro
- Lujiazui · Lines 2 and 14
- Admission
- Paid, choose a deck package
Getting there
- Take Metro Line 2 or 14 to Lujiazui (陆家嘴). Follow signs for Oriental Pearl Tower (东方明珠). If using a map, choose the tower at 1 Century Avenue rather than a generic Lujiazui pin.
- From the Bund, walk back to East Nanjing Road station for a one-stop Line 2 ride. If you came by ferry, the Dongchang Road pier is on the Pudong side and you still need to walk to the tower.
Admission
Start by comparing the Two-Sphere Sightseeing ticket (二球观光) with any higher-deck or activity package. Shanghai’s tourism authority listed the ordinary adult price of the Two-Sphere option at ¥199 in May 2026. Use that as a reference and read the current checkout price for your date and ticket type.
- Check for the 263 m main observation deck and the 259 m transparent gallery by name if these are what you came for. Treat cruises, meals and other activities as separate unless listed in the package.
- Book ahead for a busy date. Confirm last admission and any identity requirement and save the confirmation and original booking ID for entry.
What to see
The 263 m main deck is the first view to prioritize. Look west over the Huangpu toward the Bund, then turn toward the other Pudong towers to see their relationship to the river. The 259 m glass-floored gallery is a different experience if you are comfortable with looking down.
Plan your visit
- Choose a day with a clear view across the river. Allow 90–150 minutes for security, lifts and the decks you’ve booked, especially around sunset or on a weekend.
- If someone in your group dislikes heights, agree on a meeting point and use the enclosed viewing area. If the visibility drops and the booking rules allow a change, visit another day.
- After the tower, walk toward the Pudong riverside to look across at the Bund from ground level. For a photo that includes the whole tower, cross back to the Bund instead.