4.6
Modern architecture & skyscrapers
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
Shanghai, China
The Oriental Pearl TV Tower, designed and built in the early 1990s, features eleven spheres and stands at 468 meters. Its futuristic design is inspired by a Tang Dynasty poem and offers a vibrant light show each night. The glass-floored observation deck lets daring visitors gaze directly down to the busy streets below.
Good to know
- Tickets
- Book ahead
- Crowds
- Very busy, go early
- Best time
- Evening
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