Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower: 360° Views & Glass Skywalk

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Shanghai's Tallest Icon: Stand on Glass 259 Meters Above the City

You get timed-entry access to the 263-meter observation deck with 360° views of Shanghai's skyline, the transparent glass skywalk at 259 meters, an immersive multimedia show, and the city history museum—all included in one ticket. Present your e-voucher and passport at the entrance and skip the ticket line.

1h–3h

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Oriental Pearl Tower and attractions

Present e-voucher and passport
Enter Oriental Pearl Tower
Enjoy 360° city views
Walk on Transparent Glass Skywalk
Watch Future Journey Multimedia Show
Explore Shanghai Municipal History Museum

The Experience

The Oriental Pearl Tower rises from the Lujiazui skyline like a needle threading through clouds. You step out of the elevator at 263 meters and the entire city unfolds beneath you—the Bund's colonial facades, the Huangpu River snaking through the financial district, and glass towers stretching to the horizon in every direction. The observation deck wraps around the tower's core, so there's no single "best view"; you just keep walking and the perspective keeps shifting. Groups stay small because of the timed-entry system, which means you're not jostling for position at the railings.

The glass skywalk at 259 meters is the thing that makes people hesitate, then do it anyway. You're standing on transparent flooring with nothing between you and the drop, and your brain takes a moment to accept it. The walkway's only about 30 meters of the tower's circumference, so it's intense but brief—long enough to feel the height, short enough that you don't spend the whole time gripping the handrail. After that, the regular observation deck feels almost ordinary, which is the point. The Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower includes a multimedia show called "Higher Shanghai" on the 78-meter level—it's motion-based and immersive, more of a ride than a film, and it breaks up the visit if you're spending more than an hour here.

Before you leave, the Shanghai Urban History Development Exhibition Hall sits at ground level and traces the city's transformation from a fishing village to a global financial hub. It's not the main draw, but it fills the gaps between elevator rides and gives context to what you've just seen from above. Entry is straightforward: you present your e-voucher and passport at the designated entrance, no additional fees, and you're in. The tower opens at 9am and closes at 9:30pm, with last admission at 8:30pm, so you can time your visit for late afternoon light or evening when the city lights come on. Bad weather can close the glass skywalk temporarily, so if that's your main reason for going, check the on-site notices when you arrive.

What’s included

Your ticket includes admission to the 263-meter indoor main observation deck with 360° views, access to the 259-meter all-glass suspended skywalk, the 78-meter "Higher Shanghai" immersive multimedia show, and the Shanghai Urban History Development Exhibition Hall.
Entry is by e-voucher and passport verification at the designated entrance, with no additional fees.
The tower operates daily from 9am to 9:30pm, with last admission at 8:30pm.

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Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want Shanghai's most iconic skyline view without arranging transport or hunting for tickets—the timed-entry system gets you straight to the observation deck, and the glass skywalk and multimedia show are included, so you're not paying extra for the main attractions.

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