Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower: Buffet & Fast Access

Lunch or dinner 267 meters up, with the city turning slowly around you

You ride express access straight to the 267-meter rotating restaurant, eat a two-hour buffet as Shanghai circles past, then explore the 263-meter gallery, transparent corridor at 259 meters, and outdoor observatory. The ticket includes all levels and the multimedia show, with no separate queues once you're inside.

Step-by-step itinerary

Oriental Pearl Tower dining and sightseeing

• Enjoy express tower access
• Visit 263m sightseeing galleria
• Walk 259m transparent corridor
• See outdoor observatory at 90m
• Watch 78m multimedia show
• Dine at 267m revolving buffet

The experience

The elevator line at the Oriental Pearl Tower moves fast when you've already got a reservation. That's the first thing that hits different about this ticket. You skip the queue outside and head straight up, which sounds small until you're standing in the dining room at 267 meters and realizing most visitors are still waiting downstairs. The buffet spreads across the rotating restaurant, and it takes two hours to make a full circle, so you're not rushing through your meal. Salmon sashimi, French snails, roast lamb chops, the usual suspects of international hotel buffets, but the view keeps shifting without you moving. Shanghai's skyline rotates past the windows (the Huangpu River, the financial district, the older neighborhoods), and you're eating and watching at the same time.

After you finish, you move through the tower's other levels at your own pace. The 263-meter sightseeing gallery is where most people spend time, but the 259-meter transparent suspended corridor is the one that stays with you. It's exactly what it sounds like: a glass walkway where you're standing on what feels like nothing, looking straight down at the streets. Some people love it, some people take one step and back out, and that's fine: the outdoor observatory at 90 meters gives you the same city views without the glass floor. There's also a multimedia show called "Shanghai Horizon" on the 78-meter level if you want something quieter after the heights.

The whole thing takes about three to four hours depending on how long you linger at each level. Express access during your dining slot means you're not competing with the afternoon crowds, and the ticket covers everything: buffet, all observation areas, the corridor, the show. You're done before the evening rush hits, or you can time it for dinner and stay as the city lights come on.

What’s included

Express tower access during your reserved dining time, a two-hour buffet at the 267-meter rotating restaurant with international cuisine, access to the 263-meter sightseeing gallery, the 259-meter transparent suspended corridor, the 90-meter outdoor observatory, and the 78-meter multimedia show "Shanghai Horizon".

Options for this experience

2 options

Lunch11:00 and 12:30Fast-track access to climb the tower and the aerial revolving restaurant at the Oriental Pearl TV Tower sights

Dinner17:00 and 19:00Fast-track access to climb the tower and the aerial revolving restaurant at the Oriental Pearl TV Tower sights

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00, 12:30, 17:00 and 19:00

Book up to20h before

AgesAdult (6 to 79 years) · Child (3 to 5 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Loongling Travels

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Shanghai's skyline without arranging separate tickets for each level and without waiting in the entry queue: the reserved dining slot and express access are what make the whole experience fit into one afternoon or evening.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 5 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

How long does the restaurant rotate?

A full rotation takes 2 hours, so you complete one full circle during your meal.

Is the transparent corridor scary?

It's a glass floor at 259 meters with a direct view down. The outdoor observatory at 90 meters offers views without the glass floor if you prefer.

What time should I book for lunch or dinner?

Lunch and dinner slots are both available. Dinner is popular for the city lights, but lunch is less crowded if you prefer fewer people.

Is it wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and elevators serve all levels.

What's included in the buffet?

International dishes including salmon sashimi, French snails, roast lamb chops, and hundreds of other options.

Do I need to book in advance?

Yes, this ticket includes a reserved dining slot, so you skip the entry queue and go straight to the restaurant.

How much time should I spend at each observation level?

Most people spend 30 minutes to an hour at the 263-meter gallery and 10–20 minutes on the transparent corridor. The outdoor observatory and multimedia show add another 30–45 minutes if you visit both.