Oriental Pearl Tower Ticket - Optional Tower Ticket or Buffet
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Oriental Pearl Tower Ticket - Optional Tower Ticket or Buffet
By Travel China Guide - Shanghai
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Ages 3-99
Duration: 1–3 hours
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- 263M - Sightseeing Galleria
- 259M - Transparent Observatory
- 78M - "Updating City" Dynamic Ring Multimedia Show
- 0M - Shanghai History Museum
- 351M - Space Capsule, for Three Balls Ticket only
- Entry/Admission - Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu)
What's not included- Hotel pickup & drop off.
- Guide service.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 182003P12- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Book & pay online, get confirmation with QR code later, show QR code at the entrance.
- Opening Hours: The Tower: 08:00-22:00 (stop admission at 21:30)
- Entrance Location: The Tower: 4.2M Entrance
- Free of charge for children under 100cm. Children between 100cm and 140cm enjoy discounted price.
- For the buffet dinner, please be on time. Reservation would be cancelled 30 mins after the starting time if you don’t show up, and no cancelation, refund, or change can be made.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 182003P12
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Vacation32717837020
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Family
All highly recommended! We liked it, we went with my mom. The payment for the tickets was quick and we already had a ticket for the reserved date. We took a ticket for the third of August from 5 to 7 pm, so that we had the opportunity to admire the beautiful Shanghai sunset. We took a ticket for three balls of the tower at once, so that we could go without queues and directly to the elevators that work by floors of the tower. For the future, if you take a ticket for the two balls in the tower for the glass floor and the regular observation deck, you'll be in a big line. The third ball floor just has expositions dedicated to space. Prices are the same as on Chinese official websites for booking events. We had a blast~
Written 5 August 2024
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Dear valued customer, Thank you for your kind reviews and for sharing your ideas about visiting the Three Balls of the Oriental Tower, which we believe will indeed enhance the travel experience for many visitors. We sincerely hope that your trip to Shanghai was a truly enjoyable one, filled with memorable experiences and wonderful moments.
We look forward to the possibility of serving you again in the future, whether it be for your next trip to Shanghai or for any other travel needs you may have. Thank you once again for your kind words and for choosing us as your travel partner. Best regards,
Written 11 August 2024
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ThesalesTravels
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It is the second tower I have "climbed" in Shanghai. I had booked a ticket with dinner buffet. This, too, worked smoothly.
I recommend going during the week and in the evening: I was there on Wednesday and since all other tourists probably go to the Bund in the evening, there was no crowd here 😉.
I recommend going during the week and in the evening: I was there on Wednesday and since all other tourists probably go to the Bund in the evening, there was no crowd here 😉.
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Written 23 November 2024
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Dear valued customer,
Thank you for sharing your review. We are thrilled to learn that you appreciated both the breathtaking view and the delicious buffet dinner at the Original Pearl Tower. We hope you are having a wonderful stay in Shanghai and please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you require any additional assistance.
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Written 24 November 2024
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Road95086
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Apr 2024 • Family
A must-see attraction of Shanghai. There are many points of view. The nicest is a glass floor at the second level. So it seems you walk suspended… but also the first level is nice. Go downstairs one floor from video games and there is an open terrace. Third floor is not suggested because of the clouds, that often involve also the second floor. But the experience is necessary if you visit Shanghai.
Written 28 April 2024
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Written 16 May 2024
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Jochen S
55 contributions
Jan 2025 • Solo
The required QR code was sent to me in time and I could enter without any problems.
The view is fantastic, but I wouldn’t necessarily have needed the 3-balls ticket as you can hardly see out from the highest “ball”.
Overall a cool experience!
The view is fantastic, but I wouldn’t necessarily have needed the 3-balls ticket as you can hardly see out from the highest “ball”.
Overall a cool experience!
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Written 25 January 2025
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Dear valued customer,
We're so glad you enjoyed the overall amazing scenery and had a cool experience! It's really valuable for us to know your thoughts about the 3-ball ticket of the Oriental Pearl Tower, which we will take your feedback into consideration. Thank you for sharing your insights, and we hope you'll have even more wonderful adventures in the future. If you need any travel-related help again, we're here for you.
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Written 26 January 2025
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Kyle Ciulla
Beijing, China339 contributions
Apr 2021
The pearl tower is the staple of Shanghai. when you are in it, that means you cannot see it; if that makes sense. If you are only visiting for a short time, you do not have to go inside the tower or to the top. Also the dinner was 3 stars at max. The food was not that great, and the rotation speed of the restaurant was very slow for obvious reasons. This is one of those bookings you make just to say that you did it, not so much to enjoy for a long period of time. If I can redo it, I would choose not to eat here and pick another place in Shanghai to eat.
Written 8 May 2021
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Dear Kyle Ciulla,
Greetings from TravelChinaGuide. Thanks for posting this review here regarding your dining experience in the Oriental Pearl Tower. As a landmark of Shanghai, the Oriental Pearl Tower is worth a visit, where you can get a bird's eye view of the whole city. Whenever you need any ticket booking or help during your next trip, please feel free to contact us if there is anything we can do for you. Best regards!
Written 10 May 2021
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Francisco Javier Fernández
4 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
We built the day tower and the truth is that it is a unique experience. Too bad there are a lot of people inside, otherwise it is definitely worth taking the viewpoint, taking the tickets with China Travel Guide was a hit! Thank you Maria Xue!!!
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Written 6 August 2024
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Dear valued customer, We are delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed the breathtaking views from the Oriental Tower. It is truly a remarkable sight that captivates the hearts of many visitors. During the summer holiday season, families often take advantage of the break to enrich their children's experiences, leading to an increase in crowds at popular tourist destinations. While this can sometimes impact the overall travel experience, we hope that it did not detract from your enjoyment of the Oriental Tower. We sincerely hope that we can welcome you back again in the future and have another chance to exceed your expectations.
Thank you for choosing us as your travel companion. We look forward to creating more memorable experiences with you in the days to come. Best regards,
Written 11 August 2024
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Liz
Pompano Beach, FL1 contribution
Oct 2024 • Couples
We Loved all 3 sphere...and having QR code tickets Best 👌 👍🏻 My favorite was Shanghai history museum on the first floor AWESOME AMAZING 👏
Written 12 October 2024
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Dear valued customer,
We are delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed the breathtaking views from Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower. It is indeed a premier choice for taking in the stunning panorama of the Bund area of Shanghai. We sincerely hope that your vacation in Shanghai will be filled with unforgettable memories, and we are committed to remaining at your service for any assistance you may need. Enjoy the rest of your stay!
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Written 14 October 2024
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P T
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July 2024 • Solo
Viator is my go to option when I travel to Asia, their whole service is excellent and you can always count on them for any last minute corrections. Special thanks to Maria Xue, who helped changed my dates.
Written 9 July 2024
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Dear valued customer, it appears that you thoroughly enjoyed your vacation in China, and we are delighted to hear about it. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any assistance or inquiries you may have in the future. Best regards.
Written 10 July 2024
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António Garibaldi
Porto, Portugal7 contributions
June 2024 • Business
The train tickets were purchased easily and the service provided was excelent. Strongly recommend to use this plataform before going to Shanghai or any other city in China.
Written 17 June 2024
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Written 21 June 2024
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Emily L
Nottingham, UK8 contributions
Central locations with beautiful views, more experiences available than your average viewing tower. Recommend to see in Shanghai.
Written 13 May 2024
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Dear Emily L, thank you for your reviews on Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai, we wish you had enjoyed your time there and please feel free to let us know if you need any other information or help.
Written 16 May 2024
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