Oriental Pearl Tower

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Oriental Pearl Tower

The Oriental Pearl Tower is one of Shanghai's most recognizable landmarks, with observation levels overlooking the river and the city.

Why it matters

Oriental Pearl Tower

Completed in the 1990s, the Oriental Pearl became a defining symbol of Pudong's rise. Its observation spaces clarify the urban relationship between the Huangpu River, the Bund, Lujiazui and the wider city.

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What to notice

  1. 01Its distinctive sequence of spheres
  2. 02Elevated views of the Huangpu and the Bund
  3. 03A landmark of Pudong's rapid urban transformation

Shanghai · Oriental Pearl Tower

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