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Photo: Oriental Pearl TV Tower
Completed on the 1st
October 1994, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower in
Shanghai, which resembles an inverted hypodermic,
has a height of 468 meters and this Shanghai TV
Tower is the tallest tower in Asia and third
tallest in the world. This well known modern day
architecture is located on Lujiazui Road and when
seen from the Bund, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower
together with the Nanpu and Yangpu bridges
depicts an impression of two dragons playing
with a pearl. The Oriental Pearl TV Tower is
located at Lujiazui, the busiest part of Pudong
New Area. With multi-functions for sightseeing,
catering, shopping, amusement and accommodations,
this TV tower has become the symbol of the city
and also the most famous landmark in Shanghai.
The observation deck and its revolving restaurant
are a hit with tourists and you should take the
opportunity to ride in its high-speed elevator
to get up the the top bauble.
Opening times:
8.30am to 9.30pm
Admission: 50 yuan
Location: 1
Century Boulevard, Pudong New Area
Transport:
Visitors may get there by special tourist bus
No. 3, Subway Line 2, public bus Nos. 81, 82 and
870 and Tunnel Lines Nos. 3, 4, 5 and 6.
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