Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower with Huangpu River Cruise
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Route:
Shanghai
- Tour Code: T-SO-01-C
- Duration of the trip: 1 Day
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The combo ticket includes Oriental Pearl Tower entry, three observation levels, glass walkway, museum, and a 45-minute Huangpu River cruise.
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Take in 360° city views from 263m, then step onto the transparent glass walkway at 259m for a thrilling perspective.
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Cruise past Shanghai’s iconic Bund and Pudong skylines, with live English and Chinese commentary highlighting each landmark.
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Explore the Shanghai Municipal History Museum and enjoy the immersive ‘Future Shanghai’ multimedia show.
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Experience a century of architecture in one journey: 1920s Bund on one side, 2020s Pudong on the other.
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Entry to 263m main observation deck
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Access to 259m glass walkway (outdoor)
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90m lower sphere viewing corridor
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'Future Shanghai' multimedia show (78m)
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Shanghai Municipal History Museum entry
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Shoe covers for glass walkway
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45-minute Huangpu River cruise
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English and Chinese audio commentary
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Indoor cabin seating on cruise
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Outdoor deck access on cruise
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Views of Bund architecture (Puxi)
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Views of Pudong skyline (modern)
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351m Space Capsule access
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Food and drinks on cruise (bar service available for purchase)
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Revolving Restaurant buffet
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Coca-Cola Happy Restaurant
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VR Roller Coaster
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Transportation between tower and cruise terminal (2-minute walk)
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Personal expenses
Experience Shanghai’s skyline from 263m above and at river level: two perspectives, one ticket, and exclusive savings.
Getting started
Begin at the Oriental Pearl Tower’s main entrance, where your ticket grants access to the observation decks and museum. After exploring the tower, walk two minutes to the adjacent cruise terminal; check in 15 minutes before your scheduled Huangpu River departure.
What to expect
Opened in 1994, the Oriental Pearl Tower is a symbol of Shanghai’s rapid transformation, rising 468 meters above Pudong. Its unique spheres and panoramic decks offer a sweeping view of both historic and modern cityscapes.
Features
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263m main observation deck: Enjoy 360° views across Shanghai, including the Bund and Pudong’s skyscrapers, ideal for cityscape photography.
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259m outdoor glass walkway: Step onto a transparent, circular corridor for a thrilling look straight down at the city below.
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90m lower sphere viewing corridor: Get close-up perspectives of the Bund’s historic riverfront architecture.
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Shanghai Municipal History Museum: Explore interactive exhibits tracing Shanghai’s evolution from fishing village to global metropolis.
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45-minute Huangpu River cruise: Glide between 1920s Bund buildings and 21st-century towers, with English and Chinese commentary highlighting each landmark.
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Nightly light show (optional): Time your cruise to 8:30pm to watch the tower’s synchronized LED display from the water, a full-tower spectacle.
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Flexible scheduling: Visit the tower and cruise on the same day or separate days to suit your plans and the weather.
Included & Excluded
From USD40.90 per person
- The price is based on two people sharing a double room. If you prefer a single room, please contact us for a quote.
- Price may vary depending on exchange rates, travel dates, and hotel class.
- Prices may vary depending on the season and promotional activities. Please consult your advisor for details.
Price Includes:
- Comfortable hotel with daily breakfast (twin room)
- Professional English-speaking local tour guide
- Air-conditioned private coach throughout the tour
- Entrance tickets to all listed attractions and activities
- Lunches as specified in the itinerary
- Domestic flights and high-speed train tickets
- One travel accident insurance per person
Cancellation Policy
We understand that travel plans may change. Please review our cancellation policy below:
- Free cancellation if canceled 60 days or more before the tour starts
- 5% of total tour cost if canceled 45-59 days before departure
- 10% of total tour cost if canceled 30-44 days before departure
- 25% of total tour cost if canceled 15-29 days before departure
- 45% of total tour cost if canceled 7-14 days before departure
- 100% of total tour cost if canceled less than 7 days before departure
Q & A
Should I visit the tower during the day or at night? Can I do both with one ticket?
One of the best features of this combo is flexibility — you can visit the tower and take the cruise on the same day or separate days. For the full experience, go to the tower in the late afternoon (around 4–5pm), enjoy the daylight views and the glass walkway, then watch the sunset from the observation deck. After that, head to the cruise for the 8:30pm departure to see the Bund and Pudong skylines lit up. That way, you get both day and night perspectives with a single ticket.
Is the glass walkway actually that scary? What if I'm nervous about heights?
The 259m outdoor glass walkway is a circular transparent corridor — you're standing on reinforced glass looking straight down at the city below. It feels unsettling for the first few steps, but most people adjust within a minute. Shoe covers are provided to keep the glass clean and safe. If you're genuinely uncomfortable, you can skip it and still enjoy the 263m indoor observation deck, which has floor-to-ceiling windows and feels much more solid underfoot.
How long should I set aside for the whole experience?
Plan for around 3–4 hours in total if you're doing both the tower and the cruise on the same day. The tower itself takes about 1.5–2 hours (observation decks, glass walkway, and museum). The cruise is 45 minutes on the water, plus you'll want to arrive 15 minutes early for check-in. The walk between the tower and the cruise terminal is just 2 minutes, so there's no stressful transfer. If you're a photography enthusiast, budget a bit more time — especially around sunset.
Will I understand the cruise commentary? Is it only in Chinese?
No — the 45-minute Huangpu River cruise includes both English and Chinese audio commentary, so you'll hear about each landmark as you pass it. The commentary highlights the contrast between the historic Bund buildings (built in the 1920s) on the Puxi side and the futuristic Pudong skyline on the other. Even without the commentary, the view speaks for itself — it's one of the most visually striking cityscapes in the world.
Is this worth it for a solo traveler? Or is it more of a group/family experience?
It's excellent for solo travelers. The combo ticket lets you explore at your own pace — there's no fixed group schedule. You can linger on the observation deck as long as you like, skip or linger at the museum, and time your cruise departure to suit you. The English commentary on the cruise means you won't miss context if you're traveling alone. Many solo visitors actually prefer this type of self-guided combo over guided tours because it's less rushed and more flexible.
How crowded does it get? Is there a good time to avoid long queues?
Oriental Pearl Tower is one of Shanghai's most popular landmarks, so it can get busy — especially on weekends and Chinese public holidays. If you want to avoid the worst crowds, aim for a weekday, and arrive right when it opens in the morning or around 4pm (when tour groups are thinning out). The cruise tends to be less crowded, but evening departures (especially the 8:30pm slot with the light show) do fill up, so booking in advance is a good idea.
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