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The Oriental Pearl Tower is a TV tower in Shanghai, China. The 468 m (1,535 feet) high tower stands by the east bank of Huangpu River, opposite to the Bund. The height qualifies the tower to be the tallest completed tower in Asia, and the third tallest tower in the world.

Far more attractive than its height is the tower's unique architectural design that makes the Oriental Pearl TV Tower one of Shanghai's newest landmarks and a big magnet for tourists.

Bird's-eye view of Shanghai in the Tower
There is no better place to enjoy a bird's eye view of Shanghai than right here at the Pearl Tower. It is equipped with powerful double-decker elevators that can hold up to fifty people at a rate of 7 meters per second. At this unusual height, just enjoy yourself to see the daytime skyline of bustling Shanghai, and when night falls, watch the breath-taking night view of the city.