This towering beauty shows why it's Shanghai's symbol and distinct landmark from this observatory deck.
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Easy
Accessbility
Public Location
Hours
8:30am-9:30pm
Fee
CNY 120 adults; CNY 60 for kids
Pack
Telephoto lens (70mm)
How to get there
N31° 14' 07.1844"E121° 30' 20.4444"
This image is of Shanghai's Oriental Pearl TV Tower. For a similar perspective, you can go to the Jin Mao Tower Observatory Deck on the 88th floor. You'll want to face northwest towards the Oriental Pearl TV Tower for a similar view.
Address:
Jin Mao Tower, 88 Century Ave, Lu Jia Zui, Pudong Xinqu, China
Tips
When to go
Best season
All months
Best time
Sunset, Blue Hour
You can photograph the Oriental Pearl TV Tower any month of year.
Try photographing at sunset when the sky becomes vibrant and the building lights turn on.
Field tips
I used a telephoto lens (70mm) so I could zoom into the tower and compress the skyline in the background.
I framed the tower in the center of image to split the skyline in the background.
Be patient and wait for boats to cross the Huangpu River.
Current weather
Shanghai
Overcast
47o
F
Mon
60o
45o
Tue
72o
45o
Wed
64o
47o
Thu
67o
46o
Fri
77o
54o
Blue Hour
21:19
47o
Overcast
Sunrise
21:44
47o
Overcast
Golden Hour
09:41
47o
Overcast
Sunset
10:13
47o
Overcast
Do nearby
For more beautiful architecture, visit the 58th floor of Grand Hyatt Hotel Shanghai.