How to book Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai Tower observation decks
东方明珠 / 上海中心观光厅 · Shanghai
Optional You can buy tickets at the gate.
- Book via
- Online or at the ticket office; book ahead for sunset on weekends
- Bring
- Passport
Booking with a foreign passport
China's big sights sell real-name tickets: you enter your passport number when you book, and the passport itself is your ticket at the gate. Each person in your group needs their own reservation. Mini programs inside WeChat or Alipay usually accept foreign passports; if one refuses yours, try the official website, or ask your hotel to book for you.
More in the guide to booking sights, including how to set up the apps before you fly.
Questions
Do I need to book Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai Tower observation decks in advance?
No. You can buy tickets at the gate, though booking online saves queueing.
How do foreigners book Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai Tower observation decks?
Book via Online or at the ticket office; book ahead for sunset on weekends. Bring Passport.
Other sights in Shanghai
- Shanghai Museum (People's Square) Required
- Shanghai Museum East Required
- Shanghai Disneyland Recommended
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