| Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower | |
|---|---|
东方明珠广播电视塔 | |
 The Oriental Pearl Tower in March 2012 | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Communication, hotel, observation, restaurant |
| Location | Shanghai |
| Coordinates | 31°14′30.01″N 121°29′40.98″E / 31.2416694°N 121.4947167°E |
| Construction started | July 30, 1991 |
| Completed | November 18, 1994 |
| Opened | May 1, 1995 |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 468 m (1,535 ft) |
| Top floor | 351 m (1,152 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | Equivalent of a 103 story building |
| Lifts/elevators | 6 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Shanghai Modern Architectural Design Co. Ltd. |
| Developer | Shanghai Oriental Group Co. Ltd. |
The Oriental Pearl Tower[a] is a Futurist TV tower in Lujiazui, Shanghai. Built from 1991 to 1994, the tower was the tallest structure in China until the completion of nearby World Financial Center in 2007. Shanghai's first AAAAA tourist attraction, The tower's unique architecture, height, and fifteen observation decks have made it a cultural icon of the city.
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