What city is home to the Oriental Pearl Tower?

The Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower is a TV tower in Shanghai. Its location at the tip of Lujiazui in the Pudong New Area by the side of Huangpu River, opposite The Bund which is a waterfront tourist destination, makes it a distinct landmark in the area. Construction began in 1991, and the tower was completed in 1994. At 468 m (1,535 feet) high, it was the tallest structure in China from 1994–2007, when it was surpassed by the Shanghai World Financial Center. It is classified as an AAAAA scenic area by the China National Tourism Administration. The tower is brightly lit in different LED sequences at night.

The tower has fifteen observatory levels. The highest (known as the Space Module) is at 350 m (1148 ft). The lower levels are at 263 m (863 ft) (Sightseeing Floor) and at 90 m (295 ft) (Space City). There is a revolving restaurant at the 267 m (876 ft) level. The project also contains exhibition facilities and a small shopping center. There is also a 20-room hotel called the Space Hotel between the two large spheres. The upper observation platform has an outside area with a 1.5 inch glass floor.

It is said to be based on a verse of the Tang Dynasty poem "Pipa Song" by Bai Juyi about the sprinkling sound of a Pipa, a 4 stringed Chinese musical instrument. However, the designer says that he did not have the poem in mind when designing the tower. It was the chief of the jury board who said it reminded him of that poem.