Introduction
The tower, surrounded by the Yangpu Bridge in the northeast and the Nanpu Bridge in the southwest, creates a picture of 'twin dragons playing with pearls'. This 468-meter high (1,536 feet) tower is the first highest in Asia and the third highest in the world, surpassed in height only by towers in Toronto, Canada and Moscow, Russia. It is one of the top 10 attractions in Shanghai, combining tourism, food, shopping, amusement, accommodation, radio and television emission.
Even more alluring than its height is the tower's unique ancient style architectural design. The base of the tower is supported by three seven-meter wide slanting stanchions. The tower consists of 15 spheres of different sizes at different levels, creating a beauty of “large and small pearls dropping onto a jade plate”.
Function
Visitors travel up and down the tower in double-decker elevators that can hold up to fifty people at the rate of seven meters per second. The elevator attendants recite an introduction to the TV Tower in English and Chinese during the rapid 1/4-mile ascent. Once reaching your destination, you will be amazed at the variety of activities available as the spheres and columns actually house places of interest, commerce, and recreation. The inner tower is a recreational palace, while the Shanghai Municipal History Museum is located in the tower's pedestal. The large lower sphere has a futuristic space city and a fabulous sightseeing hall. From here, on a clear day a visitor can see all the way to the Yangtze River. The base of the tower is home to a science fantasy city. The five smaller spheres are a hotel that contains twenty-five elegant rooms and lounges. The pearl at the very top of the tower contains shops, restaurants (including a rotating restaurant) and a sightseeing floor. The view from this height fills you with wonder about the beautiful Shanghai.
Even more alluring than its height is the tower's unique ancient style architectural design. The base of the tower is supported by three seven-meter wide slanting stanchions. The tower consists of 15 spheres of different sizes at different levels, creating a beauty of “large and small pearls dropping onto a jade plate”.
Night Scenery of the Tower
When viewed from the Bund at night, the tower's three-dimensional lights glisten and dazzle your eyes. Walking outside of the tower and arriving at the square under and looking up to the tower, you can see the tower bright and colorful. Appreciating the beautiful and amazing pearl, you will be attracted deeply and forgot to leave.