Why Trip.com
Oriental Pearl is a Shanghai skyline classic. For passport holders, the workable English checkout is Trip.com’s non-mainland ticket — not a mainland-ID SKU.
Hours on our last check: open about 09:00–21:00; daytime admission roughly 09:00–17:00 and evening 17:00–20:30. Bring the same passport used to book.
Same-day steps
- Open the Oriental Pearl attraction on Trip.com (non-mainland ticket).
- Choose Two Sphere or Three Sphere; pick today’s date at checkout if you are going today.
- Enter passport details; pay with a foreign card before 20:30 local time.
- Metro Line 2 Lujiazui; show passport + e-ticket at entry.
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Pitfalls
- Buying a mainland Chinese ID ticket with a passport.
- Confusing Oriental Pearl with Shanghai Tower (separate ticket).
- Missing the 20:30 same-day cut-off.
- Passport name mismatch at the gate.
Full Oriental Pearl foreigners guide →
Facts checked against our Oriental Pearl attraction page and Trip.com product details last captured 6–12 Oct 2026. Hours and prices can change — confirm on Trip.com before you pay.
FAQ
Can I really buy tickets the same day?
Yes, if you complete purchase by 20:30 Beijing time on the visit date.
Is there an official English website for foreigners?
We do not list a separate foreigner-only official site for this tower. Trip.com is the authorised English channel we recommend for non-mainland visitors.
Two Sphere or Three Sphere?
Two Sphere covers the classic viewpoints for most visitors; Three Sphere adds the Space Module at 351 m.
Can I cancel?
Unused bookings can usually be cancelled on Trip.com (no partial refund — cancel and rebook to change date). Confirm the product’s cancel rules at checkout.