Oriental Pearl Tower

Architect: Jia Huan Cheng of the Shanghai Modern Architectural Design Co. Ltd.
Construction began in 1991 and the tower was completed in 1995. The tower is 468 m (1,535 feet) high.

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, restaurants and a shopping mall. There is also a 20 room hotel called the Space Hotel between the two large spheres.

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