Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai, China
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The Pearl Tower is the perfect spot for observing the city from above. There are three observation decks in the tower, and the highest one (called Space Module) offers the most amazing view of the city. If you get hungry, you can stop at the revolving restaurant, and enjoy your dinner while watching the lights of the city.
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Century Ave, Pudong Xinqu, Shanghai, China
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