35 minutes. Baidu map query results show that it usually takes 35 minutes to get to the Oriental Pearl by subway from Shanghai Chongming Island Line 1 station. The Oriental Pearl TV Tower, referred to as "Oriental Pearl" for short, is located at century avenue 1 Lujiazui, Pudong New Area. It is located on the Huangpu River, backed by the modern buildings in Lujiazui area, and faces the Bund World Architecture Expo Group across the river. Commencement on July 30th 19 1994, 10. It is one of the landmark buildings in Shanghai that integrates the functions of city sightseeing, fashionable dining, shopping and entertainment, historical exhibition, Pujiang tour, exhibition performance, radio and television launch, etc. As of 20 19, it is the sixth tallest tower in Asia and the ninth tallest tower in the world.