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1.5-2.5hours
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Canton Tower
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Introduction
Centered around the 600-meter “Slim Waist” Canton Tower, this 3-square-kilometer prime zone in Zhujiang New Town stands as South China’s most international central business district. Here, the Canton Tower and the East-West Twin Towers create the century-defining “three-tower spectacle over the Pearl River”, while 108 skyscraper clusters synchronize nightly to stage the world’s largest light symphony—redefining urban grandeur at its zenith.
Full-day tour
8-10 hours
Lowest price
160¥ / per
Yong Qing Fang
1st
Shangxiajiu Street
2st
Tao Tao Ju
3st
Chen clan Academy
4st
Beijing road
5st
Canton Tower
6st
Classic one-day tour in Guangzhou
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South China’s Global Meeting Point
Guangzhou CBD
This international hub gathers 68 Fortune 500 regional HQs, with CTF Finance Centre generating over 30,000 yuan tax revenue per square meter annually. Foreign executives comprise 30% of Zhujiang New Town’s workforce, while Huacheng Square’s underground network connects Michelin restaurants from 10 countries, and K11 mall hosts 85 global luxury debuts.
Guangzhou’s Central Axis
Stretching 3 golden kilometers from the skyscraper forests of Zhujiang New Town to the Canton Tower, this axis crystallizes Lingnan’s millennial aspirations. The landmark “river-guarding trio”—600m Canton Tower, 440m West Tower, and 530m East Tower—forms an architectural marvel, while 108 towers unite nightly in the world’s largest synchronized light symphony.
Light show
Guangzhou Tower presented its first 360°circular light show, in conjunction with the dynamic sculpture “Mel Light”, creating a “non-polar space” spectacle covering a range of 10 kilometers. The light and shadow of the tower body and the facades of 2 buildings on both banks of the Pearl River are interlinked, becoming the largest urban light art event in the world.
Surrounding and shopping
Guangzhou CBD
This international hub gathers 68 Fortune 500 regional HQs, with CTF Finance Centre generating over 30,000 yuan tax revenue per square meter annually. Foreign executives comprise 30% of Zhujiang New Town’s workforce, while Huacheng Square’s underground network connects Michelin restaurants from 10 countries, and K11 mall hosts 85 global luxury debuts.
Huacheng Square
Huacheng Square (commonly known as Huacheng Hui Park) is located on the central axis of Zhujiang New City, surrounded by 50,000 square meters of green space and modern artistic architectural complexes, serving as the urban green heart for citizens to relax, enjoy cultural performances, and appreciate the dazzling of the Canton Tower at night.
Guangzhou K11 Art Mall
Located in the tallest building in Guangzhou, the Chow Tai Fook Finance Centre (530), the 70,000㎡ space integrates art, humanity and nature. The first “museum retail” model was created, with an 800㎡ space connecting international luxury goods and Lingnan culture to create a landmark for art and luxury in South China.
Guangzhou Taikoo Hui
Located in the core of Tianhe, a 100,000㎡ space gathers over 180 international luxury brands, stores of Hermès, LV and other brands surround the oasis courtyard. The Cube bookstore was rated as “The Most Beautiful Bookstore in the World”, and Lane Department Store leads the avant-garde fashion. The annual passenger flow exceeds 30 million.
Guangzhou Taikoo Hui
Located in the core of Tianhe, a 100,000㎡ space gathers over 180 international luxury brands, stores of Hermès, LV and other brands surround the oasis courtyard. The Cube bookstore was rated as “The Most Beautiful Bookstore in the World”, and Lane Department Store leads the avant-garde fashion. The annual passenger flow exceeds 30 million.
Canton Tower
Canton Tower
The Canton Tower (nicknamed “Xiaoman Waist”) is a landmark building in Guangzhou, with a total height of 60 meters. Its unique streamlined appearance and the design of the middle part being slender and contracted, resembling a graceful waist, hence its name. As one of the world’s high towers, the tower has several observation platforms, a high-altitude rotating restaurant, and the world’s highest horizontal Ferris wheel. Visitors can enjoy a 30-degree view of the bustling city and the beautiful Zhujiang River when they reach the top. At night, the tower’s lights change colorfully and splendidly making it a must-see place for Guangzhou tourism and a new city card.
Ferris wheel
The Guangzhou Tower Ferris wheel is located 455 meters above the ground, making it the world’s highest horizontal Ferris wheel. 1 crystal ball cabins surround the top of the tower, offering a 360° view of the city in 20 minutes, allowing you to enjoy the bustling city the day and the dazzling Zhujiang River at night. It is a romantic experience above the clouds.
The area around the Canton Tower is dotted with landmarks
Haixinsha, like a giant sail moored by the river; the Hedong Bridge, like flying rainbow over the sky; the Guangzhou Art Museum, like a blooming flower; and the East and West Towers, together creating an exhibition of modern architecture by the River.
PAT
PAT
PAT (Pazhou Beer Culture Creative Art District), renovated from the original Zhujiang Beer Factory, offers a 270° panoramic view, facing the Guangzhou Tower across the river. It integrates craft beer workshops, river-view bars, art exhibitions, and a trendy market, where red brick factories coll with neon lights and night cruise boats shuttle through, making it a landmark for the young people’s riverside nightlife in Guangzhou.
PAT located on the banks of the Pearl River, facing the Guangzhou Tower across the river. It is transformed from an old beer factory, with red factory buildings, giant fermentation tanks and neon lights colliding, the riverbank open platform captures the urban night scene, and the trendy play space exudes the new charm of industrial
Pazhou Station is part of the Guangzhou Haizhu Tram Line, connecting the Canton Tower to Wanshengwei. The station is located in the original beer factory area, where it can be transferred to Line 3 and APM of the subway, with a daily passenger capacity of more than 10,000.
PAT NIGHT
Clinking glasses of craft beer in the neon river breeze; a bustling marketplace of trendy toys; electronic music waves swaying at the-air bar; a cruise ship’s shimmering lights gliding past steel fermentation tanks; industrial relics transform into a cyber-rave playground.
PAT Cuisine specializes in on-site brewed craft beer, paired with German-style grilled meat and American barbecue. The outdoor dining area faces the Pearl, allowing diners to enjoy the view of the Canton Tower and the river while dining.