Zhujiang New Town

Guangzhou's new city center, also known as the Zhujiang New Town Central Business District, is a symbol of modern Guangzhou.
Zhujiang New Town, Beijing Central Business District and Shanghai Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone are the three national-level central business districts recognized by the central government.
Starting from South China Expressway in the east, Guangzhou Avenue in the west, the Pearl River in the south and Huangpu Avenue in the north, the central axis of Guangzhou New City runs through it.
It is a good place to enjoy the night view of Guangzhou. You can clearly see the landmarks such as Huacheng Square, Guangzhou Opera House and "Little Slender Waist" along the Pearl River.

Attractions Location: Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province

Tickets: free

Opening hours:
All day (Monday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)

Time reference: More than 3 hours


Recommended itinerary for Zhujiang New Town tours

1-Day Itinerary: Explore Zhujiang New Town Highlights

Spend a day discovering Guangzhou’s modern skyline, shopping, and arts in Zhujiang New Town.

  • Morning: Arrive via Metro Line 3 or 5 to Zhujiang New Town Station.
  • Visit Guangzhou Opera House and Guangdong Museum (within walking distance).
  • Afternoon: Explore Huacheng Square and visit the nearby Flower City Square park.
  • Evening: Shopping and dining at TeeMall or IFC Mall.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Zhujiang New Town for luxury hotels. Try Cantonese and international cuisines in mall food courts and fine dining.

Souvenirs: Designer goods, local art prints, specialty teas from museum shops.


2-Day Itinerary: Zhujiang New Town + Canton Tower

Combine urban exploration with iconic city views.

  • Day 1: Zhujiang New Town highlights as above.
  • Day 2: Take Metro Line 3 to Canton Tower Station, visit the tower, skywalk, and take a Pearl River night cruise.

Accommodation/Food: Stay near Canton Tower or Zhujiang New Town. Sample fresh seafood and Cantonese dim sum.

Souvenirs: Guangzhou Tower souvenirs, pearl jewelry, Cantonese snacks.


3-Day Itinerary: Zhujiang New Town + Canton Tower + Shamian Island

Experience a mix of modernity and historic charm.

  • Days 1–2: As above.
  • Day 3: Take Metro Line 1 or 6 to Huangsha Station, walk (~10 min) to Shamian Island for colonial architecture and riverside cafes.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Shamian for boutique hotels or Zhujiang New Town for upscale options. Try international cuisine and local cafes.

Souvenirs: Pearl jewelry, embroidery, local crafts.


4-Day Itinerary: Zhujiang New Town + Canton Tower + Shamian + Beijing Road

Combine modern districts, historical sites, and shopping streets.

  • Days 1–3: As above.
  • Day 4: Take Metro Line 6 or 1 to Beijing Road Station, explore pedestrian street shopping, historic ruins under glass pavement.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Yuexiu or Tianhe district. Enjoy Cantonese roast meats and street snacks.

Souvenirs: Cantonese pastries, teas, jade crafts.


5-Day Itinerary: Urban Experience + Cultural Exploration

Explore museums, galleries, parks, and shopping.

  • Days 1–4: Follow above itinerary.
  • Day 5: Visit Guangdong Museum, Redtory Art & Design Factory (take taxi or Metro Line 8 to Fenghuang Xincun Station, then taxi).

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Tianhe or Zhujiang New Town. Try Cantonese herbal soups and modern fusion cuisine.

Souvenirs: Contemporary art, handcrafted jewelry, specialty teas.


6-Day Itinerary: Extended Guangzhou Tour with Zhujiang New Town

Explore parks, shopping, cultural spots, and city views.

  • Days 1–5: As above.
  • Day 6: Visit Yuexiu Park (Metro Line 2 to Yuexiu Park Station), enjoy nature and historic landmarks.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in central Guangzhou districts. Sample Cantonese dim sum and street food.

Souvenirs: Cantonese crafts, teas, pastries.


7-Day Itinerary: Full Guangzhou Urban & Cultural Experience

A complete urban and cultural tour of Guangzhou, centering on Zhujiang New Town.

  • Days 1–6: As above.
  • Day 7: Visit Tianhe District malls (TeeMall, Grandview Mall) for shopping and dining.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Tianhe or Zhujiang New Town. Try diverse Cantonese and international dishes.

Souvenirs: Tea sets, pearl jewelry, Cantonese snacks, designer goods.


User Reviews

By Nini Xin |

Zhujiang New Town (also known as Zhujiang New Town Central Business District) is located in the western part of Tianhe District, Guangzhou. It stretches from South China Expressway in the east to Guangzhou Avenue in the west, the Pearl River in the south and Huangpu Avenue in the north. It covers an area of 6.44 square kilometers.



The central axis of Guangzhou's new city runs through it.



A new commercial and business center is gradually taking shape in the Tianhe area with the Tianhe Sports Center as its core.



Zhujiang New Town has many five-star hotels, such as Ritz-Carlton, Grand Hyatt, Four Seasons, Park Hyatt Guangzhou, W Hotel Guangzhou and Conrad Hotel Guangzhou. The density of five-star hotels in the area is the highest in Guangzhou.



Zhujiang New Town also gathers some cultural institutions;



These include the well-known Guangzhou Grand Theatre, Guangzhou New Library and Guangdong Provincial Museum, etc.;



Guangzhou Grand Theatre is located in J4 plot of Zhujiang New Town.



Its external shape is unique, like two stones of different sizes placed on a gentle hill.



It is one of the seven landmark buildings to be built in Guangzhou.

By Southern Girl Xiao Yuer |

Zhujiang New Town Flower City Square, the new central axis square of Guangzhou city, is the place with the most beautiful night view.

Guangzhou Opera House, Guangdong Provincial Museum, Guangzhou Library, Guangzhou International Finance Center... are all here. This is also the most prosperous area in Guangzhou, and a world-stunning light show is held here every year.

By Mango |

The B&B in Guangzhou is here. The three-bedroom is quite good. The location is also very good. You can walk to the riverside. Next to it is Tiande Plaza and many restaurants.

There is a vegetable market at the door. I bought some vegetables to cook on the first night. It was great.

By Your smile is good weather |

Oh my god, here it comes again. Didn’t I upload it once today?

You can take a night cruise on the Pearl River by bike or by boat.

By Tamama |

Guangzhou's mother river has different scenery during the day and at night. It is worth seeing. The hotel we stayed in could directly see the Pearl River and the Little Slender Waist, so we did not visit the opposite side.

By Potato |

I didn't see much during the day, but the night view is pretty good. It seems that the bright lights at night are more suitable for the style of these high-rise buildings.

By Swirling Water |

Guangzhou CBD is next to the Little Slender Waist, and has two landmark buildings, the East and West Towers, both of which are very tall. The Little Slender Waist is very brightly lit at night, and there are also many lights on the ground, making it very lively at night.

By Lizee_Z🦁 |

It's like traveling back to Lujiazui, but there are more people here, it's amazing, there aren't many stores to visit in the mall, but there are still many people, probably all here to see the night view. The previous Yuexiu District was the old city with a strong atmosphere of life, and this is the new city with a strong commercial atmosphere.

By The Devil |

After all, it is Guangzhou CBD, very prosperous, the library and museum are also very cool

By Maizitun |

What I saw on the boat might be Guangzhou's CBD. There is also the Pearl River Royal View on the side of the waist.

By Zhao Yun |

The night view of Zhujiang New Town is beautiful. You can take the subway here. It’s great to take a walk here at night.

By Blue Sea |

Just like Huacheng Square, you can experience the feeling of a modern city.

By lleo9394 |

If you like it, you like it. If you don't like it, you don't like it. It's actually not a good place.

By Fulmoding |

In Guangzhou’s current city center, various skyscrapers gather here. There are also museums, opera houses, libraries, Guangzhou Tower and other tourist attractions around it. It can be said that it is a must-see attraction when visiting Guangzhou.

By Argentina |

Take a look at the night view of Zhujiang New Town, which is surrounded by tall office buildings and has a beautiful night view. The Zhujiang New Town subway station is a shopping mall with restaurants and supermarkets. After shopping, take the subway back.

By Yun Zhonghe, the Iron-hearted Divine Marquis |

Guangzhou is one of the capitals of international metropolises and one of the three world-class CBDs in China. It is the most developed, prosperous and international place in the entire city of Guangzhou. When you come here, you will really feel how big the gap between people is.

By Gorgeous Feather Silk |

The largest CBD area in South China, high-end, beautiful and clean. The tallest building in Guangzhou is here, equivalent to Lujiazui in Shanghai. It is also a cultural center with a provincial library, provincial museum and theater. A place to see modern architecture

By Tuoying |

Guangzhou Zhujiang New Town is actually quite trendy and commercial. I don’t think it has the sentimental feeling you want, but it is quite bourgeois! If you want to have a carefree time, that’s fine!

By Summer Buds Leisure Tour |

This new area is pretty good. You can meet up with friends to have afternoon tea at a nearby hotel and enjoy the beautiful view of the Pearl River.

By Mountains |

At first glance, there are tall buildings everywhere, which has a modern feel and the roads are clean and tidy.

By Tang Xuan saw |

When I came out of the elevator, I saw a forest of tall buildings and immediately exclaimed, "How come they are more modern than Shanghai's Dongpu?!"

This was my first experience of visiting Zhujiang New Town. At that time, the building had just been completed and there was almost no one in the empty Flower City Square.

Unexpectedly, in just seven years, this place has become one of the most popular places in Guangzhou. It is also the area with the most expensive land prices. Many large companies, including Fortune 500 companies, have settled here.

The main purpose of coming to Zhujiang New Town is to feel the modern atmosphere of Guangzhou and admire the extremely modern skyscrapers.

When night falls, everything here will become lit up with flashing lights and colorful neon lights, which is dreamy and very charming.

By Rice |

Opposite the Little Slender Waist, across the river, the night view is very beautiful

By %Mingrui_ |

An iconic landmark in Guangzhou, you can stroll and enjoy the flowers during the day and it is dazzling at night.

By Still speaking |

Zhujiang New Town is a new urban area in Guangzhou. It looks very grand, especially the night view is beautiful.

By Feng Qingmo |

The night view here is very beautiful and full of modern atmosphere. We have seen the night view of Lujiazui many times, and after coming here, we still feel that the night view here is really beautiful. The fashionable atmosphere of Guangzhou and the "new" of the new city can be seen here.

By JoJo Jiang |

The night view is great. Guangzhou is like a city that never sleeps and it is even more lively at night!

By Rice Field 2017 |

The central area of Guangzhou, close to the Pearl River, is very nice and many people walk here at night.

By Cassy |

I was just having dinner with a friend at a restaurant called The Happy Mont. The atmosphere was great, but the Mediterranean salad made me sick! I suggest people who can't eat cilantro don't try it.

By Bai Xubo |

It is right next to Huacheng Square. In other words, Zhujiang New Town is more of a broad term for office buildings and other buildings in the area, while Huacheng Square refers specifically to the north-south public area for leisure activities.

By Weijie β |

The sky is very blue, it really is the representative center of Guangzhou's modernization. Please forgive me for feeling shocked as I come from a small city.

By galaxystar |

Guangzhou's CBD, financial center, is very high-end

By A single leaf tells the story of autumn |

Zhujiang New Town is very well planned, the square on the central axis is very well built, and the development of the underground commercial square is very successful. The ground leisure square is perfectly combined with the underground business, and the leisure and shopping are integrated. Together with the surrounding high-end CBD center, it fully demonstrates the prosperity of a modern city.

By Moooqi_n |

I heard from my friends that the night view is good, but I couldn't go there due to time constraints. The picture below was taken by my friends. It feels great. Share it with me

By oYoy |

Zhujiang New Town is suitable for visiting in the evening, the night view is really good.

By Jason Qu |

Metro Line 3 and Line 5 get off at Zhujiang New Town Station. Tianhe CBD is the most densely populated area of skyscrapers over 300 meters in China, and is also the most densely populated area of Fortune 500 companies in Guangzhou. It has 13 multinational headquarters, 3 headquarters of Fortune 500 companies, 184 project agencies established by 140 Fortune 500 companies, and 20 domestic Fortune 500 companies.

By Buddhist Beijingers |

It looks very beautiful when viewed from the opposite side of the Pearl River, especially at night, when you can enjoy the cool breeze and feel the summer beside the Pearl River.

By Xiaoxiang |

Guangzhou's business card, you can see the Little Slender Waist here. If you want to better appreciate the Pearl River New Town, it is a good choice to see it from the Little Slender Waist.

By Jessy |

Zhujiang New Town is the main component of Guangzhou Tianhe CBD, mainly serving the Pearl River Delta Economic Zone. It is the largest CBD in South China, the only member of the World Business District Alliance, and a demonstration base for the liberalization of trade in services in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao. It has become a highly concentrated area of headquarters economy and high-end industries such as finance, technology, and business in South China.

By make a sightseeing tour |

Zhujiang New Town is a major component of Guangzhou Tianhe Central Business District (CBD), the new city axis. It has become the financial center, high-end service industry center, cultural center and multinational headquarters center in South China. The output value of Guangzhou Tianhe CBD ranks first in the country.

By bpm72 |

Zhujiang New Town is the CBD of Tianhe District

Guangzhou Library, Grand Theater and Museum are all here. Zhujiang New Town feels a bit similar to Lujiazui. There is a night cruise on the Pearl River in the middle, which seems to be worth taking. There are a lot of people when you go there on May Day, so it is recommended to travel during off-peak hours.

By Lazy Fish |

Museums, libraries, and Yasha Park are all here. It's easy to get time-honored brands and special food.

By Deep and Quiet |

When we walked to Huacheng Square, we saw a lot of people gathered together, and it seemed like there was going to be some kind of performance. It turned out to be a musical fountain show. Haha, I made a fortune! Fountain + music + lights, perfect!

By Open ears |

An unexpected addition, but the scenery is beautiful and different from the night

By Half a durian |

When you walk out of APM and toward the river, you will see the tram waiting shelter. There are three or four carriages. You can use Yangchengtong card. It is a bit like a bus. There are almost no people on this route. With a beep, you can get on the bus. There will be staff to check tickets and security. The first time I sat on the side close to the Pearl River, I took a lot of pictures of the scenery on the other side through the window.

The tram does not run along the Pearl River. After reaching the terminal, the tram changed tracks and rested for a few minutes before setting off again. I wanted to take a different themed car, so I waited for the next one. While waiting for the train, a staff member handed out subway newspapers. I took one and took a quick look. A few minutes later, a new tram arrived, with flowers and birds pasted on the inside.

By Mr. Zhao from Liangzhong |

The skyline of 21st Century Central CBD-Zhujiang New Town is really beautiful

By Programed |

Zhujiang New Town is also known as Guangzhou CBD.

A first-class CBD, located in the center of Guangzhou (formerly the eastern suburbs of old Guangzhou), with developed transportation, two landmark high-rise buildings, and Guangzhou Tower across the river. The key point is its planning. There are parks and buildings on the ground without vehicles, 1st underground shopping mall, 2nd underground shared parking lot, 3rd underground subway. The planning of some cities is learned from this. It is very cool and beautiful to look down from Guangzhou Tower, it is worth seeing

By Jiabin |

On a January night in Guangzhou, tall buildings reach into the sky!

By Zzzzzzoe |

Zhujiang New Town gives me the feeling of Hexi New Town in Nanjing. It has the commercial atmosphere of a big city. There are unexpectedly many people here. My mother is still a little restrained when posing in front of people~

By Fat people don't like to write travel notes |

In Guangdong, the night view here is one of the best and worth visiting. It is very pleasant to walk beside the Pearl River and look at the Guangzhou Tower.

By aTing, |

The lights on both sides of the Pearl River are so bright and beautiful when I go there at night. There are many people who go there for jogging, walking and dating. This is really my ideal place to rest after get off work at night. It feels best in summer. It is very cool. Then you can take a boat to play and watch the night view. It feels very enjoyable. The boat ticket is not expensive, and the most important thing is that it makes people feel good.

By Dark Wing Angel |

Guangzhou New Town CBD, various high-rise buildings, and Huachenghui have a very good environment

By Chen Zhixia's Summer |

As one of the three major cities in China, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing, it is unacceptable that Guangzhou does not have a stunning CBD. The emergence of Zhujiang New Town has pushed Guangzhou from a provincial capital to a modern metropolis that influences the entire southern China, and its social, economic and cultural influence extends directly to Southeast Asia. Many landmark buildings are planned here, such as Guangzhou Opera House, Guangdong Provincial Museum, Guangzhou Library, Guangzhou Children's Palace, etc.

By Toshihiko |

Zhujiang New Town is a newly developed area in Guangzhou, and is the location of Guangzhou's CBD. There are many scenic spots around it, which is suitable for night scene shooting.

By sinaly |

Zhujiang New Town is really very convenient in all aspects. It is very suitable for fast-paced office travel. It is located in the center of Guangzhou, and the surrounding scenery is also beautiful. There are many delicious foods, but the prices are a bit expensive. It is also a place where you can meet tall, rich and handsome people.

By I was white when I was a kid |

The night view of Zhujiang New Town is very beautiful. Walking along the river, the night breeze is very pleasant.

By Jingzhou Lao Zhou |

Guangzhou Zhujiang New Town is located at the junction of Tianhe, Yuexiu and Haizhu districts. It starts from the South China Expressway in the east, Guangzhou Avenue in the west, the Pearl River in the south, and Huangpu Avenue in the north. It is located in the south of the most prosperous Tianhe North Business District. It inherits the strong business atmosphere of Tianhe North and forms a new city axis. It connects the traditional business area Yuexiu District in the west and the eastern area to be developed, and runs through the southern group across the river. The location is unique. The total planned land area is 6.44 square kilometers, the core area is about 1 square kilometer, and the commercial construction area is about 4.5 million square meters.

Zhujiang New Town - Ten years of preparation, a phoenix rising from the ashes. Financial center, high-end service center, cultural center and headquarters center of multinational companies... The rise of Zhujiang New Town marks the special status of Guangzhou as one of the three major cities in China; its functions have pushed Guangzhou from a provincial capital to a modern metropolis that influences the entire southern China, and its social, economic and cultural radiation points directly to Southeast Asia. Zhujiang New Town, which began to be planned in 1992, has a land area of 6.19 square kilometers. After the completion of Zhujiang New Town, it is divided into two districts, east and west, with Xiancun Road as the boundary. The east district is mainly for residence, and the west district is mainly for business and office. The two districts are connected by the Pearl River waterfront green belt and the east-west commercial activity axis. At the intersection of Guangzhou's city axis and Zhujiang New Town's landscape axis, it is planned to build a number of landmark buildings, such as Guangzhou Opera House, Guangdong Provincial Museum, Guangzhou Library, Guangzhou Children's Palace and other important public facilities, Huacheng Square, Haixinsha Citizen Square, etc.

The population size is expected to reach 170,000-180,000, providing nearly 300,000 jobs. The regional nature is an important part of the 21st Century Guangzhou Central Business District (GCBD21), which will coordinate the layout of international finance, trade, commerce, entertainment and administration and other functions, become a base for promoting international economic and cultural exchanges and cooperation, and is a "window" that embodies Guangzhou's international city image. It is one of the three national central business districts recognized by the central government (the other two are Beijing Central Business District and Shanghai Lujiazui Financial and Trade Zone).

By L-Derek |

Guangzhou's CBD is one of the best CBDs in China. Suitable for night photography

By Bullfrog |

Located in the center of Guangzhou's new urban area, there are many high-end office spaces and it is very close to the Guangdong Provincial Museum and the Little Mermaid.

By ---TO DAY |

I originally wanted to take it at night, but I was afraid it would be too late and there would be no car to go back, so I would always have some regrets. I like water very much.

By Yueer Cici |

Zhujiang New Town is a newly developed area in Guangzhou. It is the CBD of Guangzhou. There are many scenic spots around it, which is suitable for taking night photos. It is the commercial center of Guangzhou.

By If you say there is wind |

The most modern place in Guangzhou, where many architectural masters gather, the East Tower and the West Tower stand beside the waistline, and are the focus of the entire Guangzhou New City axis.

By Time is singing |

Zhujiang New Town is like Shanghai's Lujiazui, Beijing's Guomao or New York's Manhattan Center. The high-rise buildings are really visually appealing and the night view is beautiful.

By SY Yin photo card |

Each building has its own characteristics and is very eye-catching, especially the night view, which is even more dazzling.

By  |

I like this place very much and often come here for walks. You can also go to the library and museum.

By Yingzi |

Guangzhou Zhujiang New Town is located on the new central axis of eastern Guangzhou, starting from Huangpu Avenue in the north, extending to the Pearl River in the south, bounded by Guangzhou Avenue in the west, and reaching the South China Expressway in the east; the land area is about 6.6 square kilometers, including urban villages such as Liede and Xiancun. The seven landmark buildings of the surrounding Zhujiang New Town will also be completed one after another, including the new Guangzhou Library, the new Guangdong Museum, the Guangzhou Second Children's Palace, the Guangzhou Opera House, the TV Sightseeing Tower, and the Twin Towers (West Tower and East Tower). Zhujiang New Town is the central financial and business district of Guangzhou in the 21st century, and is a window that embodies the image of Guangzhou as an international city.

By Xindy-Chen |

Zhujiang New Town is the CBD area of Guangzhou. It is well connected and has a fast pace of life.

By Big orange 🍊 |

Absolutely national-level CBD, museums, libraries, theaters, East and West Towers, high-end hotels, absolutely high-end!

The environment is beautiful and the air is fresh, giving you a comfortable and leisurely experience. The architecture is very distinctive and the environment is also beautiful. If you like outdoor photography, you can go there and have a look. It will give you an infinite visual impact!

By Jean |

The buildings in Zhujiang New Town are very beautiful, with a very modern and international feel. There are libraries, museums and theaters. You can see the Little Princess up close. All the landmark buildings of Guangzhou can be seen here!

By palace |

If this city can accommodate me, then I will definitely achieve something. Work hard, young eagle.

By caterpillar |

It is a prosperous place with many office buildings nearby. It is one of the places with the most white-collar workers. In terms of entertainment and art, there are the new Guangzhou Library, Guangzhou Opera House, and the new Guangdong Museum. From Huacheng Square, you can also see the Little Slender Waist (Guangzhou Tower) on the other side of the Pearl River.

By Meow Little Stupid |

Various modern buildings, the library is a good choice for a rest

By tuxiaoai0318 |

The center of Guangzhou, the heart of a city, the grandeur of IFC, the elegant waist, the romantic Haixinsand Park, the dancing steps show the charm of this city.

By Fireworks fade away |

There are many high-rise buildings around, demonstrating the modernization of Guangzhou as an international metropolis.

By porcelain |

After dark

When the lights come on, it feels a bit like looking at Hong Kong from the Peak.

Very prosperous

By Reflection on the first month |

The streets and shopping malls in Guangzhou are really rough and horrible. In other words, in my opinion, this city is not very suitable for human habitation.


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