Guangzhou Tower and Zhujiang New Town Scenic Area: Popular Spots for Social Media Photos

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👍Highly Recommended: Guangzhou Tower (also known as "Xiaoman Yao" or "Little Waist") is a landmark building in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, combining sightseeing and entertainment.
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🌟Highlights: Height: Total height 600 meters (main tower 454 meters, antenna mast 146 meters), the tallest tower in China and the third tallest sightseeing tower in the world.
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✅Must Experience: Ferris Wheel: Located at 450-454 meters, the highest Ferris wheel in the world. Extreme Sky Drop: A vertical drop ride at 455-485 meters, one of the world's highest.
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❤Reason to Recommend: Designed by the couple Mark Hemel and Barbara Kuit, inspired by the "female waist," featuring a 45-degree rotated elliptical shape presenting graceful curves, earning it the nickname "Little Waist."
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Features: Can withstand an 8-magnitude earthquake and a level 12 typhoon, with a design lifespan of over 100 years.
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🍽Dining Recommendation: Revolving Restaurant: At 422.8 meters, the highest revolving restaurant in the world. Observation Deck: Offers a 360-degree panoramic view of Guangzhou cityscape.
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🕙Opening Hours: 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM (last admission at 10:00 PM).
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Ticket Prices: ¥150, ¥228, ¥268, ¥298, ¥328 for different ticket types; check on-site for activities you want to enjoy.
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⏳Recommended Visit Duration: 3-4 hours at Guangzhou Tower; if planning to experience the Ferris wheel, Extreme Sky Drop, or watch the sunset and night view, extend to 4-5 hours.
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Sunset Time: Visit between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to enjoy daytime, sunset, and night views, with a total duration of about 4 hours.
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🚉Transportation Guide: Direct access via Metro Line 3/APM Line: Both have "Guangzhou Tower Station," Exit B is a 170-meter walk to the tower base; APM Line is suitable for short transfers.
Direct Bus Routes: Buses 121, 121A, 204, 131A, 131B stop at "Guangzhou Tower West Station," with the last 131B bus at 11:00 PM.
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🏨Hotel Environment: Park Hyatt Guangzhou
Location: Zhujiang New Town, facing Guangzhou Tower across the river.
Features: High-altitude cloud hotel, views of the Pearl River nightscape from above the 65th floor, minimalist design style.
Facilities: Michelin-starred restaurant, rooftop swimming pool, spa center.
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Zhujiang New Town: An international project in Zhujiang New Town, the initial development area A covers 113 acres with a total construction area of 720,000 square meters, including 210,000 square meters underground. It includes a 140,000 square meter shopping center. Zhujiang New Town is a major part of Guangzhou Tianhe CBD, mainly serving the Pearl River Delta economic zone. It is the largest CBD in South China and has become a highly concentrated area for headquarters economy, finance, technology, and business industries. Tianhe CBD has the highest density of buildings over 300 meters in China and is the area with the most Fortune 500 companies in Guangzhou. Zhujiang New Town has 111 headquarters enterprises recognized by Guangzhou, accounting for 30% of the city’s total. There are 30,000 foreign-invested enterprises in Guangzhou.