Guangzhou has a new landmark! Here comes the guide to Guangzhou Tower Square...
by Zachary890_Cook
Apr 18, 2025
With a total architectural height of 600 meters, Canton Tower is the tallest sightseeing tower in China and the third tallest in the world.
It integrates urban sightseeing, high-altitude amusement, trendy dining, wedding and exhibition services, film and entertainment, environmental science education, cultural education, shopping, and leisure. Its unique design complements the Pearl River, making it a dazzling landmark on the new central axis.
🚌 Transportation Guide
- Air: Only a 30-minute drive from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
- Rail: Only a 10-minute drive from Guangzhou East Railway Station.
- Bus: Multiple bus lines including 121, 121A, 204, 131A, and 131B go directly there.
- Metro: Line 3, Canton Tower Station, Exit B; APM Line, Canton Tower Station.
🏡 Accommodation Recommendations
- Guangzhou Elegant Hotel: River view rooms around 1500 RMB/night, 5-minute walk to Canton Tower.
- Norman Hotel: Located on Hailian Road in Haizhu District, in the core business area of Pearl River night cruise, with a snack street and bus stop downstairs.
- Licheng Borui Hotel: One kilometer from Canton Tower, 8-minute walk, fully smart rooms.
🍜 Dining Overview
- Restaurants inside the tower: Includes Lotus French revolving restaurant, Hui Yuexuan Chinese restaurant, Xuanji Mediterranean buffet, Kuai Zi Hui restaurant, Sky Bar, bakery, and leisure station.
- Restaurants below the tower: Baoxianghao Thai restaurant offers great value, with vouchers of 29.9 RMB for 50 RMB.
- Nearby commercial area: Huachenghui food district offers Cantonese dim sum, light meals, snacks, and more.
🌴 Must-Visit Attractions
- 433-meter Baiyun Starry Sky Observation Deck: Includes 2 indoor observation floors with views overlooking Guangzhou CBD landmarks.
- 450-meter Outdoor Platform: Outdoor area at the top of Canton Tower with no glass barriers, allowing you to feel the breeze directly.
- 488-meter Outdoor Platform: The highest sightseeing point reachable in Canton Tower, offering 360° unobstructed views.
- 460-meter Ferris Wheel: The world's highest Ferris wheel with all-glass cabins, perfect for enjoying sunsets and city lights.
- Extreme Sky Drop: A top tower drop ride at 450 meters, delivering an intense moment of weightlessness.
🏃♂️ Leisure and Entertainment: Experience the Cloud Walk Alpha Exploration Park by walking around the mid-lower part of the tower’s exterior. It’s a bit thrilling but not too scary for heights, and great for photos.
🔊 Surrounding Environment: Nearby is Haixinsha, an excellent spot for photographing Canton Tower; also, there is the Party Pier bar street for relaxation; you can also take the tram along the Pearl River to enjoy the most beautiful 7 kilometers of Guangzhou.
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