Guangzhou TV Tower

Designing Competition

The international competition was held in 2004 for the design of the tower, a 17.9ha park at its base and the master-plan for the surrounding 56.6ha which includes an elevated Plaza, pagoda-park, retail facilities, offices, television centre and hotel.

How to Get There

• Subway: You can take Line 3 or APM Line to "Guangzhou Tower" Station, and exit B directly.
• Bus: Take buses such as No. 11, 262, 468 to "Guangzhou Tower West" Station.
• Self-driving: The parking fee in the tower is relatively expensive, about 16 yuan per hour. It is recommended to park in surrounding shopping malls such as IFC and Huachenghui.

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What to Do in Guangzhou Tower

Baiyun Starry Sky Observation Deck

Located at an altitude of 428 meters and 433 meters respectively, it offers a panoramic view of the city buildings on the new central axis and the beautiful scenery along the Pearl River. The "hanging corridor" made of fully transparent tempered laminated glass brings an unprecedented exciting feeling of viewing the scenery in the air. As the most family-friendly indoor level of the tower, it is a natural first stop for any visit — take a slow lap along the glass corridor, then pause at the café to watch the skyline shift as daylight fades.
 

450 - meter Outdoor Platform

It is the outdoor area at the top of Guangzhou Tower, with an unobstructed view. You can directly feel the breeze at the top of the tower, and it is very suitable for watching the blue sky during the day and chasing the sunset in the evening. As the tower's largest open-air viewing area, it is also the classic spot from which to admire the "waist" curve of the tower itself and to photograph the city below at golden hour.
 

488 - meter Outdoor Observation Deck: It is the highest observation point that tourists can reach in Guangzhou Tower. It offers a 360 - degree unobstructed view. On a clear day, you can overlook the Pearl River Estuary.
 

Ferris wheel

Located at an altitude of 455 meters, it is the highest horizontal Ferris wheel in the world. It consists of 16 "crystal" sightseeing cabins, and the cabins run smoothly along the track inclined at 15 degrees to the main structure. It takes about 15 minutes to make a full circle, and the sunset view is especially charming. Each transparent cabin holds up to six passengers, and the slow, gentle rotation makes it one of Guangzhou's most romantic experiences — a favorite place for marriage proposals, especially once the city lights begin to twinkle.
 

Extreme Drop

It is the highest vertical drop amusement project in the world, located at an altitude of 455 - 485 meters. There are two groups of drop seats, which not only have the traditional "sitting drop" but also the "standing drop" that simulates free - fall, bringing a super - exciting experience. Holding a Guinness World Record as the highest thrill ride of its kind, it is a must-try for adrenaline lovers — the fall lasts only seconds, but the view from the top, with the whole of Guangzhou spread out at your feet, stays with you far longer.
 

TWIST Mediterranean Buffet Revolving Restaurant

At an altitude of 424 meters (level 106), TWIST holds the Guinness World Record as the highest revolving restaurant within a building. With more than 400 seats, it serves a Mediterranean buffet that blends Chinese and Western cuisine. As the restaurant slowly revolves, you enjoy a full 360-degree panorama of the Pearl River and the city skyline while you dine — book an evening table and watch Guangzhou light up beneath you, course by course.

The World's Highest Aerial Post Office

Inside the 428-meter observation hall (level 107), you will find the world's highest post office, another Guinness World Record holder within the tower. Pick out a postcard or souvenir stamps themed on Canton Tower and Lingnan culture, add a commemorative postmark, and mail it from the sky. It is a rare and delightful way to send a piece of Guangzhou to yourself or to someone you love.

Alpha Exploration Park – Sky Eye Walkway & Extraordinary Walk

For thrill-seekers, the Alpha Exploration Park turns the tower itself into an adventure ground. The Sky Eye Walkway sits at 325 meters: it is China's first high-tower sightseeing walkway built with a hollow steel structure, roughly 90 meters long and only 80 centimeters wide. Clipped into professional safety equipment, you walk around the tower in the open air with the entire city beneath your feet. Not brave enough yet? The Extraordinary Walk obstacle course, set between levels 33 and 58, offers three routes of increasing difficulty — green, blue and red — with the highest red route reaching about 298 meters, where you swing, balance and climb across suspended obstacles high above the ground.

4D & 3D Cinema

Between levels 17 and 22, the tower's in-house cinema brings films to life with 4D and 3D effects. It is a perfect break for families and a smart choice on rainy days or for younger travellers not yet ready for the heights — you can still feel the magic of the tower from a cushioned seat.

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