Landmark
Canton Tower
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The Canton Tower is Guangzhou's spectacular 600-metre observation and TV tower, a slender, twisting 'hourglass' lattice that's one of the tallest structures in the world, and a defining sight of the city's Pearl River skyline. It offers a range of high-altitude thrills: indoor and outdoor observation decks, the world's highest horizontal Ferris wheel (cabins that crawl around the very top), a stomach-churning 'Sky Drop' free-fall ride, and a glass-floored sky walk. The views over Guangzhou, the river, and the surrounding towers are immense.
It's lit in shifting colours at night and is best photographed from across the Pearl River. Whether you ride to the top or just admire it from the riverside at night, it's the centrepiece of modern Guangzhou. Go on a clear day for the views, and consider a sunset slot for day-into-night.
Niet missen
- Observation decks near the 450–488m level
- The world's highest horizontal Ferris wheel at the summit
- The 'Sky Drop' free-fall ride and glass sky walk
- Panoramas over the Pearl River and Guangzhou
- The tower lit in shifting colours at night
Tickets & tours
Manieren om Canton Tower te bezoeken
Je kunt op eigen gelegenheid gaan (Paid, tiered by deck level and thrill rides (Ferris wheel, Sky Drop extra). Book online to save). Een tour voegt vervoer en een gids toe, of combineert nabijgelegen bezienswaardigheden in één dag.
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Goed om te weten
- Tickets are tiered, decide if you want the top decks and the thrill rides (Ferris wheel, Sky Drop).
- Go on a clear day; sunset gives day-and-night views in one visit.
- For the classic photo of the tower, shoot from across the Pearl River at night.
- Book online to save versus gate prices.
Een stukje geschiedenis
Completed in 2010 for the Guangzhou Asian Games, the Canton Tower was briefly the tallest tower in the world. Its distinctive twisting lattice design (officially the Guangzhou TV Astronomical and Sightseeing Tower) became an instant landmark.
Veelgestelde vragen
What thrill rides does it have?
The world's highest horizontal Ferris wheel (cabins circling the summit), a 'Sky Drop' free-fall ride, and a glass-floored sky walk, all extra-cost add-ons to the observation decks.
When's the best time to go up?
A clear day, ideally at sunset for daytime and night views. Hazy days cut visibility sharply.
Where's the best photo of the tower?
From across the Pearl River, especially at night when it's lit in shifting colours.
How do I get there?
Metro to Canton Tower station on the south bank of the Pearl River in Guangzhou.
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