Canton Tower ("Slim Waist")
China's tallest tower, opened in 2010, standing 600 m (604 m including the antenna): the slender, twisting hollow steel midsection of the tower gave rise to the "Slim Waist" nickname
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 09:30-22:30
- Ticket
- CNY 150-398 tiered tickets (observation deck / Ferris wheel / Speed Cloud drop ride)
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
China's tallest tower, opened in 2010, standing 600 m (604 m including the antenna): the slender, twisting hollow steel midsection of the tower gave rise to the "Slim Waist" nickname; the 488 m outdoor observation deck is one of the world's highest outdoor viewing platforms, the Ferris wheel straddling the tower at 450 m and the "Jisuyunxiao" (Speed Cloud) drop ride are the thrill options, and the antenna at the top still carries broadcast and TV transmission. Tickets are tiered, CNY 150-398; best enjoyed together with the night light show and a Pearl River night cruise, it is Guangzhou's city icon and a favorite wedding-photo backdrop.
Getting there: Metro Line 3 / APM, Canton Tower Station
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