Haixinsha Island
Venue of the opening ceremony of the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games: the sail-shaped grandstand and fountain array on this river island keep the Asian Games memory alive; now a public park and major events venue that often hosts light festivals, concerts and fireworks shows
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 09:00-21:00
- Ticket
- Free
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Venue of the opening ceremony of the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games: the sail-shaped grandstand and fountain array on this river island keep the Asian Games memory alive; now rebuilt into a public park and major events venue, it regularly hosts light festivals, concerts and fireworks shows; looking across at Canton Tower and the Zhujiang New Town skyline, its "heart of the Pearl River" location is superb, making it the most open riverside viewing platform.
Getting there: APM, Haixinsha Station
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