Canton Tower

Brief Introduction

Location: Haizhu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province

Height: 600 meters (No.1 highest tower in China, No. 2 highest tower in the world after Burj Khalifa Tower)

Floor: 112

Completed in: 2009

Open in: 1st Oct 2010

Canton Tower is the landmark of Guangzhou city, surrounded by famous Pearl River, Zhujiang New Town, Huacheng Square and Haixinsha, covering an area of 115,000 square meters.

Guangzhou has been a port to foreigners and as the origin of Maritime Silk Road, the name was called Canton Tower instead of Guangzhou Tower.

The Canton Tower has five function areas and multiple entertain facilities.

1. Revolving Restaurant(423m)

Revolving restaurant located on 106 floors with hight 423 meters. The Xuanji Mediterranean Cafeteria is the highest revolving restaurant with a seating capacity of around 130-150 people, which has created the Guinness World Records. The restaurant is designed for an oval ring in order to enjoy the gorgeous city scenery of Guangzhou from all aspects, which lasts around 1.5 hours for a round moving. Apart from Xuanji Mediterranean Cafeteria, there are Lutes French Revolving Restaurant at 105 floors, Yue Jiao Xuan Chinese Restaurant at 103 floors and Kuai Zi Hui Restaurant.

2. Canton Tower Observation Deck (488m)

The Canton Tower Observation Deck is the highest outdoor observation deck, which has exceeded the 442-meter high observation deck of the Burj Khalifa Tower of Dubai and 447-meter high CN Tower of Canada. Covering an area of 177 square meters with accommodation around 20 persons.

3. Canton Tower Bubble Tram(450m)

Canton Tower Bubble Train, with a height of 450 meters, is the world’s highest Ferris wheel. Unlike other floating wheels but move the wheel around the reclined rail. The Ferris wheel has 16 transparent cabins taking around 20 minutes for a round, where travelers will have a special traveler experience of view the whole Guangzhou city. Every cabin has a diameter of 3.2 meters and can hold 4 to 6 passengers.

4. Canton Tower Spider Walk(168-334.4m)

1000-meter-long spider walk with 166.4-meter-high is the longest and highest sky walking in the world. With 1088 steps surrounded the tower inner side. In general, will take around 1 hour if climbing from the 33nd-floor starting point to the 60th-floor ending point. Have you ever seen the blockbuster “Spider-Man”? Challenge yourself and find out how difficult to be a true hero by climbing along with the cobweb-like steps!

5. Canton Tower Sky Drop(455m)

Canton Tower Sky Drop, with a height of 455 meters, is the highest sky drop project in the world, even higher than 300-meter sky drop at Las Vegas Carnie. There are two mega drop, one for traditional sitting jump and one for exciting free fall jumping, which is the most thrilling project for adventurers. Experience the incredible fast drop from the highest positions, enjoy the different beauty of Guangzhou city, or maybe fright just swallow your mind and body instantly at that time. Thus it was listed as the highest thrill ride on Guinness World Record and the only one who gets fame.

6. Science Hall

The Science Hall, located on the 109 and 110 floors, is the first vibration system control by initiative and passive theories, showing the six environmental protection science and technology system such as vibration control system, rainwater recycling system, wind turbine system, solar wall system, structural health inspection system and super double capsules high-speed elevator. For these functions, the Canton Tower can resist an 8-magnitude earthquake and 12-magnitude typhoons, with designed for using more than 100 years.

The Pearl River, the second largest river in China including the tributaries of the Dongjiang, Xijiang and Beijiang rivers, joins in Guangzhou city which boasts the frequent shipping business and beautiful city landscapes.

The piers for the cruise are Dashatou pier, Tianzi pier and Xidi pier. No matter when you experience the Pearl River cruise, you will enjoy the charming city view under a clear blue sky in the daytime, or enjoy the sparkling city views at night.

Most travelers prefer the night cruise, soak up Guangzhou display of colorful lights as it consistently changes, just like a huge Christmas Tree. On the deck, view the most charming scenic sites such as White Goose Pond, Shamian Island, Oi Kwan Hotel, Sea Pearl Stone, Star Sea Concert, Yongan Hall, Monument of Shakee Massacre, Canton Tower, Haixinsha etc. Cross many beautiful bridges and enjoy the refreshing river breeze, listen to the soothing music, sip cold drinks, and have a seafood barbecue from time to time. The two sides of the pearl river colorful lights deep shallow, bright, glittering, which will create a fantastic travel experience. Don’t forget to take some beautiful photos!

The cruise takes about 70 minutes, the price varies from different ship, floor and time. Some cruises also provide food, drinks and night show, wouldn't it be great to savor a romantic meal with someone you loved and enjoy the most breathtaking landscapes?