Buy tickets online in advance
Book via Canton Tower official website or third-party platforms. Advanced booking is strongly recommended — slots sell out on weekends and holidays.
Take the metro to Canton Tower Station
Metro Line 3 (Canton Tower Station, Exit B) or APM line (Canton Tower East Gate Station). The station is directly beneath the tower.
Enter via the east gate and go through security
Large bags go through X-ray machines. Tripods require registration. Head to the high-speed elevator on the ground floor.
Ascend to the observation decks
Two observation decks: 83F (around 339m) and 108F (around 454m). The speed elevator reaches 95F in 1分30秒. Step out for 360-degree views of Guangzhou.
- China's 4th tallest observation tower at 604m
- The only rotating restaurant in Guangzhou at 423m
- World's highest Ferris wheel — the 'Bubble Tram' cabins circling the tower
- Spectacular night views of the Pearl River and city skyline
- The 488m outdoor sky deck — highest open-air observation platform in China
✦Visit at dusk (around 18:00-19:00) to catch both daylight and city lights
✦The 'Bubble Tram' (糖葫芦) ride costs extra and has separate ticketing — not included with observation deck entry
✦Bring a light jacket — wind on the open-air deck can be cold even in summer
✦Weekday afternoons are least crowded; avoid Chinese national holidays
✦The Canton Tower lights up with a color show after dark — great for photos from Haizhu Bridge or Canton Tower East Gate park