01Nature Escape
Baiyun Mountain
白云山
All Ages
Admission
¥5/person for scenic area; additional ¥5 for Moxing Ridge (摩星岭)
Typical Visit
2-6 hours depending on route chosen
Quick Facts
Ticket
¥150–¥400 depending on height and attractions included
Hours
09:30–22:30 (last entry 22:00)
Duration
2-3 hours
Metro
Line 3 or APM to Canton Tower Station, Exit A or B
Best Time
Year-round; best around 16:00–18:00 to catch sunset and night lights
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Buy tickets online in advance
Purchase via the official WeChat mini-program or travel platforms. Online tickets are typically cheaper than walk-up. The 460m Ferris Wheel Package (¥300) offers the best value — includes 433m and 450m access plus the Ferris Wheel.
→Book at least 1 day ahead for weekend or holiday visits
2
Arrive at Canton Tower Station
Take Metro Line 3 or the automated APM line to Canton Tower Station (广州塔站), Exit A or B. The station is directly connected to the tower — follow signs for the east gate entrance.
→APM line is driverless — sit at the front for unobstructed views
3
Ride the High-Speed Elevator
The high-speed elevator reaches the observation floors in about 90 seconds. The ride itself is an experience — watch the floor numbers climb on the display as you ascend above the city.
→Ears may pop due to rapid altitude change
4
Experience the Sky Walk or Ferris Wheel
At 450m, walk the outdoor Sky Walk (云端漫步) — a glass-floored walkway circling the tower. Alternatively, board the world's highest horizontal Ferris Wheel (摩天轮) at 460m for panoramic views in climate-controlled cabins.
→The 488m outdoor observation deck (separate ticket) offers the highest open-air view in China
5
Enjoy sunset and city lights
The best time is 16:00–18:00 — watch daylight fade and Guangzhou light up below. Bring a light jacket; wind on the open decks is strong even in summer. Food inside the tower is expensive — budget accordingly.
→Weekend and holiday queues for the Ferris Wheel can exceed 1 hour — arrive early
Highlights
- World's highest horizontal Ferris Wheel at 460m — glass cabins with unobstructed 360° city views
- 450m Sky Walk (云端漫步) — glass-floor walkway circling the tower, sunset and night views included
- 488m outdoor observation deck — China's highest open-air platform
- Best value ticket: 460m Ferris Wheel Package (¥300) — includes 433m, 450m, and the wheel
- Free photo spots below the tower: Ersha Island Park, Haixin Bridge, Haixinsha Park
Insider Tips
✦Arrive at 16:00 to catch both golden hour and the night light show from the tower
✦High-altitude wind is strong on open decks — bring a light jacket even in summer
✦Tower restaurants are overpriced — bring snacks and water (passes security checks)
✦Weekends and holidays: queues for attractions can exceed 1 hour — consider weekday visits
✦Free photo spots: Ersha Island Park (全身 shot), Haizhu Bridge south side (tower + river reflection), Haixinsha Park (tower + river frame)
✦ 赤岗塔地铁站: hidden free spot with clean full-tower shot, fewer crowds
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