Guangdong TV Tower, Television tower in Haizhu District, Guangzhou, China.
Guangdong TV Tower stands 604 meters tall with a twisted form created by rotating ellipses that generate a hyperboloid shape with a notably narrow section in the middle. The structure contains multiple observation levels, dining venues, and exhibition areas distributed throughout its height.
The tower opened on September 30, 2010, and briefly held the record as the world's tallest structure of its type before being surpassed shortly after. Its completion coincided with the Asian Games, marking the city's emergence as a major international center.
The tower has become a symbol of Guangzhou's transformation into a modern metropolis and serves as a gathering point for both locals and visitors exploring the city. It represents how contemporary design marks the identity of the Pearl River region.
The best time to visit is early morning or early evening when visibility is clearest and lighting is ideal for photographs. Multiple routes through the tower cater to different preferences, from elevators to staircases for more active visitors, with observation decks at various heights offering different perspectives.
The structure features a 180-meter open-air walkway where visitors traverse the exterior while viewing the Pearl River and cityscape below. This outdoor experience creates an unusual sense of exposure and freedom that differs greatly from typical indoor observation decks.
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