A thrilling adventure in the clouds - exploring the "Slender Waist" of Guangzhou Tower

[RedHeart] Standing on the 600-meter-high Cloud Plank Road, I suddenly received a text message on my phone: "Welcome to Foshan." This ridiculous moment became the most vivid memory footnote of my trip to Guangzhou Tower. [RedHeart] Climbing the tower at 4 pm is the smartest choice. When the high-speed elevator climbed at a speed of 5 meters per second and my eardrums swelled slightly, I suddenly understood what the ancients meant by "rising to the top of the world." In the Baiyun Observation Deck on the 107th floor, the whole city is bathed in the golden setting sun. The Pearl River is like a silver thread stringing together the scattered buildings, and even the CITIC Tower has become a miniature model under your feet. [RedHeart] The real test is the "Sky Walk" on the 109th floor. The moment the safety rope was put on, the gusting river wind swept away all the stubbornness. The suspended walkway is only 80 centimeters wide. Looking through the grid floor, the flow of people on the ground has turned into moving pixels. When I moved to the corner tremblingly, the glass curtain wall suddenly shook - it turned out that the tram coming from the opposite direction was crossing the Liede Bridge. [RedHeart] Dusk is the time for this steel beauty to transform. On the 488-meter observation deck, the afterglow of the setting sun casts a rose gold coating on the glass curtain wall. Just as the shutter sounded, I suddenly found a faint lip print on a piece of glass, and next to it was written in lipstick: "2023.5.20, Mr. Lin proposed successfully." This unexpectedly discovered romantic Easter egg is more touching than any official guide. [RedHeart] As dusk falls, the world's tallest Ferris wheel begins to turn. During the 28 minutes that the crystal ball cabin slowly climbed, I witnessed the most dreamy magic: the sunset first dyed the clouds with orange-pink eyeshadow, then the Pearl River New Town gradually lit up with stars, and finally the entire city turned into a flowing river of stars. When the cabin reached the top, cheers suddenly broke out in the next cabin - someone was kneeling on one knee with a diamond ring in his hand. Tips: The Ximen ticket office has the least people, so please remember to bring your original Chinese ID card. Mobile phones are not allowed on the Cloud Plank Road, but free photo taking service is provided It is recommended to book the 18:00 session for the Ferris wheel on the top of the tower. The average cost per person is 298 yuan, including the sightseeing floor ticket. After getting off the tower, you may want to walk to the tram terminal at the foot of the tower and take the "Pearl River Night View Special Train" to continue your magical journey. [RedHeart] This steel beauty covered in neon lights is a cool technological totem during the day, but becomes a crystal palace suspended in the clouds at night. When the elevator brought me back to the ground, I looked up at the slender waist dancing mechanical ballet in the night sky, and suddenly remembered the secret told by the staff: the antenna on the top of the tower will automatically adjust according to the wind speed every day, and the maximum swing can reach 1.2 meters - it turns out that no matter how rigid the building is, it will sway gently in the wind. 1. Basic information about the Canton Tower "Slim Waist" Address: No. 222, Yuejiang West Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou Opening hours: Observation deck: 9:30-22:30 (last entry 21:30) Entertainment (Ferris wheel, etc.): 10:00-22:30 (may be adjusted on Monday) Recommended tour duration: 2-3 hours (including taking photos and experiencing projects) 2. Transportation Guide subway: Take Line 3/APM Line to [Canton Tower Station] Exit B and walk for 5 minutes Get off at the tram [Guangzhou Tower East Station] (recommended! You can enjoy the night view of the Pearl River along the way) Self-driving: Navigate to "Canton Tower Parking Lot" (parking spaces are limited, public transportation is recommended) 3. Ticket Guide Project Highlights Reference Ticket Price 433m Baiyun Sightseeing Hall 433m Fully transparent suspended corridor overlooking the city ¥150 450m Tower Top Outdoor Observation Deck 450m Open-air Observation Deck, 360° View from ¥228 460m Ferris Wheel 460m The world's tallest horizontal Ferris wheel (20 minutes) Package includes ¥298 488m Observation Deck 488m One of the highest observation decks in the world Package includes ¥398 Speedy Sky (Bungee Jumping Machine) 485 meters high speed descent experience, a must-try for thrill lovers Package includes ¥398 Ticket purchase tips: Purchase tickets on the official WeChat account/Ctrip platform 1 day in advance (there may be queues on site) It is more cost-effective to choose a "sightseeing + entertainment project" package (such as Ferris wheel + observation deck) Night tickets (after 18:00) are slightly cheaper and offer a night view of the Pearl River 4. Must-Play Experience Photography check-in 107/108th floor: panoramic view of the city through the glass curtain wall 450m platform: Photograph the Pearl River and sunset at sunset Tower Base Square: Take a panoramic photo of the Guangzhou Tower from above (wide-angle lens recommended) High altitude entertainment Ferris wheel: romantic night view from the transparent ball cabin Extreme Sky Speed: Experience a 30-meter rapid descent in 1 second VR Cloud Walk: Virtual Reality Overlooking Guangzhou (Suitable for Families) Specialty Dining Xuanji Mediterranean Buffet Restaurant on the 106th floor: 360° revolving restaurant, ¥500+ per person (reservation required) 1F Tower Bar: Highly cost-effective, recommended for afternoon tea with Cantonese dim sum 5. Peripheral linkage gameplay Recommended route: Guangzhou Tower → Haixin Bridge → Haixinsha Asian Games Park → Huacheng Square → Guangdong Provincial Museum → Night Cruise on the Pearl River Haixin Bridge: 10 minutes walk, free reservation to go up the bridge, take photos of Guangzhou Tower and Pearl River Pearl River Night Cruise: Board the boat from Guangzhou Tower Pier (ferry tickets start from ¥78), recommended departures after 19:30 Huachenghui Food: 15 minutes walk, recommended "Tao Tao Ju" morning tea, "Lu Ding Ji" pickled fish 6. Pitfall Avoidance Guide Be careful when buying tickets on rainy or foggy days, as low visibility may affect your viewing experience The wind is strong at the top of the tower, so it is recommended to wear a windproof jacket and girls should avoid wearing short skirts The queue for the Ferris wheel on holidays exceeds 1 hour. You can avoid the peak weekday afternoons. The souvenirs in the tower are more expensive. You can go to the "Guangzhou Tower Souvenir Shop" under the tower to buy the same products at a lower price. Best time to visit: Sunny evening: Climb the tower from 16:00 to 18:00, and get daytime + sunset + night view at one time Special holidays: New Year's Eve/National Day light show (huge flow of people, need to travel in advance)