Canton Tower Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Canton Tower. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Guided Cycle Tour of Guangzhou

• Reputable Private Guangzhou Tour Guide Service by Xaq

• Private Guangzhou Full-Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights

• Guangzhou Pearl River Night Cruise and Canton Tower Private Tour

• Guangzhou Tour Guide and Car Service with Flexible Itinerary

There are a range of ticket packages for Canton Tower activities. Entry to two covered observation decks costs ¥150, or ¥228 if you add the lower outdoor platform. Other ticket options add in the horizontal Ferris wheel, a glass-floored corridor, the highest outdoor platform, and the Sky Ride vertical drop experience.

Yes, the Canton Tower is worth visiting. It's Guangzhou's signature sight and the different viewing platforms offer spectacular vistas across the river and the city. Plus, thrill-seekers can enjoy the Sky Ride vertical drop experience and a horizontal Ferris wheel (also known as "the bubble tram") set 1,493 feet (455 meters) above the city. While it's easy to visit independently, joining a tour that takes in other city attractions—and has a guide to point them out to you from the viewing platforms—can make for an enriching experience.

Per one customer who booked the Private Guangzhou Full-Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights, "Leeann was wonderful! We loved her! She had great ideas but also tailored the tour to our family! We saw some of the historic parts of the city but also a lot of the new architecture. She made all of the travel details so easy for us and was always helpful in the weeks ahead of time to help plan. Guangzhou was amazing but Leeann was a big part of that. Everyone in my family really enjoyed her and the day!"

Canton Tower in Guangzhou is used for TV broadcasting and is a multipurpose observation tower with rides, restaurants, and more inside and outside. It was built for the 2010 Asian Games when its rainbow light display was first revealed. It’s currently the second-highest tower in China.

As one of Guangzhou’s most popular attractions, it is easy to get to and not difficult to explore. Purchase tickets online since it gets crowded. Get there by ferry, bus, or the metro. Ride the Skydrop, take a spin on the Bubble Tram, or have a meal in one of its restaurants.

Several tours head to or pass by the Canton Tower. Book a Guangzhou city tour, either private or with a group. Or, book a Pearl River night cruise, where you see the city sites and Canton Tower lit up in rainbow lights. Add on a dim-sum dinner for a complete night out.

Head to the Canton Tower at dusk to watch the city transform as the evening lights turn on. View Guangzhou from the observation deck or the Bubble Tram, and make sure your cameras are charged. The tower is open all year round, from morning until around 10:30pm.

Yes, the Canton Tower is good for kids, as long as they aren’t afraid of heights. There are a few rides and attractions that younger people will appreciate. They can learn about Guangzhou and see Pearl River and the city’s other attractions from a perspective many don’t have the chance to see.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Canton Tower. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Guangzhou:

• Chen Clan Academy

• Pearl River

• Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall

• Shamian Island

• Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Guangzhou.