Industrial and one of the historical centers of China, as well as the capital of Guangdong Province, is the city of Guangzhou. Attractions: a TV tower, an orchid garden, an art museum and much more can be seen in it, but the main one, which attracts tourists from all over the world, is considered to be the famous TV tower. It rises on the banks of the Pearl River and is the second tallest after the tower located in Tokyo. Why does it attract guests from all over the world so much?
The story of the appearance of the slender beauty of Guangzhou
After the city of Guangzhou won the right to host a sports forum called "Asian Games" in 2010, China and its government quickly decided to give the industrial metropolis a more attractive look. A plan was developed to build a business district near the Pearl River. The main building in it was to be the Guangzhou TV Tower. Its construction began in 2005, and ARUP was the contractor.
The Supermodel project itself, as it is also commonly called, was created by the brilliant architects Mark Hemel and Barbara Kuit from Holland, who won the international competition,held in 2004. The Guangzhou TV Tower has such a sophisticated and graceful appearance, as the designers decided that it should stand out among all the bulky and large-scale objects with its femininity with smooth curves, and this will become one of its highlights.
Features of the construction of an unusual structure
Guangzhou TV Tower is one of the tallest structures in the world at 610m. Until that moment, until the Sky Tree was built in Tokyo, she ranked first in the ranking of skyscrapers. The tower consists of two parts. The height of the first is 449 m. It has the shape of a hyperboloid. The second part of the structure is the spire. Its height is 160 m.
The structure, which weighs 50,000 tons, was based on pipes made of strong and flexible steel of large sizes. Thanks to this, the TV tower is able to withstand the most powerful earthquakes over 8 points. On September 29, 2010, construction was completed, and the Guangzhou TV Tower, a symbol of the modern city, appeared in all its glory.
She turned out to be very slender, as intended by the architects, and somewhat reminiscent of a female figure. This structure even has a waist that is at the level of the 66th floor, its diameter is about 30 m. At night, it is lit by economical LEDs. The tower transmits radio and TV signals and can receive about 10,000 tourists a day.
What interesting things can be found inside the building?
Guangzhou TV Tower has six high speed elevators inside,thanks to which staff and visitors rise to the very top in just a minute and a half. There are four observation platforms located at different levels of the building: 33 m, 116 m, 168 m and 449 m, which can be accessed by purchasing a ticket of the corresponding category.
At the very top of Guangzhou's sights is the tallest and most unique Ferris wheel of its kind, which consists of 16 spherical booths. They ride around the roof along its outer edge, and each cabin can fit 5-6 people. Everyone who rides this "ferris wheel" is guaranteed to get fantastic emotions and remember this attraction for many years to come.
But most of all, the panorama that you can see if you climb to the topmost block is breathtaking. Everyone who dares to conquer this height has a beautiful view of the modern metropolis and the Pearl River from a bird's eye view. In daylight, this panorama has one view, but if you wait and linger until sunset, you can see how the huge city of Guangzhou shimmers with different colors and lights. Photos will certainly turn out wonderful.
What else strikes the TV tower
Outside the building there is a spiral staircase starting from 180 m. And this is an unforgettable experience! But elevators also have their advantage, due to the fact that they have transparent doors, visitors have the opportunity to see the wholeTV tower structure inside.
Guangzhou TV Tower can provide entertainment for everyone and every taste. In addition to its exhibition spaces, it has restaurants that rotate and are located at an altitude of 418 m and 428 m, 4D cinemas, game rooms, underground parking and a shopping mall.
Best photo spot
The Guangzhou TV Tower has a glass booth protruding beyond the circumference of the building at a height of about 400 m, the photos from it are simply amazing. You have to stand in line for half an hour to get in, but it's worth it.
You can also use the services of the staff of the Guangzhou Tower, a photo taken as a keepsake, they themselves will print and give out in a beautiful frame. In general, the pictures will be excellent from any observation deck of this famous TV tower, the main thing is that the weather is good and the fog does not interfere.
Interesting facts about Guangzhou Main TV Tower
Everyone knows that this modern building is especially beautiful at night due to the many lights that glow and sparkle in a unique way. But on top of all this, it turns out that the people of Guangzhou City can tell the day of the week by what color the TV tower is today, since every day has its own color.
It is possible to see various animations on the building, with the help of the fact that a certain light source is configured and in turn controlled by an individual mode. The illumination of the TV tower changes along its entire height. From it shine three lamps emitting a laserone kilometer long, which are aimed at the Zhongxin Building and the Zhujiang New City Tower Brothers.
Another interesting fact is that the patent for the hyperboloid structure in which the TV tower was made was registered back in 1899, and such a structure was erected only in the 21st century. Its owner was the Russian engineer Shukhov V. G., whose buildings made with this design can be seen around the world.
Guangzhou landmark has an interesting nickname - Xiao Man's Waist, which literally means "thin waist". This name was given to the TV tower because of its feminine design, and Xiao Man is a famous geisha who has been known since the Tang Dynasty. She became famous thanks to her figure and the thinnest waist.
What is there to do outside the TV tower?
Surrounded by a site that is presented in the same architectural style and is ideal for relaxing and hiking. Not far from the entrance of the TV tower there is an attraction with an optical illusion, where you can get interesting photos, there is even a special podium for this, focused on the one who takes pictures. With the help of all this, the optimal effect of the entire idea of the photographer is achieved. If you visit the TV tower on New Year's holidays, you can see a golden Christmas tree located near it.
From the Pearl River waterfront, home to the China TV tower, Guangzhou opens up in all its glory as a modern and beautiful metropolis ready for the nextchanges for the better. There you can also find a sign that shows what objects are located on the other side.
In general, the Guangzhou TV tower is surrounded by a very prestigious and elite residential complex.
General impression of the TV tower
The building itself is so designed and organized that when you get there, you feel that some fantastic action is being filmed, or even transported into the distant future.
Of course, two attractions will leave an indescribable impression: Bubble Tram and Sky Drop. Where else can you hang in a chair at such a height and with such an amazing view? And when the chairs of this attraction go down, one gets the feeling that a person is flying in free flight and then smoothly stops at the very bottom.
And, of course, the impression that is created from what you see from the highest observation deck is unforgettable. From here, the entire huge city of Guangzhou is visible at a glance.
Entrance and passage to the TV tower
Guangzhou landmark opens its doors to visitors at 10 am and closes at 10 pm.
To visit the lower level, which includes 32 floors, and its observation deck is at a height of 33 m, you need to pay 50 yuan. To visit the middle level with platforms at a height of 166 m and 168 m and floors from 32 to 67, you need to pay 100 yuan. If you want to reach the highest level and a height of 450 meters, you need to pay 150 yuan, for pensioners and students - 120 yuan. Entry fee and admission fee for allkinds of attractions will be 488 yuan.
If you want to get to Guangzhou TV Tower by public transport, you need to use the subway and get off at Chigang Station, which is on line 3.
If you use a taxi, you can get stuck in traffic jams for a long time, since, for example, such a trip from the airport takes about an hour.
Given this fact, it is better to choose public transport. And don't worry about getting lost, the tower can be seen very well from almost anywhere in the city.
Definitely at least once in your life you need to visit China (Guangzhou). Photos with unforgettable views taken there will always remind you of this interesting trip.
