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Guangzhou Tower Xiaomanyao is undoubtedly the most popular and sought after popular check-in place for tourists to Guangzhou. Whether you are climbing the tower to overlook the beauty of the city, or taking a cruise ship to enjoy the night on both sides of the Pearl River, it is the coolest way to open Xiao Man Waist.

This season, accompanied by the hymn of National Day, we surrounded the Guangzhou Tower, boarded the red boat, listened to Cantonese opera, tasted Cantonese food, traveled to the Pearl River, and played around 360 degrees!

trip route

Day 1: Metro Guangzhou Tower Station--Ticket Office--Tower Hall--107th Floor--108th Floor--112th Floor--Ferris Wheel--Tasting Restaurant---Guangzhou Tower Fortune Terminal

Day 2: Haixinsha East Pier--Pearl River Red Boat--"Good Moon and Flowers" performance--"Boat Talk" performance

Practical package

Jiangta Joint Tour

Chenggang Company integrates the tourism resources of Guangzhou Tower and Pearl River Tour and launches a "Jiangta Joint Tour" photo package. Tourists can experience the unique charm of Guangzhou's two major business cards at a more favorable price.

Pearl River night tour

Chenggang Company's Pearl River night tour route passes through Guangzhou Tower-Pearl River Golden Waters. Tourists board the boat and look back on the past. The historical picture of Guangzhou's thousand-year-old commercial capital is slowly unfolding. Ancient and modern anecdotes from the golden years can be told, allowing you to experience the spirit and charm of Guangzhou's national central city and thousand-year-old commercial capital.

Pearl River Red Boat and "Boat Theory" performance

The Pearl River Red Boat integrates "Boat Talk" performing arts and night tours of the Pearl River. It is the most distinctive mobile theater in the Pearl River. Tourists board the red boat and travel through a century to see Miss Xiguan and Hua Dan of Cantonese opera all appear. They can deeply appreciate the charm of Cantonese in ancient and modern times, and experience a persistent and inspiring drama life and the cultural feast of traditional Cantonese opera with "full moon and flowers".

modes of transportation

Guangzhou Tower Fortune Wharf

Address: Pearl River bank, northeast of Guangzhou Tower, No. 222 Yuejiang West Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou City

Traffic Guidelines:

1. Take Metro Line 3/APM Line to Guangzhou Tower Station, exit at the Guangzhou Tower Scenic Spot Exit, and then walk there.

2. Take the tram to Guangzhou Tower East Station, get off the bus and reach Guangzhou Tower Fortune Terminal.

Haixinsha East District Pier (boat says? Haixinsha Pier)

Address: Haixinsha East Area Wharf, Linjiang Avenue, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City

Traffic Guidelines:

1. Exit Haixinsha Station on Metro APM Line, and then walk to Haixinsha East Pier.

2. Take bus lines 293, 499, and 886 to "Haixinsha Park Station", enter Haixinsha Asian Games Park, and then walk to Haixinsha East Pier.

about the author

Rain God Hades: Landscape photographer, time-lapse photographer, travel expert, and freelance writer. Running around all year round just to find the most beautiful moments! The online name was originally Hades (meaning Hades, the King of Hades). Because it rained everywhere he went for many years, he was named the Rain God.

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warm reminder

1. You can reach Guangzhou Tower Station by taking Metro Line 3/APM Line, and the escalator in the station can go directly to the West Ticket Office and Xideng Tower Exit; it takes a 3-minute walk from Guangzhou Tower to Guangzhou Tower Fortune Pier, and from Guangzhou Tower to Haixinsha Pier. You can take the subway APM line from Guangzhou Tower and reach Haixinsha Station for one stop. It is not far away from the station;

2. There is a limit on the instantaneous number of tourists climbing the tower by Xiaomanyao. During peak periods, traffic restrictions will be imposed. During the day, the number of tourists climbing the tower in the scenic spot is small. The browsing and visit are more leisurely and the experience is better. There are too many tourists to the lighthouse at night. It is recommended that you try your best. Choose to climb the tower during the day;

3. Guangzhou Tower Climb and surrounding cruise ship projects require real-name ID card certification. Remember to bring your ID card with you before traveling. Security inspections are required when boarding the tower and boarding the ship. All backpacks must pass through the security inspection device one by one. Don't carry drones when boarding the tower, remember;

4. From the tower to the top of the tower, the elevator can reach the 107th and 108th floors, but this is not the highest floor of Xiaomanyao. You can change elevators on these two floors to continue climbing, and you can climb the terrace on the 112th floor;

5. The Jiangta Tour Couple ticket includes the Baiyun and Xingkong tourist halls. If you want to climb to the top and take the Ferris Wheel, you need to make up a replacement ticket in the tower. The replacement ticket fee is 180 yuan for the Ferris Wheel;

6. The opening of the Ferris wheel on the top-level platform is greatly affected by the weather, and operations may be suspended in strong winds, fog, heavy rains, typhoons and other weather conditions;

7. The Red Boat has multiple flights every day. Not every flight of the Red Boat has a performance of "Boat Talk". Tourists who want to watch "Boat Talk" need to pay attention to the number of boats performed;

8. There are no fixed seats in the red boat. After boarding the boat, you can just follow the arrangements of the staff; because there are many mechanical equipment on the boat, no drinks are provided and can be purchased at the terminal beverage shop;

9. The city and port tourist boats all go back and forth to the same terminal. They board and disembark at the same terminal. There are toilets in the Jinjing cruise ship and the Red Boat, and there are also public toilets next to the ticket office of the terminal;

10、 When participating in a cruise ship on the Pearl River at night, you need to pay attention to the specific boarding docks. There are many docks along the river, so don't delay the boarding time just because you go to the wrong dock.

starting

You will never be able to get rid of the curse of small waist when you come to Guangzhou! Overlooking, night view, river sightseeing, climbing towers and overlooking, there are many ways to play. If you don't understand the terrain and order, you can circle this guy several circles! Climb the tower during the day and experience the Ferris wheel more than 400 meters above the top of the tower. In the evening, go down to the dock under the tower and enjoy the night along the river. This way, you can check in the most beautiful angle of your waist once and for all!

Guangzhou tower

Guangzhou's rail transit is very developed, and during holidays, road traffic around the Guangzhou Tower is often very congested, so subway travel is the best choice. You can take Metro Line 3/APM Line to Guangzhou Tower Station, and the escalator in the station leads directly to the West Ticket Office.

After purchasing the ticket, you can enter the Guangzhou Tower Hall through security check. Taking the elevator spanned more than 400 meters from the bottom of the tower to the top of the tower, but it only took two or three minutes. Because the elevator moves up and down very quickly, during this process, tourists will feel the change in ear pressure just like when flying, and it will be relieved by swallowing at this time.

The 107th and 108th floors are the main viewing floors of Guangzhou Tower. The sightseeing angles on the two floors are similar. The 107th floor is decorated with bright blue skies and white clouds, and the 108th floor is decorated with the dark sky as the background. Therefore, these two floors are also vividly called the White Cloud Sightseeing Hall and the Star Sightseeing Hall.

Guangzhou Tower Ferris Wheel

The height of the 108 floors is 433 meters high, but this is not the highest floor of the tower. Transfer elevators and we continue to climb new heights! The 112th floor is the highest point of the tower body, and the 450-meter-high cloud amusement area is here. Of course, there is also a higher photography viewing platform on the antenna at the top of the 488-meter tower. If you are a photography enthusiast, you can consider boarding it and experiencing it.

The cloud amusement area has the world's tallest Ferris wheel. It is somewhat different from the common Ferris wheel and consists of 16 "crystal" sightseeing ball cabins. Each sightseeing capsule can accommodate up to 6 people at a time, and it takes about 20 minutes to circle around. The entire crystal car has excellent views, allowing tourists to enjoy the scenery of Guangzhou from all angles. The central axis of the city meets the Pearl River at the foot, and together with countless high-rise buildings, it stretches to the end of your eyes. Although I am very excited to face such a spectacular scenery, my feet are actually a little shaking! After all, I am afraid of heights!

Shangdian restaurant

If you get off the Guangzhou Tower and it's still early to go to the night tour, you can go to the Guangzhou Tower to enjoy some snacks and afternoon tea, or taste delicious Cantonese food. This is not the first time I have come here to enjoy it. All kinds of delicious Cantonese cuisine and tempting snacks are the most lingering flavors here. It is really addictive when you eat it!

Guangzhou Tower Fortune Wharf

After getting off the Guangzhou Tower, exit the tower from the east exit, and go straight for tens of meters to the east ticket office. Turn left at the East Ticket Office and you will find the Guangzhou Tower Fortune Pier.

Every holiday, the Guangzhou Tower becomes a sea of tourists. Especially at night, wanting to get close to Xiao Manyao is even more difficult than climbing to the sky! From a different angle, come to Guangzhou Tower Fortune Terminal, board the cruise ship Jinjing, avoid the crowded passenger flow under the tower, wander the Pearl River, view the night along the river bank, and admire the small waist from a different angle. The journey will be easier, more comfortable and more amazing.

Jinjing cruise ship

On the dock, you can see many cruise ships traveling between the river. During this time period, the Jinjing cruise ship docked at the dock. The Jinjing is divided into three floors. The first and second floors are in the inner cabin, which allows for a large number of people. It is more suitable for the elderly and children to sit on these two floors, and these two floors are also most suitable for rainy and rainy weather. The third floor is an outdoor open deck with high height and good view. Tourists who like to take photos must choose this floor.

As night fell, the lights on both sides of the Pearl River gradually lit up. Xiao Manyao, who was standing next to the dock, finally changed into a white coat and changed into a glazed dress.

As the lights of Xiaomanzuo turned on, the cruise ship slowly started to move. When sailing, the stairs leading to the third floor have the best viewing angle on the ship. At this moment, the most suitable time is to stand here and take a photo with Xiao Manyao.

The cruise ship travels back and forth on the river for about an hour. During this time, you can see the night on both sides of the strait. Not only does it have the dazzling brilliance of its small waist, but there are also many high-rise buildings with bright lights. Taking a cruise ship, you can easily have an overview of the river scenery without walking or laboring. It can be said to be the most comfortable way to travel.

Pearl River red Boat

When I was touring the Pearl River on the Jinjing, I heard that among the cruise ships in Guangzhou, there was a cruise ship called the Pearl River Red Boat that was very unique. Not only does the ship's hull have a unique shape, but the plays performed on the ship are even more wonderful. It can be said that if you don't board the red boat, you will come to the Pearl River in vain. It was better to hit the sun than to choose the day. I came to Haixinsha Wharf the next evening to see the charm of this Pearl River red boat.

It is only one stop away from Guangzhou Tower to Haixinsha by subway APM line. The shape of the red boat cleverly incorporates Lingnan's dramatic cultural elements and draws on the decorative style of local classic buildings. Viewed from a distance, it looks like a Lingnan building standing on the Pearl River.

"The full moon and the flowers are good"

Every night, the first shift of the Red Boat performs the traditional Cantonese opera "The Full Moon and the Flowers", and the second shift performs the drama "Boat Talk". Tourists who like traditional Cantonese performances can choose this boat for "Good Moon and Flowers".

After boarding the ship, there is an audience seat in the cabin. There is no ranking number for the seats, so everyone can sit freely. The second floor of this cruise ship is also open to tourists, and everyone can also climb the second floor and watch the opera.

As the red boat started, performances also began on the stage. The Cantonese opera "The Moon and the Flowers" revolves around Liu Sheng, the ancient Lingnan champion. Liu Sheng studied hard for ten years and was about to go to Beijing to take the exam. When he left, Xiuzuo couldn't part with his wife, who had not yet been married. Her wife gave him peace of mind to go for the exam and hoped that he would return from his success. After that, Liu Sheng was the champion of high school, and the emperor greatly appreciated him and wanted to grant him a marriage as the son-in-law. However, Liu Zhu refused to marry him and told his family that he had made an in-laws and made an oath. The emperor, mindful of his high talents and righteousness, gave him a wind crown and a cape, and allowed him to return to his hometown in luxuriant clothes and be ordered to get married.

Calligraphy and painting auction

The performance of "Good Moon and Flowers" lasts about 20 minutes, and the boat journey lasts 70 minutes. After the performance of "Good Moon Flowers", there will be calligraphy performances by famous artists splashing ink and auctions of calligraphy and painting works on the cruise ship. Interested tourists can participate. If you want to see the night, you can move to the port windows of the cabin, or go to the observation platforms located at the bow and stern to enjoy the night on both sides of the strait.

"Boat Talk"

After ending the journey of the red boat "Good Moon and Flowers", I waited for a moment on the dock. The second red boat that night, that is, the flight containing the drama of "Boat Talk", began to check in and board the boat.

After checking in, tourists can board the red boat from different entrances. Entering the ship, you will find that the 52-meter-long red boat has been divided into four sections, each section is not connected. As the boat started, different scenes and different actors performed simultaneously in different partitioned boat halls. It was not until the tourists followed the rhythm of the performance and climbed to the second floor that the partitions in the boat automatically opened, connecting the entire boat's cabins into a huge stage! At this time, all the performances in the small halls also merged into one big drama, a shocking "Boat Talk"!

It is highly recommended to board the ship from the entrance at the bow when boarding, because the moment the theater is connected, climbing the auditorium on the second floor standing on the side of the bow will automatically move forward and backward according to the performance content. The audience does not have to move, but can constantly change the viewing angle. This is the first time I have experienced an automatically moving auditorium on such a large scale. Especially when passing above the actors, the experience is extremely shocking.

"Boat Talk" tells the story of a hundred years ago, the Guangzhou Red Boat Theater Troupe, Liang Jianqiu (Brother Qiu), a civil and military student who was famous throughout the province and port. He loved theater as much as his life and devoted his entire life to Cantonese opera.

The performance lasted for 45 minutes and integrated diverse art forms such as opera, drama, dance, music, and acrobatics. Under the guidance of the storyteller, Miss Xiguan, Xiaosheng Qiuge, Cantonese opera Huaqi, and Red Boat disciples all appeared on the Pearl River Red Boat. Tourists will travel back a hundred years ago to experience the dramatic life of Cantonese opera actors in the Red Boat Theater Troupe a hundred years ago.

There are many high-tech hidden in the simple red boat. The whole performance broke the traditional concept of space on the stage. As the performance progressed, the audience constantly changed the viewing angle. The gorgeous lights and shocking sound effects allowed the audience to continuously close the distance between the stage and the story. The immersive performance experience makes time flow quickly.

In the final chapter of the performance, the Red Boat once again demonstrated its Transformer-like skills, instantly transforming the stage and seats, transforming the interior space of the Red Boat into a Cantonese opera theater. When the wonderful "Boat Talk" came to an end, tourists who were still not satisfied were still immersed in the beautiful story and the shock of the performance.

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Looking at the gorgeous night outside the ship, the shock brought by "Boat Talk" could not calm down for a long time.

In the past two nights, as the cruise ship enjoyed the bright lights of Guangzhou and the beautiful night sky on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, it was fascinated by the emphasis of Cantonese opera and the blue clothes fluttering on the sleeves. A touch of Pearl River water and a red boat show gave this relaxing journey the deepest impression.

Beautiful flowers and a full moon, beautiful scenery on a beautiful day, just in the night sky of the Pearl River, make a freeze for the journey.