Canton tower, Guangzhou – The Slim Waist

Located on the 106th floor of Canton Tower at 423 meters, the “Twilight Mediterranean Buffet” holds the Guinness World Record as the highest revolving restaurant in a building. With seating for 130 to 150 guests, it offers a complete rotation every 100 minutes, perfectly timed to align with the dining experience. This ensures that all diners can enjoy panoramic views of Guangzhou. The tower also features four distinct dining options, including the 106/F Mediterranean Buffet, the 105/F Lutus French Rotating Restaurant, the 103/F Yue Jiao Xuan Chinese Restaurant, and the Chopsticks Society on the -1/F floor.

Known as “Skywalk 488,” this outdoor observation platform at 488 meters is the highest outdoor observation deck in the world, surpassing notable platforms such as the Burj Khalifa’s 442-meter deck and the CN Tower’s 447-meter “SkyPod.” Opened in 2013 and covering 177 square meters, it allows up to 20 visitors at a time to marvel at the breathtaking views of Guangzhou from this incredible height.

Perched between 450 and 454 meters, the Canton Tower Ferris Wheel is the highest in the world. Unlike traditional vertical Ferris wheels, this one runs along a slanted track, providing unique views of the city as it rotates. The ride lasts about 20 minutes, offering passengers a 360-degree perspective of Guangzhou. The wheel consists of 16 transparent cabins, each measuring 3.2 meters in diameter, accommodating up to six people per cabin.

The Spider Walk at Canton Tower, located between 168 meters and 334.4 meters, is the highest and longest outdoor spiral staircase in the world. With 1,088 steps wrapping around the tower’s core, the walk spans 1,000 meters and covers a vertical distance of 166.4 meters. Each level has sections of transparent glass flooring, offering a thrilling view beneath. Starting on the 33rd floor and ending on the 62nd, most people complete the climb in 40 to 60 minutes, with the fastest climbers managing it in just 25 minutes.

The “Sky Drop” at Canton Tower is the highest vertical drop experience in the world, located between 455 and 485 meters on the tower’s antenna mast. It surpasses the previous highest ride, the Stratosphere Jump in Las Vegas, by 150 meters. There are two sets of drop seats offering both a seated jump and a standing free-fall simulation. In just over a second, riders experience a 30-meter plummet while taking in breathtaking views of Guangzhou. The Guinness World Records recognizes this ride as the “World’s Highest Thrill Ride,” and Canton Tower is the first and only holder of this title.

The Science and Technology Exhibition Hall on the 109th and 110th floors showcases cutting-edge innovations, including the world’s first mixed active-passive vibration control system. The hall introduces six advanced environmental technologies used in the tower, such as the vibration control system, rainwater recycling system, wind power generation system, solar energy system, structural health monitoring system, and the super high-speed double-decker elevators. Visitors can explore the eco-friendly features that make Canton Tower a marvel of modern engineering.

The XR Experience Pavilion at Canton Tower, located in the East Plaza, is a newly launched 5G+XR attraction. Inside the pavilion, visitors can sit on a multi-dimensional motion platform simulator and wear 4K high-definition VR glasses to embark on thrilling journeys, such as exploring outer space on a space ship or diving deep into the ocean. Outside the pavilion, ultra-high-definition display screens allow visitors to interact with AR experiences like lion dances or prehistoric dinosaurs by simply waving their hands, offering a fun, free interactive photo opportunity.

The TaxiWay Flight Center, located on the first floor of the Canton Tower’s Huilixuan Mall, features two Boeing-authorized 737NG simulators equipped with professional flight simulation training systems. The self-developed Boeing 737 Level 4 simulators are certified by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) under CCAR-60 regulations, allowing guests to experience realistic flight training and control.

Canton Tower’s Alpha Exploration Park features three major adventure-based attractions: the Skywalk, Windbreaker Challenge, and Alpha Exploration. These attractions are designed for adventure, team-building, and educational purposes. Inspired by similar international landmarks like the CN Tower, Burj Khalifa, and Sydney Harbour Bridge, these activities can now be enjoyed up close at Canton Tower. During the grand opening on January 22, the Windbreaker Challenge and Alpha Exploration were opened to the public for the first time. The Windbreaker Challenge, located between the 33rd and 58th floors, is one of the park’s most exciting and challenging experiences.