List of tallest buildings in Guangzhou explained

This list of tallest buildings in Guangzhou lists skyscrapers in Guangzhou, China by height. Guangzhou, the capital and largest city of Guangdong, China's most populous province, has 188 buildings with a height of above 150 metres, the fifth highest in the world. Despite this, it is bested by neighbouring Shenzhen, which has over 370 buildings above that height. Guangzhou has 11 supertalls, buildings measuring over 300 metres in height, the fourth-highest in the world after Dubai, Shenzhen, and New York City. Guangzhou and Shenzhen are part of the Pearl River Delta, the most populous urban agglomeration in the world, and one of the regions where skyscrapers are most concentrated.

The tallest building in Guangzhou is currently Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre, which stands 530m (1,740feet) tall. It is also the third-tallest building in China and the seventh-tallest in the world. Though generally not considered as a building, standing 600m (2,000feet) tall, Canton Tower is tallest structure in Guangzhou.

History

The first skyscraper to be constructed in Guangzhou was the Guangdong International Building in 1990, at a height of 200 metres. At the time of its completion, it was the tallest building in China. Since then, Guangzhou has built skyscrapers at a frequent rate. As with many major Chinese cities, the 2010s saw an increased rate of construction in skyscrapers and supertall buildings.

The island of Pazhou has seen increased vertical development in recent years.

Tallest buildings

This lists ranks Guangzhou skyscrapers that stand at least 150 m (492 feet) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. Existing structures are included for ranking purposes based on present height. The Chinese name of each building is given in Traditional Chinese.

Tallest under construction, approved, and proposed

Under construction

This lists buildings that are under construction in Guangzhou and are planned to rise at least 150 m (492 feet). Buildings that have already been topped out are also included.

NameHeight*
m / feet
FloorsYear*Notes
Guangdong Business Center375.5 / 1,232602024[1]
Baolixian Village Old Reform Project Main350 / 1,148702026
Poly 335 Financial Center Tower 1335.2 / 1,100642024[2]
Guangjian Financial Center333 / 1,09302027[3]
Jiulong Lake Knowledge Tower330 / 1,083532025[4]
Junchao Plaza320 / 1,050672024[5]
Guangzhou International Cultural Center320 / 1,050542024[6]
China Fortune Land Center300 / 9840[7]
MINISO Headquarters288 / 94302023[8]
Wechat HQ207 / 67939 2023 [9]
Shangdong Hanyu Yayuan Apartments198 / 650522017Estimated Completion in 2017.[10]
Matsunichi Tower195 / 64045[11]
Poly Pazhou C1198 / 648402017Estimated Completion in 2017.[12]
Zhongshui Plaza173 / 56846On hold[13]
Tianhui Plaza C1188 / 617552017Estimated Completion in 2017.[14]
The Riviera A6181 / 595532014Estimated Completion in 2014.[15]
The Riviera A2178 / 584522014Estimated Completion in 2014.[16]
The Riviera A3178 / 584522014Estimated Completion in 2014.[17]
The Riviera A4-A5178 / 584522014Estimated Completion in 2014.[18]

* Table entries without text indicate that information regarding building heights, floor counts, and/or dates of completion has not yet been released.

Approved

This lists buildings that are approved or undergoing site preparation for construction in Guangzhou and are planned to rise at least 150 m (492 feet).

NameHeight*
m / feet
FloorsYear*Notes
International Innovation Center488 / 1601104
The Trump International Hotel and Tower390 / 127975N/A
Liede West Area Redevelopment270 / 88660[19]

Timeline of tallest buildings

The following is a list of buildings that in the past held, or currently holds the title of the tallest building in Guangzhou.[20] This list excludes such historic pagodas like the Flower Pagoda or Zhenhai Tower.

NamePictureFloorsHeight
m
YearReference(s)
Nanfang Building121922[21] [22]
Aiqun Hotel15641937[23] [24]
Guangzhou Hotel271968[25]
Baiyun Hotel341171976[26]
Guangdong International Building632001990[27]
CITIC Plaza803911996
Guangzhou International Finance Center1034392010
37462 (595 if measured to tip)2010
Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre1115302016

See also

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Guangdong Business Center. 2022-01-10. CTBUH.
  2. Web site: Poly 335 Financial Center Tower 1. 2022-01-10. CTBUH.
  3. Web site: Guangjian Financial Center. 2022-08-10. CTBUH.
  4. Web site: Poly 335 Financial Center Tower 1. 2022-08-10. CTBUH.
  5. Web site: Junchao Plaza. 2022-08-10. CTBUH.
  6. Web site: Guangzhou International Cultural Center. 2022-01-10. CTBUH.
  7. Web site: china-fortune-land-center/42175 China Fortune Land Center. 2022-08-10. CTBUH.
  8. Web site: MINISO Headquarters. 2022-08-10. CTBUH.
  9. Web site: Wechat Headquarters. CTBUH.
  10. Web site: Shangdong Hanyu Yayuan Apartments. 2012-10-17. CTBUH.
  11. Web site: Matsunichi Tower. 2011-04-18. CTBUH.
  12. Web site: Poly Pazhou C1. 2012-10-17. CTBUH.
  13. Web site: Zhongshui Plaza. https://archive.today/20130409023155/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=zhongshuiplaza-guangzhou-china. dead. April 9, 2013. 2008-01-03. Emporis.com.
  14. Web site: Tianhui Plaza C1. 2013-04-24. CTBUH.
  15. Web site: Tianhui Plaza A6. 2013-04-24. CTBUH.
  16. Web site: Tianhui Plaza A4-A5. 2013-04-24. CTBUH.
  17. Web site: Tianhui Plaza A3. 2013-04-24. CTBUH.
  18. Web site: Tianhui Plaza A2. 2013-04-24. CTBUH.
  19. Web site: Liede West Area Redevelopment. 2012-07-12. SouFun News.
  20. Web site: 广州最高建筑一览 广州历史上最高楼组图盘点.
  21. Web site: 广州古迹-南方大厦(最早的"摩天大楼").
  22. Web site: 广州南方大厦的今与昔 . 2017-01-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170628082524/http://gz.ifeng.com/special/bhqh/ziliao/detail_2015_11/26/4599445_0.shtml . 2017-06-28 . dead .
  23. Web site: 恢弘的爱群大厦 定格流动的历史.
  24. Web site: 爱群大厦 . 2017-01-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170116155329/http://www.guangzhou.gov.cn/node_691/node_609/2005-12/113351700381578.shtml . 2017-01-16 . dead .
  25. Web site: 广州宾馆.
  26. Web site: Baiyun Hotel.
  27. Web site: Guangdong International Building.