A new elevated sightseeing platform currently under construction in Pazhou, Haizhu district of Guangzhou, joins Canton Tower, Guangzhou International Finance Center (IFC)/West Tower (广州西塔) and Guangzhou East Tower in lighting up the metropolis' skyline.

Rising 134.5 meters above the ground, the elevated walkway will bridge two tower buildings of the Huabang-Kaixuan (华邦-凯旋) project and become the highest walkway in the Guangzhou artificial intelligence and digital economy pilot zone which spans Pazhou, the Higher Education Mega Center and the Yuzhu area in Huangpu district .

With an area of some 1,000 square meters, this elevated platform is projected to become an overhead sightseeing site and the "living room of Pazhou". Through a specially-designed high-speed elevator, visitors will be able to reach the observation skydeck in only 20 seconds, taking in the full view of both banks of the Pearl River and the hustle and bustle in Zhujiang New Town.

Spreading over 145,000 square meters, the Huabang-Kaixuan (华邦-凯旋) project is situated at Guangzhou's new central axis, facing Zhujiang New Town across the river. The two towers, including a 172-meter-high building to serve as Huabang Holding Group's headquarter and a 150-meter-high hotel, are expected to become a brand-new name card of Guangzhou.

More grand projects are underway in the city.

Renovation of Nanyang Electric Appliance Factory(Yuexiu) and its surroundings 198米“越秀之心”

The urban renewal project of areas around the Nanyang Electric Appliance Factory in Yuexiu district is expected to create new landmarks in the district.

Spanning Huanghua Lu, Dongfeng Zhonglu, Donghao Chong and Jinhao Building, the project has planned two office buildings with a height capped at 198 meters, and 5 residential buildings no higher than 120 meters. It has begun soliciting contractors.

Nansha International Trade Center 150米南沙国际贸易中心

The main structure of the 150-meter-tall Nansha International Trade Center, located in Mingzhu Bay (明珠湾), is anticipated to be completed in August, 2022. Once completed, the center is to be equipped with specialized institutions that handle foreign trade affairs, including visa centers, foreign chambers of commerce and service agencies.

Jinsheng Zone, Phase II construction of Yong Qing Fang 永庆坊二期金声片区

The Jinsheng Zone of the Phase II construction of Yong Qing Fang, covering an area of over 3,030 square meters, will be reconstructed into a cinema-centered entertainment venue. It is expected to start service from the third quarter of this year.

New Guangzhou Cultural Center in Lingnan garden style 广州市文化馆新馆

The new Guangzhou Cultural Center is located north of the Haizhu Lake. It is designed to become a miniature of the four famous Cantonese gardens (Yu Yam Ancestral Garden, Qinghui Garden, Ke Garden and Liang Garden) with typical Lingnan architectural style. It will also consist of a number of facilities, including Guangzhou Public Culture Center, Guangzhou Art Center, and gardens themed on Cantonese embroidery and Hakka culture.

The cultural center will be put into operation at the end of this year.

South Square of Canton Tower 广州塔南广场

The South Square of Canton Tower, officially "the Yangcheng Square", is scheduled to wrap up construction this June. Covering an area of 62,000 square meters, the square, with two planned underground floors, is projected to become a commercial complex integrating transportation hub, shopping, tourism, leisure and entertainment.

Guangzhou's 1st cross-river footbridge 跨珠江人行桥

The city's 1st cross-river footbridge, stretching 436 meters between the Ersha Island and Guangzhou International Media Harbour, is expected to be completed in June. It will allow visitors to take in the view of Zhujiang New Town, the Canton Tower and riverside skyscrapers all in one walk across the river and facilitate the development of surrounding areas, including the Party Pier and the Haixinsha Island.

Photos: Guangzhou Daily; Nanfang Plus; WeChat account of "中国广州发布"