This rendering shows the T3 Terminal of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou.

Construction of the T3 Terminal of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport have been largely completed recently. The terminal is expected to be put into use by the end of 2025.

Upon completion and operation, the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport will have an annual passenger capacity of 120 million and a cargo and mail throughput capacity of 3.8 million tonnes.

Let's step inside and have a look at the stunning architectural beauty of Terminal 3.

Echoes of Ridges

The terminal's skylight roof mirrors the gentle roll of distant peaks, weaving the natural landscape into its architectural form.

The terminal's skylight roof mirrors the gentle roll of distant peaks.

Panoramic Sky Terrace

A public observation deck located at the highest point of the terminal will offer visitors sweeping views of the airfield and close-up sightseeing of aircraft movements. It is set to become a popular urban checkpoint.

A public observation deck located at the highest point of the terminal will offer visitors sweeping views.

Flowers Bloom, Ears Abound

Inspired by a floral theme, the T3 Terminal incorporates roof sunshades shaped like ears of rice and check-in islands designed as blooming kapok flowers, embodying the poetic concept of “flowers in full bloom and grains in abundance.”

Roof sunshades in the shape of rice ears and check islands in the shape of kapok blossoms are pictured at the T3 Terminal.

Bathed in Natural Light

The international departure zone is crowned with a skylight roof, flooding the interior with the warmth and brilliance of the southern sun.

The skylight roof of the international departure area of the T3 Terminal.

Source: Guangzhou Daily, Baiyun Media Convergence Center
Photo: Xinhua, Baiyun Media Convergence Center
English Author & Editor: Wen Junhua