Canton Tower – Guangzhou – China
Canton Tower, formerly known as Guangzhou TV & Sightseeing Tower, is an observation tower near Chigang Pagoda, Haizhu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. The tower is the tallest tower in the world, replaced the CN Tower at 553 m in Canada, which previous held the title for 34 years. Also the tallest structure in China (preceded by SWFC) and East Asia, the Canton Tower is the fifth tallest structure and the second freestanding structure in the world (after Burj Khalifa). Guangdong Province or Guangzhou City also spelled “Canton”, the source of tower’s name.
Height
Antenna or spire: 600 m (1,968.5 ft)
Roof: 454 m (1,489.5 ft)
Technical details
Floor count: 108 (excl. 2 below ground)
Floor area: 114,054 m2 (1,227,700 sq ft)
Elevators: 6
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