Zhujiang New Town
Guangdong · China
Modern buildings
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Zhujiang New Town
Welcome to Zhujiang New Town, the dazzling nexus of Guangzhou's modernization and its premiere Central Business District. As we stand here, we are at the epicenter of a Tier 1 global city, a hub of finance, culture, and high-tech…
Listen in the app2Huacheng Square — The Green Heart
We begin our exploration at Huacheng Square, the largest public square in the city and a symbol of Guangzhou's twenty-first-century ambition. This massive space is beautifully landscaped with gardens, fountains, and reflecting…
Listen in the app3Guangzhou Library — The Open Book of Knowledge
To our east stands the Guangzhou Library, an architectural marvel that resembles an open book or a stack of leaning volumes. Designed by the Japanese firm Nikken Sekkei, the building features a unique textured facade made of…
Listen in the app4Guangzhou Opera House — The Twin Pebbles
Directly opposite the library lies the Guangzhou Opera House, perhaps the most famous architectural landmark in the district. Designed by the late Zaha Hadid, the building is famously described as 'two pebbles washed away by the…
Listen in the app5The Twin Towers — Guardians of the Sky
Look up to see the Twin Towers that define the Guangzhou skyline: the International Finance Center (IFC) and the Chow Tai Fook (CTF) Finance Center. The IFC, known as the West Tower, is a slender, elegant structure with a curved…
Listen in the app6The Automated People Mover (APM) and Urban Transit
To understand the efficiency of Zhujiang New Town, we must look below the surface at the Automated People Mover, or APM line. This is a unique, driverless underground transit system specifically designed to serve the dense core…
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As we walk toward the southwestern edge of the district, we encounter a high-security zone that marks the diplomatic heart of Guangzhou: the United States Consulate General. This facility is a sprawling complex of modern…
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As we conclude our tour of Zhujiang New Town, let us take a final look at the skyline from the banks of the Pearl River. This district is a breathtaking testament to what can be achieved through visionary urban planning and…
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What is Zhujiang New Town?
Zhujiang New Town is a place in Guangdong · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Guangdong · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 23.1204, 113.3180 |
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