hkskyline's 2015 Weekend Excursion to Guangzhou

hkskyline · #1 Posted **Oct 30, 2015, 4:41 PM**

I have been to China way too many times this year. But with decent smog-free skies, summer in Guangzhou is one of my regular traditions. I'll let the photos speak for themselves.

For more, visit my website : http://www.globalphotos.org/guangzhou.htm

Dr Awesomesauce · #2 Posted **Oct 31, 2015, 2:51 AM**

^I like it. Especially those leafy side streets.

fflint · #3 Posted **Oct 31, 2015, 6:28 AM**

Yeah, the hutongs are fascinating.

hkskyline · #4 Posted **Dec 18, 2015, 6:04 AM**

This part of Tianhe is Guangzhou's new city centre, with many tall skyscrapers and a huge city park in between.

urbanroo · #5 Posted **Dec 20, 2015, 5:38 AM**

A city I've always wanted to visit. Is it possible to still see the old opium warehouses, or have they long been destroyed?

Nightsky · #6 Posted **Dec 23, 2015, 3:10 PM**

Great pics! I really liked Guangzhou, I was there in March. I wished I had more time and that the weather was like this. The supertall seems almost finished know.

hkskyline · #7 Posted **Dec 28, 2015, 1:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by urbanroo

A city I've always wanted to visit. Is it possible to still see the old opium warehouses, or have they long been destroyed?

I don't think they are around anymore. Taikoo has some warehouses from after the Opium War era though.

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Originally Posted by Nightsky

Great pics! I really liked Guangzhou, I was there in March. I wished I had more time and that the weather was like this. The supertall seems almost finished know.

You came last spring, right? The weather along the southern coast is usually very foggy at that time of year. I prefer the slender more stylish of IFC over the boxy and boring CTF though.

mrnyc · #8 Posted **Dec 28, 2015, 8:45 PM**

very interesting to see. looks like they are handling their chinese urban boom well.

bobdreamz · #9 Posted **Dec 28, 2015, 11:22 PM**

Fantastic pics!
What is the name of the tall tower on the right?

Austinlee · #10 Posted **Dec 29, 2015, 12:37 AM**

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Originally Posted by bobdreamz

This is also my favorite picture. Looks like a fascinating and massive city.

Nightsky · #11 Posted **Dec 30, 2015, 10:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by hkskyline

I don't think they are around anymore. Taikoo has some warehouses from after the Opium War era though.

You came last spring, right? The weather along the southern coast is usually very foggy at that time of year. I prefer the slender more stylish of IFC over the boxy and boring CTF though.

Was there in March. It's a shame because Chinese cities have so many impressive buildings but nothing looked really impressive when hidden about grey fog and pollution. I was told it was too humid to go in summer so I thought spring was the best time. Originally I planned to go in November the year before but it was postponed.
Yes agree about IFC!

hkskyline · #12 Posted **May 7, 2016, 8:57 AM**

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Originally Posted by bobdreamz

Fantastic pics!
What is the name of the tall tower on the right?

CTF Finance Centre - the irony is there isn't much of a banking industry here as the stock markets are in Shenzhen and Shanghai.

hkskyline · #13 Posted **May 13, 2016, 12:36 PM**

The Four Seasons is the highest hotel in the city. Taking up the top section of Guangzhou IFC between the 74-98th floors, the views here are worth staying for a drink. The central atrium reminds me of Jinmao in Shanghai, but with more rugged shaping.

Stop for a drink and enjoy the views.

More on my website : http://www.globalphotos.org/guangzhou.htm

ColDayMan · #14 Posted **May 13, 2016, 8:20 PM**

Great stuff!

boden · #15 Posted **May 16, 2016, 8:12 PM**

Awesome post of a huge city.

MolsonExport · #16 Posted **May 17, 2016, 4:07 PM**

fantastic. I am back in China next month (Shanghai, Wuxi, Suzhou, and Nanjing)

volguus zildrohar · #17 Posted **Jul 13, 2016, 8:21 PM**

The city is screaming modernity alright.