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Canton Tower

Canton Tower tickets for foreigners

广州塔 — one recommended booking path, with clear steps.

Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Photo: Tim Wu / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Guangzhou · 广州塔

At a glance

Book ahead?
Recommended
Where
Trip.com
When tickets release
Timed slots; book ahead evenings/weekends
Open & closed days
Open daily into night
Price
From US$19.91 on Trip.com (6 Oct 2026); higher decks and rides cost more
Hours
09:30–22:30 (from 7 Oct 2026).
Passport on entry
Yes — bring the same passport used to book.
Recommended path

Trip.com

Trip.com sells Canton Tower tickets in English (from US$19.91 on 6 Oct 2026) and accepts passports.

Book on Trip.com

Last checked 6 Oct 2026 · How we verify

Step-by-step booking guide

  1. 1

    Choose a package

    On Trip.com, compare the packages by deck height and extras such as the Bubble Tram.

  2. 2

    Pick a date and time

    Sunset and evening slots are the most popular — book those ahead at weekends.

  3. 3

    Enter passport details

    Enter your name exactly as it appears in your passport.

  4. 4

    Pay and save the voucher

    Save the QR code or confirmation email offline.

  5. 5

    Go to the tower

    Bring your passport. The tower is open until 22:30.

Key pitfalls

  • There are several ticket packages by height; the Bubble Tram, Ferris wheel and Sky Drop may cost extra.
  • The Ferris wheel and Sky Drop open later on Mondays.

If it doesn’t work

Backup options

Use these only if the recommended path doesn’t work.

KlookAlso sells observation-deck tickets in English.
Ticket office on siteExpect queues in the evening.
What recent travelers report
OTA booking common for secondary-city attractions. reddit.com

FAQ

How much is Canton Tower?

Trip.com tickets started at US$19.91 on 6 Oct 2026. Higher decks and rides cost more.

Source: trip.com

What are the opening hours?

Trip.com lists 09:30–22:30 from 7 October to 31 December.

Source: trip.com

Are the rides open every day?

The Ferris wheel opens at 15:00 on Mondays and the Sky Drop at 12:00 (17:00 on the last Monday of the month); otherwise both run 10:00–22:30.

Source: trip.com

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Sources

  • trip.comTrip.com attraction page (title verified), 6 Oct 2026: price from US$19.91, hours, ride hours · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • klook.comKlook product · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • reddit.comMay 2026 multi-city report (booking patterns) · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • reddit.com2026 traveler OTA usage notes · accessed 6 Oct 2026

Last checked 6 Oct 2026 · How we verify