Guangzhou Metro · APM Line · Line guide
DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO
A short ride through Zhujiang New Town to Canton Tower.
Highlights include Canton Tower, Guangdong Museum, Huacheng Square, Haixinsha Asian Games Park. Pick one or two according to your interests and opening arrangements, allowing time beyond the station.
One line. Many sides of the city.
The line runs between Canton Tower and Linhexi. Check the train destination and onward connection before setting off; the highlights are not a one-day checklist.
Selected stops · intermediate stations omitted
THE STOPS
Where will you get off?
Follow the line order and choose a neighbourhood, a view or somewhere to slow down.
4 places
01Canton Tower
Make time for a visit at this stop
See the Pearl River and skyline from the tower, or enjoy views of Guangzhou's new central axis from the waterfront below.
Start from Canton Tower and plan the onward walk or connection to the destination entrance. The station itself is not the entrance.
Allow around · About 1–2 hours, according to interest
Haixinsha Asian Games Park
Make time for a visit at this stop
Enjoy Pearl River and Canton Tower views from an island park retaining features of the Asian Games venue.
Start from Haixinsha and plan the onward walk or connection to the destination entrance. The station itself is not the entrance.
Allow around · About 1–2 hours, according to interest
03Guangdong Museum
Make time for a visit at this stop
Explore Guangdong through exhibitions on history, nature and crafts, alongside the cultural venues around Huacheng Square.
Start from Guangzhou Opera House and plan the onward walk or connection to the destination entrance. The station itself is not the entrance.
Allow around · About 1–2 hours, according to interest
Huacheng Square
Make time for a visit at this stop
Walk among lawns and flower beds on the city's central axis, with views of Canton Tower and modern landmarks.
Start from Guangzhou Opera House and plan the onward walk or connection to the destination entrance. The station itself is not the entrance.
Allow around · About 1–2 hours, according to interest
BEFORE YOU GO
A little planning goes a long way.
Check opening and admission
Venues, gardens and events have their own opening and ticket arrangements. Visit durations are editorial estimates, not opening hours or train times; choose only the stops that interest you.
Photo credits
- Canton Tower 20241027.jpg — Tim Wu · CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Guangdong Provincial Museum overview.JPG — 圍棋一級 · CC BY-SA 3.0
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