This list of tallest buildings in Guangzhou ranks skyscrapers in Guangzhou, China by height. Guangzhou is the capital and largest city of Guangdong, China's most populous province, with a population of over 18.6 million. As part of the Pearl River Delta, the most populous urban agglomeration in the world, Guangzhou is one of the cities with the highest number of skyscrapers and high-rises.
Guangzhou's first skyscrapers were built in the 1990s, and the rate of skyscraper construction increased in the 2000s. Since the 2010s, the rate of skyscraper construction has increased significantly. As of 2025, Guangzhou has 204 buildings with a height of above 150 metres, the fifth highest in the world according to the Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Despite this, it is bested by neighbouring Shenzhen, which has over 443 buildings above that height. The Pearl River Delta as a whole is one of the regions where skyscrapers are most concentrated. A significant portion of Guangzhou's skyscrapers including the tallest building in the city, Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre, are concentrated in Zhujiang New Town.
Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre, which stands at , has been the tallest building in the city since 2016. It is the third-tallest building in China and the eighth-tallest in the world. Though not considered as a building, the Canton Tower is tallest structure in Guangzhou, standing at tall.
Guangzhou currently has 11 supertall skyscrapers, buildings measuring over 300 metres in height, the fourth-highest in the world after Dubai, Shenzhen, and New York City. A further six are under construction, bringing the total number of supertall buildings to 17 when all are complete.
History The first skyscraper to be constructed in Guangzhou was the Guangdong International Building in 1990, at a height of 200 metres. At the time of its completion, it was the tallest building in China. Since then, Guangzhou has built skyscrapers at a frequent rate. As with many major Chinese cities, the 2010s saw an increased rate of construction in skyscrapers and supertall buildings.
The island of Pazhou has seen increased vertical development in recent years.
Tallest buildings This list ranks Guangzhou skyscrapers that stand at least 150 m (492 feet) tall, based on standard height measurement. It includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. Existing structures are included for ranking purposes based on present height. The Chinese name of each building is given in Traditional Chinese.
Tallest under construction or proposed
Under construction This lists buildings that are under construction in Guangzhou and are planned to rise at least 150 m (492 feet). Buildings that have already been topped out are also included.
NameHeight*m / feetFloorsYear* Notes Guangdong Business Center 375.5 / 1,23260 2024 Baolixian Village Old Reform Project Main 350 / 1,14870 2026 Poly 335 Financial Center Tower 1 335.2 / 1,10064 2024 Guangjian Financial Center 333 / 1,0930 2027 Jiulong Lake Knowledge Tower 330 / 1,08353 2025 Junchao Plaza 320 / 1,05067 2024 Guangzhou International Cultural Center54 2024 China Fortune Land Center 300 / 9840 MINISO Headquarters 288 / 9430 2023 Wechat HQ 207 / 67939 2023 Shangdong Hanyu Yayuan Apartments 198 / 65052 2017 Estimated Completion in 2017. Matsunichi Tower 195 / 64045 Poly Pazhou C1 198 / 64840 2017 Estimated Completion in 2017. Zhongshui Plaza 173 / 56846 On hold Tianhui Plaza C1 188 / 61755 2017 Estimated Completion in 2017. The Riviera A6 181 / 59553 2014 Estimated Completion in 2014. The Riviera A2 178 / 58452 2014 Estimated Completion in 2014. The Riviera A352 2014 Estimated Completion in 2014. The Riviera A4-A552 2014 Estimated Completion in 2014.
* Table entries without text indicate that information regarding building heights, floor counts, and/or dates of completion has not yet been released.
Approved This lists buildings that are approved or undergoing site preparation for construction in Guangzhou and are planned to rise at least 150 m (492 feet).
NameHeight*m / feetFloorsYear* Notes International Innovation Center 488 / 1601104 The Trump International Hotel and Tower 390 / 127975 N/A Liede West Area Redevelopment 270 / 88660
Timeline of tallest buildings The following is a list of buildings that in the past held, or currently holds the title of the tallest building in Guangzhou. This list excludes such historic pagodas like the Flower Pagoda or Zhenhai Tower.
NamePictureFloorsHeightmYearReference(s)Nanfang Building121922Aiqun Hotel15641937Guangzhou Hotel271968Baiyun Hotel341171976Guangdong International Building632001990 CITIC Plaza803911996Guangzhou International Finance Center1034392010 Canton Tower 37462 (595 if measured to tip)Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre1115302016
See also List of tallest buildings in China
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External links Diagram of Guangzhou skyscrapers on SkyscraperPage