Guangzhou Yuan

Guangzhou Yuan is located on the banks of the Zhejiang River. This is a high-rise building in the Chinese city of Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, built in 2013. Locals have noticed that upon arrival in Guangzhou, many tourists first go to see the ancient temples, which are filled with the rich history of China. Often many people simply forget that the city has interesting modern cultural buildings.

History of creation

Guangzhou Yuan is a project of Italian architect Joseph di Pasquale. The height of the building is 138 meters, the area is 8500 square meters. The landmark was only 12 meters short of becoming a skyscraper, but this does not prevent it from being an interesting and recognizable monument of modern architecture. But he holds another record - the diameter of the “hole” inside, which is 48 meters.

Despite the modernity of the building, the architectural concept of Guangzhou Yuan is closely intertwined with Chinese mythology and numerology. The shape of the building is connected with Chinese numerology and the sacred meaning of jade discs. Jade was a symbol of high social status and served as an indicator of the moral qualities of the owner. Double jade disks were used during divine services and confirmed the exclusive power of their owners. At one time they were a symbol of the ruling dynasty of this region. When reflected in the river, a figure eight or infinity sign is formed. It is a lucky number in Chinese culture and is believed to bring monetary prosperity and wealth.

Features of Guangzhou-Yuan

The facades of the building are made of glass and metal plates, the side walls consist of rectangular glass inserts. Guangzhou Yuan has 33 floors, with a helipad on the last floor. The central link of the complex is the stock exchange hall, which is located from the 7th to 9th floors, below the central opening.

Almost all floors are occupied by office space, with the exception of the first floor, where there is a large hall, and the sixth floor, which is a multifunctional conference room. The underground parking occupies two floors and accommodates 600 cars. Currently, most of the offices include Guangdong Plastic Exchange and Hong Da Xing Ye Group. The first company specializes in the sale of plastic, and the second organization is a chemical corporation. The building also houses a 7* hotel, and the hotel terrace is located directly in the Guangzhou-Yuan opening. For tourists who are hotel residents, the path is more open, but anyone can go up to the terrace and sit there.

Information for guests

Address: Liwan district, Guangzhou yuan road, 1. The most convenient way to get to Guangzhou Yuan is by taxi, but you can also use the metro. The nearest station is Hedong Station, located 6 kilometers away, but if you are not in a hurry, you can combine the visit with a walk around the city.