Guangzhou International Financial Center

Located in the heart of Guangzhou`s business district, the International Finance Centre (IFC) is not just a skyscraper but a comprehensive complex combining business, shopping, and entertainment. With its futuristic design and impressive height, it has become one of the city`s landmarks and a symbol of China`s financial power.

Key Facts About Guangzhou IFC   
- Height: 440 meters (103 floors) – the 5th tallest skyscraper in China and 18th in the world.   
- Construction period: 2005–2010 (opened in 2010).   
- Architects: WilkinsonEyre (UK) – designers of London`s famous "Gherkin" building.   
- Unique feature: Octagonal shape with diagonal beams for enhanced wind resistance.

Location & How to Get There   
- Address: Zhujiang Avenue West, Tianhe District.   
- Metro: Line 3 or 5, Zhujiang New Town Station (Exit B1).

What`s Interesting for Tourists in Guangzhou IFC?

1. Four Seasons Hotel Observation Area (70th–100th floors)   
- Located in Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou (one of the world`s highest hotels).   
- Bar 99 on the 99th floor – perfect for cocktails with a city view.

2. Luxury Restaurants   
- Yu Yue Heen (1 Michelin Star) – exquisite Cantonese cuisine.   
- Catch – trendy seafood restaurant with panoramic windows.   
- The Loft – lounge bar with live music.

3. IFC Mall Shopping Center   
- Over 300 boutiques (Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada etc).   
- PALACE IFC Cinema with VIP theaters.

4. Office & Business Center   
- Headquarters of HSBC, Standard Chartered, Bank of China.

What’s Nearby?   
- Canton Tower – 600-meter tower, one of Guangzhou’s symbols.   
- Huacheng Square Park – green area with fountains and skyscraper views.   
- Guangzhou Opera House – futuristic building shaped like two pebbles.   
- CTF Finance Centre (530 m) – another giant in the business district.

Travel Tips   
✔ Best time to visit – evening when the lights turn on.   
✔ Don’t miss Bar 99 on the 99th floor – the view is worth it!   
✔ For budget dining, check out IFC Mall’s food court with local cuisine.

Guangzhou IFC is more than just a business center – it’s where you can feel the pulse of modern China. A must-visit in Guangzhou