Huacheng Square

The square is situated on the city axis in Zhujiang New Town, occupies a 56-square-kilometre-large (22 sq mi) area with Haixinsha Island to its south and Huangpu Avenue to its north.

On the surface, it is car and bike free pedestrian area with parks, ponds and fountain, making it a popular destination area for locals and tourists.

Especially in the evening, the view of the Canton Tower and the other buildings in the Zhujiang New Town CBD with all the lights decoration is remarkable.

The square is also a major exhibiting site for the Guangzhou International Light Festival that is held every November since 2011, which in 2015, UNESCO selected the Guangzhou International Light Festival as one of the major cultural events.

In May 2024, it was selected for the first batch of Guangzhou’s permanent protected green space list.