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List of tallest buildings in Guangzhou

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.

<nowiki>*</nowiki> 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&nbsp;feet).

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.

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