Haixinsha (literally 'Sea-Heart Sand') is a small island in the middle of the Pearl River, transformed in 2010 from an industrial site into the open-air venue for the Asian Games' opening and closing ceremonies. The leftover stages, water features, and Olympic-style cauldron remain in place, now serving as a free public park. The view is the entire reason to come: directly across the river, Canton Tower's lattice spire and the entire Zhujiang New Town skyline (IFC Tower, CTF Tower, Opera House) line the south bank. Best at sunset, when both Tower and skyline light up. The nightly 'Two Banks One River' LED light show (19:30-21:30) runs on the building façades; mid-river is the optimal viewpoint, but Haixinsha is the best free land-based seat. The Footbridge to the south bank (Haixinsha Bridge) crosses to Canton Tower in 8 minutes — many visitors do Canton Tower observation + Haixinsha sunset photo as a combo. Free, 24/7. Closest Metro: Linhe Xilu (Line 3, Exit C) or Zhujiang New Town (Line 3/5, Exit B1).
Address
Haixinsha Island, Tianhe District, Guangzhou
天河区海心沙
Highlights
- Canton Tower Front-Row ViewBest free photo angle — bring camera with night-mode for after-dark shots
- Asian Games CauldronOriginal 2010 Asian Games torch and venue stages remain in place
- Two Banks One River Light ShowNightly LED show on skyline towers; Haixinsha is the prime land-based viewpoint
- Haixinsha Footbridge8-min walk across to Canton Tower south bank — great for combining both POIs
- Free + 24/7No entry fee, no hours — perfect for a quick sunset stop
For foreign visitors
- English service: partial english
- Cards accepted: cash_only
- Booking / entry: not needed
- Best time: Golden hour (60 min before sunset) for tower photos + lights
- Wi-Fi: none
- Transit access: metro direct
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What travelers say (5 reviews)
SkylineCollector·TripAdvisor·5/5
Best free view of Canton Tower in Guangzhou. Asian Games venue, now a public park. Bring your camera — sunset is unbeatable.
2026-04-09
海心沙日落·Xiaohongshu·5/5
广州塔最佳拍照地,免费!黄昏时分对岸塔灯亮起,每晚都有'一江两岸'灯光秀。
2026-03-04
Alex P.·Google Maps·5/5
Combine with Canton Tower across the river. Pedestrian bridge connects them in 8 min walk — do tower sunset + Haixinsha night photos.
2026-04-26
Yu C.·Ctrip·4/5
2010亚运会开闭幕场地,免费开放。带相机一定要来,晚上19:30看灯光秀。
2026-02-21
NightPhotog·YouTube·5/5
Filmed my Guangzhou night-city series from here. The 'Two Banks One River' LED show is straight out of Blade Runner.
2026-03-30
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