Tower Shadow Building

Tower Shadow Building

The Tower Shadow Building is a protected cultural heritage site of Guangzhou.

The original owner of this building was Chen Shaobai, a close friend and fellow revolutionary of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. After meeting Sun Yat-sen in 1890, Chen Shaobai devoted himself to the revolutionary cause alongside him. In 1895, he co-founded the Xingzhonghui (Revive China Society) in Hong Kong with Sun Yat-sen and helped plan the Guangzhou Uprising. In 1921, he was appointed as an advisor to Sun Yat-sen, who had been inaugurated as the Extraordinary President of the Republic of China. This building served as Chen Shaobai’s residence, and in the 1920s, Dr. Sun Yat-sen once stayed on the second floor. In recent years, during the planning of the Pearl River landscape project, the question of whether to retain the Tower Shadow Building sparked debate. Some argued that the “Guangzhou Bund” should be wide and open, suggesting that even if the building were not demolished, it should be relocated. However, after careful consideration, the relevant authorities decided to preserve the building in its original location, renovate it, and repurpose it as a riverside viewing tower open to the public. I believe this distinctive “Tower Shadow Building,” standing beautifully along the Pearl River, will become another great destination for both domestic and international visitors to enjoy panoramic views, leisure activities, and patriotic education.

Address: No. 36 Yanjiang West Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou

Type: Bar/Club & Historical Building

Recommended Visit Duration: About 1 hour

Phone: 020-81014378

Opening Hours:

5:00 PM – 2:00 AM (next day)

Ticket Information:

Free admission.

Further Reading:

· Eighth Batch of Guangzhou Municipal Cultural Heritage Protection Units