Tianhe East Station Greening Square

Tianhe East Station Greening Square

Tianhe East Station Greening Square is located on Guangzhou’s new urban axis, covering an area of 47,000 square meters. Construction began in mid-September 1998, and it was officially completed and put into use on July 1, 1999. The central green space of the square spans 26,000 square meters, with 18,315 square meters planted with Manila grass, including 6,000 square meters featuring iconic patterned plantings, and 1,300 square meters of hedgerows planted with Fujian tea plants. The central lawn is surrounded by 41 flower beds, 24 fence pools, and 24 flower pots, bringing the square’s green coverage rate to 82%. Flower stands designed in the style of the Nanyue King’s Tomb are planted with a variety of Lingnan flowers. The highlight here is the water feature waterfall on the north side of the square, known to locals as the “Guangzhou Huangguoshu.” The waterfall cascades dramatically, resembling a ribbon along the city’s central axis, and has been selected as one of the “New Eight Scenic Spots of Yangcheng.”

To the south of the square lies Guangzhou’s tallest building, CITIC Plaza. The main structure, CITIC Commercial Building, is a Grade A intelligent commercial skyscraper: the entrance lobby of the main tower is exceptionally grand, with a 17.7-meter-high lobby finished with high-quality granite that exudes opulence. In addition to the main tower, there are two artistically symmetrical 38-story auxiliary towers on either side, as well as a 5-story podium (home to Zhongtian Shopping City). From a plan view, the main tower is square-shaped, the 5-story Zhongtian Shopping City podium is semi-circular, and the two auxiliary towers resemble the outstretched left and right arms of a character from a TV drama.