Gulong Gorge Glass Skywalk Bridge tour from Guangzhou

Cross the glass skywalk 72 meters above the gorge, then walk the Canton Tower grounds

A private tour from Guangzhou to Gulong Gorge features a crossing of the Glass UFO Platform, a suspended skywalk 72 meters high, plus a stop at Canton Tower with a local English-speaking guide and hotel pickup. The tour runs 5 to 8 hours depending on your pace and which option you choose. Admission to the gorge and tower is available as an add-on, and lunch can be arranged.

Step-by-step itinerary

Gulong Glass Bridge and Canton Tower Tour

• Pick up from Guangzhou hotel
• Drive 110 minutes to Gulong Glass Bridge
• Tour guide introduction and safety briefing
• Walk across Gulong Glass Bridge
• Visit other attractions at Gulong Canyon
• Pass by local sights
• Tour guide introduction at Canton Tower
• Walk around Canton Tower and take photos

The experience

The drive from central Guangzhou to Gulong Gorge takes around 110 minutes in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide meets you at your hotel lobby and travels with you the whole way, explaining the area and answering questions in English. Once you arrive at the gorge, the guide walks you through the safety briefing before you step onto the Glass UFO Platform. The structure that holds the record for the longest suspension span of its kind in the world.

After crossing the skywalk and exploring the other attractions within the gorge, you head to Canton Tower in Guangzhou. The guide gives you an introduction to the tower, and you have time to walk around the grounds and take photos. The entire day is built around your comfort: you're not navigating public transport, not hunting for a guide who speaks your language, and not figuring out which sites matter most. The guide handles the route and the pacing.

You can book this tour with transportation only, or add the guide, vehicle and admission tickets together. If you want lunch during the day, you can arrange that at checkout. The tour works for small groups or solo travelers. It's a private booking, so the schedule moves at your pace, not a group's.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in Guangzhou and drop-off.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• English-speaking local guide.
• introduction and safety briefing at Gulong Gorge.
• access to the Glass UFO Platform and other gorge attractions.
• stop at Canton Tower with guide introduction and time to walk the grounds and photograph.

Options for this experience

3 options

Transportation Service OnlyGuide in English, Cantonese or Chinese · 14 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:30Transportation only: Transportation only, with no tour guide and no admission ticket. Pickup is included.

Tour guide, car and ticketsGuide in English, Cantonese or Chinese · 14 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:30Tour guide, car and tickets: Includes private round-trip transportation, basic admission tickets to Gulong Gorge, and a professional English-speaking guide. Vehicle: a 4-seater car, a 7-seater minivan, or a larger bus, depending on the number of participants. Pickup is included.

Tour guide, tickets and city tourGuide in English, Cantonese or Chinese · 14 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:30Tour guide, tickets and city tour: This option covers a half-day trip to Gulong Gorge plus a half-day Guangzhou city tour. Total duration: 10 hours. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day14 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:30

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 to 86 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Cantonese and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 26 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Physically demandingStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Tour guide & car service

Is this one for you?Book the transportation-only option if you want to manage your own entry fees and timing. Choose the full package with guide, vehicle and tickets if you'd rather have admission arranged and a guide explaining what you're seeing at each stop. Lunch can be added if your day needs a meal break built in.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Chinese and Cantonese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far is Gulong Gorge from downtown Guangzhou?

Gulong Gorge is approximately 110 minutes by car from central Guangzhou, where your hotel pickup begins.

What is the Glass UFO Platform and why is it notable?

The Glass UFO Platform is a suspended skywalk that hangs 72 meters above the gorge and holds the record for the longest suspension span of its kind in the world. You cross it as part of the tour after your guide explains the safety procedures.

Does the tour include admission to Gulong Gorge and Canton Tower?

Admission is not included in the transportation-only option, but you can add tickets for both the gorge and Canton Tower when you book the full package with guide and vehicle.

Can I arrange a meal during the tour?

Yes, lunch can be arranged during the tour if you select that option at checkout.