Guangzhou City from Above - Aerial View of China's Southern Metropolis

Guangzhou is a fascinating city located in the Pearl River Delta in Southern China. Over the years, it has grown into a major trading and business hub. While glitzy skyscrapers dominate the skyline, Guangzhou also has a variety of neighborhoods with a more relaxed and traditional atmosphere.

The city is at the heart of the most populous built up metropolitan area in mainland China. Guangzhou’s history is characterized by trade and revolution, and unlike many other areas in China the region was connected with Western countries for many centuries. The Portuguese and British, for instance, used the city as a trading hub as early as the 16th century.

In this cinematic aerial video I explore this vast metropolis with my drone, visiting some of the most iconic places. From the eye-catching Canton Tower (with a height of 604 meters) to the modern business district, from residential neighborhoods to a traditional temple complex. While Guangzhou’s skyline is impressive during the day, it becomes spectacular during the night when many buildings are lit up with neon lights.

Most footage was shot in early 2019, but there are also a few clips from 2016, taken during my first aerial photography project in China.

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Copyright of all footage: Hoffer Media

*** As mentioned, the footage in this video was made in the years before the global pandemic. I am currently not traveling, like most people in the world. ***

Видео Guangzhou City from Above - Aerial View of China's Southern Metropolis канала Stef Hoffer