So we got out and came face to face with this behemoth - the Canton Tower. The camera had to be tilted so that we could capture its full height from up close.
We knew we were in for something special when we saw the first flashes of luminiscence emanating from the Tower in the dimming light. But more on that later.
I had actually come to see up-close in real life the venue for the Asian Games Opening Ceremony. As those of you who have already seen the ceremony on TV would know, the arena was built on an island in only one year. Even from a distance, it looked imposing.
Notice the miniature landmarks on the float and the flag fluttering in the background?
From there, we decided to walk back to the hotel and passed by the International Finance Centre. Almost as tall as the Tower, no less imposing and impressive in the night sky.
But the real treat was to come later in the evening when we viewed the Tower and the Opening Ceremony arena from afar.
I don't think my pictures were well-taken enough to show how breath-taking a site it was, which is much the pity.
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