China: Moment Of Iconic Canton Tower Struck By Lightning Captured

On August 29, 2024, in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, a striking moment was captured during a stormy night. Under a slightly purple-tinted sky, a single bright lightning bolt suddenly struck, hitting the top of the iconic Canton Tower perfectly.   The scene was both awe-inspiring and dramatic, with the lightning illuminating the dark sky as it connected with the tower, known as ""Xiao Man Yao"" (Slim Waist).   Interestingly, Canton Tower is designed to function as a lightning rod, making the event a natural occurrence despite its spectacular appearance.

Canton Tower in Guangzhou

Canton Tower in Guangzhou

SHENZHEN, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2019 - View of Canton Tower in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China, December 27, 2019.

Canton Tower in Guangzhou

Canton Tower in Guangzhou

SHENZHEN, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2019 - View of Canton Tower in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China, December 27, 2019.

Canton Tower in Guangzhou

Canton Tower in Guangzhou

SHENZHEN, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2019 - View of Canton Tower in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China, December 27, 2019.

Canton Tower in Guangzhou

Canton Tower in Guangzhou

SHENZHEN, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2019 - View of Canton Tower in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China, December 27, 2019.

Canton Tower in Guangzhou

Canton Tower in Guangzhou

SHENZHEN, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2019 - View of Canton Tower in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China, December 27, 2019.

Canton Tower in Guangzhou

Canton Tower in Guangzhou

SHENZHEN, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2019 - View of Canton Tower in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China, December 27, 2019.

Canton Tower in Guangzhou

Canton Tower in Guangzhou

SHENZHEN, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2019 - View of Canton Tower in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China, December 27, 2019.

Canton Tower in Guangzhou

Canton Tower in Guangzhou

SHENZHEN, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2019 - View of Canton Tower in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China, December 27, 2019.

Canton Tower in Guangzhou

Canton Tower in Guangzhou

SHENZHEN, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2019 - View of Canton Tower in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China, December 27, 2019.

Canton Tower in Guangzhou

Canton Tower in Guangzhou

SHENZHEN, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2019 - View of Canton Tower in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China, December 27, 2019.

Canton Tower in Guangzhou

Canton Tower in Guangzhou

SHENZHEN, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2019 - View of Canton Tower in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China, December 27, 2019.

Canton Tower in Guangzhou

Canton Tower in Guangzhou

SHENZHEN, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2019 - View of Canton Tower in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China, December 27, 2019.

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

Canton Tower in Guangzhou

Canton Tower in Guangzhou

GUANGZHOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - (FILE) Photo taken on Feb 16, 2024 shows the illuminated Canton Tower on both sides of the Pearl River in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China.

Canton Tower in Guangzhou

Canton Tower in Guangzhou

GUANGZHOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - (FILE) Photo taken on Feb 16, 2024 shows the illuminated Canton Tower on both sides of the Pearl River in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China.

Canton Tower Light Show in Guangzhou

Canton Tower Light Show in Guangzhou

GUANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 - A night view of the landmark Canton Tower light show in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China, Sept 29, 2018. Guangzhou Tower is the first tower in China and the fourth tallest tower in the world, with a total height of 600 meters.

Canton Tower Light Show in Guangzhou

Canton Tower Light Show in Guangzhou

GUANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 - A night view of the landmark Canton Tower light show in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China, Sept 29, 2018. Guangzhou Tower is the first tower in China and the fourth tallest tower in the world, with a total height of 600 meters.

Canton Tower Light Show in Guangzhou

Canton Tower Light Show in Guangzhou

GUANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 - A night view of the landmark Canton Tower light show in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China, Sept 29, 2018. Guangzhou Tower is the first tower in China and the fourth tallest tower in the world, with a total height of 600 meters.

Canton Tower Light Show in Guangzhou

Canton Tower Light Show in Guangzhou

GUANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 - A view of the landmark Canton Tower in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China, Sept 29, 2018. Guangzhou Tower is the first tower in China and the fourth tallest tower in the world, with a total height of 600 meters.

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-CULTURE (CN)

(230616) -- GUANGZHOU, June 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy sunset inside a ferris wheel at Canton Tower in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Aug. 7, 2022. Guangzhou has a history of more than 2,000 years. The city has been a place of cultural integration between Chinese and foreign cultures since ancient times. It has manifested the openness and inclusiveness involved with Chinese culture. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-CHINA NEWS

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists ride a ferris wheel at the top of the Canton Tower, a landmark in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Aug. 7, 2022. Tourist attractions that blend modernity with history are gaining popularity among visitors to Guangzhou, one of the top summer travel destinations in China. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

Closing ceremony of Asian Games

Closing ceremony of Asian Games

GUANGZHOU, China - Fireworks explode around Guangzhou Tower as the closing ceremony of the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, commences on Nov. 27, 2010.

Opening ceremony of Asian Games in China

Opening ceremony of Asian Games in China

GUANGZHOU, China - Fireworks go off from Guangzhou Tower as the Asian Games begin in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 12, 2010.

Asian Games in China's Guangzhou

Asian Games in China's Guangzhou

GUANGZHOU, China - Fireworks go off around Guangzhou Tower near the venue of the Asian Games' opening ceremony in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 12, 2010.

Asian Games in China's Guangzhou

Asian Games in China's Guangzhou

GUANGZHOU, China - Fireworks go off around the Guangzhou Tower at the Asian Games' opening ceremony in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 12, 2010.

Asian Games in China's Guangzhou

Asian Games in China's Guangzhou

GUANGZHOU, China - Fireworks go off around the Guangzhou Tower at the Asian Games' opening ceremony in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 12, 2010.

Asian Games in China's Guangzhou

Asian Games in China's Guangzhou

GUANGZHOU, China - Fireworks go off around the Guangzhou Tower at the Asian Games' opening ceremony in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 12, 2010.

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CHINA-PAN-PEARL RIVER DELTA REGION-SCENERY (CN)

(221004) -- GUANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken at the top of the Canton Tower, a landmark in Guangzhou, on Aug. 7, 2022 shows the Pearl River running through downtown of Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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CHINA-PAN-PEARL RIVER DELTA REGION-SCENERY (CN)

(221004) -- GUANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken at the top of the Canton Tower, a landmark in Guangzhou, on Aug. 7, 2022 shows the Pearl River running through downtown of Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-TOURISM (CN)

(220808) -- GUANGZHOU, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit a lookout deck at the top of the Canton Tower, a landmark in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Aug. 7, 2022. Tourist attractions that blend modernity with history are gaining popularity among visitors to Guangzhou, one of the top summer travel destinations in China. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-TOURISM (CN)

(220808) -- GUANGZHOU, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit a lookout deck at the top of the Canton Tower, a landmark in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Aug. 7, 2022. Tourist attractions that blend modernity with history are gaining popularity among visitors to Guangzhou, one of the top summer travel destinations in China. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-TOURISM (CN)

(220808) -- GUANGZHOU, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists ride a ferris wheel at the top of the Canton Tower, a landmark in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Aug. 7, 2022. Tourist attractions that blend modernity with history are gaining popularity among visitors to Guangzhou, one of the top summer travel destinations in China. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)