On December 21st, the 2025 Guangzhou Auto Parade kicked off at the Canton Tower, creating a citywide celebration through the deep integration of automobiles and cultural tourism and showcasing Guangzhou's dual appeal as both "City of Automobile" and "City of Culture." A parade fleet of over 50 vehicles, including intelligent connected vehicles, new energy vehicles, and classic models, traveled along the Pearl River, passing by urban landmarks such as the Canton Tower and the Memorial Museum of Generalissimo Sun Yat-sen's Mansion. Immersive performances along the route added to a visual and auditory spectacle blending technology with culture for residents and visitors.

The 17-kilometer parade route started from the Canton Tower and wound along the Pearl River where modern city skylines met cultural scenery. Intelligent autonomous vehicles shared the stage with vintage cars, offering a vivid illustration of the evolution of Guangzhou's automotive industry and the city's harmonious coexistence of past and present. At the opening ceremony, warm-up performances including song and dance, drum displays and lion dances set the tone, while throughout the parade, performers integrated elements such as singing, dancing, lion dances and robot interactions, drawing enthusiastic crowds along the way.

The parade featured four major formations, each with its own highlights. The Smart Driving Formation brought together eight autonomous vehicles from companies including Pony.ai, with its flagship float featuring interactive robots capturing attention. The Innovation and Transformation Formation displayed 20 intelligent connected new energy vehicles from local and leading domestic automakers such as GAC and Xpeng, highlighting China's strength in the electrification and intelligent transformation of its automotive industry. The Classic Heritage Formation, comprising 12 classic models, carried cultural memories of Guangzhou's transformation from "manufacturing" into "intelligent manufacturing". Meanwhile, the Co-Creation Formation featured 11 distinctive customized vehicles, reflecting the city's open and inclusive cultural spirit and its diverse automotive trends.

From December 21st to 23rd, the static exhibition area on the second floor of the Canton Tower is open to the public, showcasing nearly 40 distinctive vehicles. A range of cutting-edge technological products such as ARIDGE's flying car are also on display. The exhibition area includes themed photo spots, installations themed around the 15th National Games, and performances by the "Greater Bay Chick" mascots, showcasing Guangzhou's dynamic blend of sports, technology and culture. Citizens are able to experience cutting-edge achievements up close while reflecting on the intersection of automotive culture and urban memory.

老爷车、新能源车、自动驾驶车齐上街，广州汽车巡游活动举行

12月21日，2025广州汽车巡游活动于广州塔启幕，以“汽车+文旅”深度融合打造城市盛典，尽显广州“汽车之城”与“文化名城”的双重魅力。50余辆智能网联、新能源及经典车型组成车队，沿珠江串联广州塔、大元帅府等文旅地标，搭配沿途沉浸式演艺，为市民游客献上兼具科技感与文化味的视听盛宴。

本次活动的17公里巡游路线从广州塔出发，沿江串联多地，现代天际线与人文景致相映，智能自动驾驶车辆与复古老爷车同台亮相，直观展现广州汽车产业迭代与城市古今交融之美。启动仪式上，暖场歌舞、锣鼓醒狮等节目轮番上演，巡游途中演员将歌舞、舞狮、机器人互动等元素融入全程，收获沿途市民热情围观。

巡游四大方阵亮点纷呈：智慧驾驶方阵集结小马智行等企业的8辆自动驾驶车，领航花车智能机器人互动吸睛；创新转型方阵汇聚广汽、小鹏等本土及国内知名车企20台智能网联新能源车，彰显中国汽车电动化、智能化转型实力；经典传承方阵的12辆经典车型，承载广州从“制造”到“智造”的文化记忆；共创方阵的11辆特色改装车，尽显广州开放包容的文化基因与多元汽车潮流。

广州塔二层静态展示区于12月21日至23日开放，近40台各类特色车辆集中亮相，小鹏汇天飞行汽车等多款前沿科技产品同步展出。展区还设置主题摄影打卡点、十五运会主题装置及“大湾鸡”表演，诠释广州“体育+科技+文化”的多元活力，让市民近距离感受前沿成果，回味汽车文化与城市记忆的交融。

文、图 | 记者 罗仕 通讯员 穗外宣
翻译 | 盛嘉
审校 | 林佳岱