Tianhe Stadium

Guangzhou


This 58,000-capacity stadium is the home of Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao FC, the more decorated of the city's two Chinese Super League soccer teams. One of the richest clubs in Asia, at the time of research they boasted at least three Brazilian players and Italian legend Fabio Cannavaro as manager.

The ticket office is at the stadium's southeastern gate, where tickets can be purchased on match days.


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