Timeline
17:15
Start at Xianju Chashe for a quiet coffee. It is only a four-minute walk from the anchor and opens at 10:00, so it is wide open. This is a calm place to settle in before the afternoon crowds arrive.
17:45
Walk the short distance to Kuanzhaixiangzi. Wander the late Qing-dynasty style streets and soak in the atmosphere. The government provides free Wi-Fi here if you need to check directions or share your location.
18:00
Find a spot with a view of the western horizon. At 18:00 the golden light begins, turning the historic facades warm and soft. The sun sets toward the W shortly after, creating a perfect backdrop for your photos.
18:30
End your evening back at Xianju Chashe. The golden hour light will have faded, but the tea house remains open until 22:00. It is the ideal spot to relax and reflect on the day.
Local tip
Xianju Chashe is open daily from 10:00 to 22:00. The golden light starts at 18:00 on October 15.
Check before you go
- Xianju Chashe is open Mo-Su 10:00-22:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Chengdu (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).