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Sunset

Golden Hour on Chunxi Road

Catch the late afternoon light as it washes over Chengdu’s central shopping district, then settle in for the evening.

Best time: 17:48About 105 min

Timeline

  1. 16:48

    Doho Coffee Lab

    Stop at Doho Coffee Lab for a drink. It is a calm spot to start the afternoon before the crowds swell.

  2. 17:28

    Chunxi Road area

    Walk down Chunxi Road area. This is the main shopping street with over 700 shops. Use this time to browse the boutiques and street stalls while the light is still bright.

  3. 17:48

    Chunxi Road area

    Stand in the Chunxi Road area to watch the golden light. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow over the contiguous shopping district.

  4. 18:18

    Taikoo Li Chengdu

    Head to Taikoo Li Chengdu. This large complex next to Chunxi Road is open late, making it a perfect place to find dinner or a nightcap after the sun goes down.

Local tip

Doho Coffee Lab closes at 18:00, so arrive before the golden light begins. Taikoo Li stays open until 22:00, giving you plenty of time to linger after sunset.

Check before you go

  • Doho Coffee Lab is open 10:00-18:00.
  • Taikoo Li Chengdu is open 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).

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