Timeline
16:31
Take the bus from behind Xinnanmen bus station to Luodai Ancient Town. Look for signs pointing to 'Luodai'. The bus departs when full, so arrive early to secure a seat.
17:46
Walk from the station entrance: turn right on Bajiaojing Street, then left at Huaishui Middle Street. The entrance is on your left. Grab a local snack or drink while you explore the Four Conference Halls and the Hakka Park area.
18:31
Find an open spot with a view of the west. At 18:31 the sun sets toward the W, casting a final warm light over the historic architecture.
19:01
Stay for the twilight. The temperature drops quickly after sunset, so enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the ancient town as the day ends.
Local tip
There is no regular bus schedule. Show up and wait until the bus is full. The ride costs ¥7.
Check before you go
- Bus from Xinnanmen bus station has no fixed schedule; depart early to ensure you catch a ride.
- Sunset is at 18:31 on 15 October; bring a light layer for the evening chill.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Chengdu (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).