Timeline
17:54
Grab a quick bite or drink inside the park entrance complex, which includes restaurants and an IMAX center. The park is open until 18:30, so you have plenty of time before the sun goes down.
17:58
Walk four minutes WSW from the park entrance to this viewing spot. It is a short stroll that takes you away from the main gates to find a clear line of sight.
18:24
Watch the sunset. On 15 January the sun sets at 18:24 toward the WSW, aligning perfectly with this viewpoint. The golden light begins around 17:48, giving you a soft glow before the final descent.
18:39
Head back to the park area to end your evening. The entrance complex offers a place to rest or grab a final drink as the day winds down.
Local tip
The park entrance is now a sports retail outlet with restaurants. Use the Number 48 Bus from Luomashi Metro Station to reach the terminus, then walk past the motorway crossing to find it on your right.
Check before you go
- The park closes at 18:30. Ensure you leave the viewing spot with enough time to return before closing.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Chengdu (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).