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Sunset

Golden Hour at Hong Xiuquan

Watch the sun dip below the horizon while exploring the historic residence of the Taiping Rebellion leader.

Best time: 17:29About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:32

    Arrive at the Former Residence of Hong Xiuquan. Since there are no food or drink shops listed nearby, check the route for transport to Huadu Autocity Station on Line 9 and bus no. 21 to reach the final stop.

  2. 17:02

    Former Residence of Hong Xiuquan

    Tour the former home of Hong Xiuquan. The site is free and open until 17:00, so you will need to arrive before closing to enter, or simply enjoy the exterior grounds as the afternoon light begins to fade.

  3. 18:02

    Former Residence of Hong Xiuquan

    Find a spot in the grounds to watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a golden glow over the historic structures as day turns to evening.

  4. 18:47

    Head back to Huadu Autocity Station on Line 9 and take bus no. 21 to return, as there are no listed dining options nearby to extend the evening.

Local tip

The residence is closed on Mondays. The site closes at 17:00, so if you wish to enter the building, you must arrive before the golden light begins at 17:29.

Check before you go

  • Closed on Mondays
  • Closes at 17:00

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Guangzhou (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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