Timeline
16:52
Grab a coffee or a light bite at Cafe Veranda. The buffet is excellent, but for a quick sunset prep, a coffee and a pastry will do. It opens early, so you have plenty of time.
17:07
Walk from the cafe into Yuexiu Park. Head towards the Ancient City Wall. It is a short, pleasant 5-minute stroll from the park entrance area where you will likely emerge.
17:47
Find your spot on the 1-kilometer section of the Ming Dynasty city wall. Face west. The wall offers an unobstructed view of the sky. Arrive 15 minutes before the sun touches the horizon to let the golden light begin.
18:32
After the sun sets, wander back through Yuexiu Park. The park remains open until 18:00, so you have time to walk off the meal and enjoy the twilight ambiance before the gates close.
Local tip
The park closes at 18:00. On 15 January, sunset is at 18:02, so you must exit the park shortly after the sun dips below the horizon. Plan your exit carefully.
Check before you go
- Yuexiu Park closes at 18:00. Sunset on 15 January is at 18:02, meaning you will need to leave the park immediately as the light fades.
- Cafe Veranda is open from 06:30 to 22:00, so it is fully accessible for your pre-sunset snack.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Guangzhou (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).