Timeline
17:02
Grab a coffee and a pastry at Guanzhou cafe. It is just a two minute walk from the center of Shamian and opens at 10:00 so it will be ready for you well before the golden hour.
17:47
Walk four minutes southeast to Lan Kwai Fong. This spot on the island offers a pleasant place to pause and watch the afternoon light change before heading out.
18:02
Head to Haizhu Square on the riverfront. The sun sets toward the WSW at 18:02. The Guangzhou Liberation Statue here provides a clear view of the sky as the light fades.
18:32
End the evening with dim sum at Lian Xiang Lou. It is an eleven minute walk from the island and stays open until 22:00 on weekdays and 23:00 on weekends, making it a perfect spot for a late meal after the sunset.
Local tip
The walk between Shamian and Haizhu Square is along the river. Check the route for the best path as the streets can be busy with evening traffic.
Check before you go
- Lian Xiang Lou is open Mo-Fr 06:30-22:00 and Sa,Su 06:30-23:00.
- Guanzhou cafe is open Mo-Su 10:00-22:00.
- Lan Kwai Fong is open Mo-Su 11:00-14:30,17:00-24:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Guangzhou (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).