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Sunset

Golden Light at the Temple

A short, timed walk to catch the sunset glow over a historic temple, with a snack to start and a quiet square to finish.

Best time: 17:29About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:47

    That's Exactly How It Meows

    Grab a drink at That's Exactly How It Meows. It is just an 11 minute walk from the temple and opens at 12:30, so it is ready well before you arrive.

  2. 16:58

    Temple of the Five Immortals

    Walk to the Temple of the Five Immortals. The temple opens at 09:00, so it is open and ready for your visit. Spend the next hour wandering the grounds and enjoying the early afternoon light.

  3. 18:02

    Temple of the Five Immortals

    Stay at the Temple of the Five Immortals to watch the golden light. The sun sets toward the WSW, aligning with the temple's orientation for a beautiful view.

  4. 18:32

    Haizhu Square

    End the evening at Haizhu Square. It is only a 15 minute walk from the temple and offers a peaceful riverfront space to reflect after the sunset.

Local tip

The temple is closed on Mondays. Check the route if you need transport between the temple and the square, as the walk is short but involves city streets.

Check before you go

  • Temple of the Five Immortals is open Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00 to 17:00.
  • That's Exactly How It Meows is open from 12:30 to 22:00.
  • Haizhu Square is an open public square with no specific opening hours.

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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