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Sunrise at Haizhu Square

Start early to catch the first light over the riverfront before the city wakes up.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 06:25

    Haizhu Square

    Find a quiet spot on the riverfront at Haizhu Square. The Guangzhou Liberation Statue stands as a centrepiece, but the real draw is the open view toward the WSW where the sun will rise.

  2. 07:10

    Haizhu Square

    Watch the sunrise. At 07:10 the sun breaks the horizon, casting golden light across the square from 17:29 onwards.

  3. 07:40

    Fo World Sushishe

    Walk to Fo World Sushishe for breakfast. This Chinese restaurant is open from 07:00, so it is ready for you just as the light settles.

  4. 08:10

    Haizhu Square

    Return to Haizhu Square to stroll along the riverfront while the morning light is fresh.

Local tip

Fo World Sushishe is especially crowded on the 1st and 15th of each month according to the lunar calendar. If you are visiting on those dates, arrive early to secure a seat.

Check before you go

  • Fo World Sushishe opens at 07:00.
  • Sunrise on 15 January is at 07:10 local time.

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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