Timeline
17:53
Arrive at 磨碟沙公园. Find a spot with a clear view of the WNW. The park is a 15-minute walk from the tower, making it a quiet place to start your evening before the crowds gather.
18:38
Walk to the Canton Tower. Use Metro 3 or the APM to get to Canton Tower station. The tower is open until 22:00, so you have plenty of time to explore the grounds or grab a drink at one of the venues inside before heading back.
18:53
Return to 磨碟沙公园 for the moment. Around 18:53 local time, the sun sets directly behind Canton Tower. This alignment happens between 30 April and 9 May, and again from 4 August to 12 August.
19:38
End your evening at the Canton Tower. After the sunset fades, stay for the night lights. The observation decks and entertainment venues remain open, offering a different perspective of the city skyline in the dark.
Local tip
The alignment at 磨碟沙公园 is precise. Check the route if you need to return to the tower after the sunset. The park is open, but the tower's internal venues have their own hours.
Check before you go
- The sunset alignment at 磨碟沙公园 only occurs on specific dates (30 Apr to 9 May and 4 Aug to 12 Aug).
- Canton Tower opens at 9:30 and closes at 22:00.
- Use Metro 3 or APM Canton Tower to access the tower.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Guangzhou (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).