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Sunset

Golden Hour in Khabarovsk

A short walk through the city's green spaces timed perfectly for the winter sun.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:39

    Лавита

    Pick up a hot drink at Лавита. It is open from 08:30 to 22:00, so it is ready for you well before the sun goes down.

  2. 15:59

    Gaidara Children's Park

    Walk 19 minutes SSE to Gaidara Children's Park. The park is opposite the large Dynamo park to the north. The area has several cafés and a small roller-coaster, but the open space is perfect for watching the light change.

  3. 16:39

    Gaidara Children's Park

    Stay at Gaidara Children's Park. At 16:39 on 15 January, the golden light begins. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow over the park's trees and the nearby water ponds of the adjacent Dynamo Park.

  4. 17:09

    Dynamo Park

    Walk 21 minutes SSE to Dynamo Park. This large park is immensely popular with locals on sunny days. The water ponds to the south are a quiet place to cool down and reflect on the day.

Local tip

The zoo is way out in the northern suburbs, but for this sunset plan, stick to the central parks. Check the route if you need to get to Gaidara Children's Park from the city center.

Check before you go

  • Лавита is open 08:30-22:00.
  • Dynamo Park is open during daylight hours.
  • Sunset is at 17:31 on 15 January.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Khabarovsk (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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