Timeline
18:31
Pick up a pastry or coffee at Beking Baking. It is a short walk from Green Lake Park and open until 22:00, so you have plenty of time before the sun goes down.
19:16
Walk into Green Lake Park. The park is a mellow hang-out with paths where musicians practice. Find a spot near the water facing west to wait for the light.
19:31
Watch the sunset. On this date the sun sets toward the W at 19:31, following a golden light period that starts around 19:00.
20:01
Head to Xiao Cang for a drink after the sun has dipped. It is very close to the park and stays open until 23:00, making it a perfect spot to unwind.
Local tip
The park is free and open all day. Bring a light layer as the temperature drops after sunset.
Check before you go
- Beking Baking is open Mo-Su 08:00-22:00.
- Xiao Cang is open Mo-Su 09:00-23:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kunming (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).