Timeline
06:56
Stop for a quick breakfast at Shiping Huiguan. The traditional courtyard setting is peaceful in the morning, and the fried insects are an interesting local curiosity if you are feeling brave.
07:41
Walk to Green Lake Park. Arrive just before 07:56 to find a quiet spot near the water’s edge. The park is already alive with morning exercises, but the light on the lake is still soft.
07:56
Watch the sunrise. At 07:56 the sun breaks over the horizon, casting a golden glow on the lotus plants and goldfish below. If you are visiting in January, keep an eye out for the seagulls swooping low.
08:26
End your morning with coffee at Lost Garden Restaurant. It is open from 08:00, so you can sit back, enjoy a coffee, and let the morning atmosphere settle in.
Local tip
The park opens at 07:00, so you have plenty of time to wander before the main crowds arrive. Check the route if you need to get from Shiping Huiguan to the park.
Check before you go
- Shiping Huiguan has no listed hours, so arrive early.
- Lost Garden Restaurant is open Tu-Su 08:00-21:30.
- Green Lake Park is open 07:00-23:00.
Worth knowing
- Lost Garden Restaurant is open at 08:26 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
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