Timeline
16:40
Arrive at Baohai Park early. The park opens at 08:00, so you have plenty of time to find a quiet spot among the camphor and azalea trees. Since there are no food or drink shops listed in the immediate vicinity, bring your own beverage or plan to buy one before arriving.
18:10
Position yourself near the water’s edge facing west. The park is located northeast of the Kunming International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Wait for the golden light to begin, which starts around 18:07.
18:40
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The sky will shift colors as the light fades.
19:25
Stay for the afterglow. The park remains open until 19:00, giving you time to linger as the evening settles.
Local tip
Bus routes 122 and k52 serve the area. Check the route for your specific starting point.
Check before you go
- Baohai Park opens at 08:00 and closes at 19:00.
- Entrance fee is ¥5.
- Sunset times vary by season; this plan is based on the 15 January sunset at 18:40.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kunming (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).