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Sunset

Golden Hour on Yuanyang Lake

Row into the light.

Best time: 17:46About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:34

    Yuanyang Lake

    Rent a transparent rowing boat. The bottom lets you see the fish and water plants below while you row.

  2. 18:04

    Yuanyang Lake

    Row out toward the west. The sun sets toward the WSW in January, W in April and October, and WNW in July, so position yourself to catch the light reflecting off the water.

  3. 18:19

    Yuanyang Lake

    Watch the golden light hit the lake surface. If you brought a water gun, this is the time for a playful fight as the light fades.

  4. 18:49

    Yuanyang Lake

    Return to shore. The boating experience ends as the light fades.

Local tip

Check the specific sunset time for your date. In January it is 18:19, in April 19:10, in July 19:41, and in October 18:21. Golden light starts about 30 minutes before these times.

Check before you go

  • Boating activities usually require manual rowing.
  • Bring a water gun for a water fight if you want to join in.

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