Timeline
16:02
Walk from the Purple Mountain Visitor Center to Meiling Palace. The mansion was one of Chiang Kai-Shek's official residences in the 1930s and 1940s. Browse the bookstore and cafe on the second floor or view the paintings by Soong Mei-Ling in the basement.
17:02
Find a quiet spot on the grounds or near the windows. The sun sets toward the west at 17:32, casting long shadows across the restored estate.
18:02
Stay for the fading light. The atmosphere shifts as the day ends and the historic architecture is silhouetted against the twilight.
Local tip
No tickets are sold after 17:30. Plan to arrive well before the final entry time to enjoy the golden hour without rushing.
Check before you go
- Meiling Palace is open until 18:00, but last entry is at 17:30.
- The sunset on October 15 is at 17:32 local time.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Nanjing (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).