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Sunset

Golden Hour in Chinatown

Catch the last light of day in Vancouver’s Chinatown, where the sun dips toward the west while you enjoy a bite and a drink.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:41

    Blnd Tger Dumplings

    Grab a plate of dumplings. Blnd Tger Dumplings opens at 17:00, which is exactly an hour before sunset on January 15th. It is a short walk from the garden.

  2. 17:26

    Laowai

    Step through the unassuming front door of the dumpling shop to find Laowai, a 1930s Shanghai-inspired speakeasy. Order a theatrical cocktail and settle in for the evening.

  3. 17:41

    Doctor Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

    Walk out to Doctor Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow over the traditional architecture and gardens as the day ends.

Local tip

The garden closes at 16:30 in January. This plan keeps you in the neighborhood for the sunset view from the street or nearby spots, then ends with a drink. Check the route if you need to walk back to the garden entrance for the final view.

Check before you go

  • Blnd Tger Dumplings is open Tu-Th 17:00-00:30, Mo 17:00-11:30, Su 12:00-23:30, Fr,Sa 12:00-00:30.
  • Doctor Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is closed on Mondays in November-April.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to North Vancouver (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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