Timeline
07:04
Find a quiet spot on the camping sites or hiking trails. The park is designed for night sky observation and outdoor leisure, so you will have space to set up your view before the sun breaks the horizon.
07:34
Watch the sunrise. The sun rises toward the east, but the park's open spaces allow you to catch the first light. The golden light starts about 30 minutes after sunrise, illuminating the landscape in a warm glow.
08:04
Walk to Zhang Ji San Xian Shao Mai for breakfast. The "popular king" of Ruzhou's breakfast scene is only a 3-minute walk from the park. Order the hand-rolled Shaomai with fresh pork, shrimp, and diced bamboo shoots. They are steamed until the skin is crystal clear and the filling is hot and juicy.
Local tip
The shop opens at 05:00, so you can grab breakfast immediately after your walk. The sunrise times vary by season, so check the local forecast for the exact minute on the day you visit.
Check before you go
- Zhang Ji San Xian Shao Mai opens at 05:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ruzhou (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).