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Evening

Golden Hour at the Tunnel

Catch the late afternoon light as it spills out of the old railway tunnel, then settle in for a coastal coffee with a view.

Best time: 15 OctoberAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:55

    No. 9 Coffee Stone Castle

    Arrive at No. 9 Coffee Stone Castle to claim a seat with a sea view. Order a coffee and light meal to enjoy while the sky changes color.

  2. 17:25

    Old Caoling Tunnel South Information Spot

    Walk to the Old Caoling Tunnel South Information Spot. Stand at the entrance and watch the sun dip below the horizon to the west, casting long shadows through the 2.167 km tunnel.

  3. 17:55

    No. 9 Coffee Stone Castle

    Return to No. 9 Coffee Stone Castle for a second round as darkness falls. The coastal atmosphere shifts from bright sightseeing to a quiet evening vibe.

Local tip

The tunnel is open from 8:30 to 17:00. Since sunset is at 17:25, the tunnel closes just before the moment. The viewing spot is outside, so you can stay for the sunset, but ensure you finish any tunnel exploration before 17:00.

Check before you go

  • No. 9 Coffee Stone Castle typically opens from 09:30.
  • Old Caoling Tunnel South Information Spot closes at 17:00.

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

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