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Sunset

Golden Hour in Chinatown

Spend the late afternoon soaking up the last warm light of the day in Chinatown before the city lights come on.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 16:11

    Phnom Penh

    Grab an early dinner at Phnom Penh. This popular Vietnamese and Cambodian spot is tucked away on a side street, so arriving early helps you avoid the wait for this 20-year local favorite.

  2. 16:41

    Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

    Walk to the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. Wander the curved footpaths and small lake. The traditional Ming-dynasty style architecture and plants create a peaceful illusion of space within the single block. Check the hours to ensure you have enough time inside before it closes.

  3. 17:21

    Steamworks

    Head to Steamworks for a pre-sunset drink. This long-standing brew pub has a patio and restaurant at street level, perfect for settling in with a beer and watching the sky change color.

  4. 17:41

    Steamworks

    Stay at Steamworks to watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW around 17:41. Enjoy the golden light as it fades and the evening atmosphere takes over.

Local tip

The garden closes at 16:30 in January, so time your visit carefully. Steamworks stays open late, making it a reliable spot for the final part of your evening.

Check before you go

  • Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden hours in January are 10:00-16:30.
  • Phnom Penh is open Mo-Th 10:00-21:00 and Fr-Su 10:00-22:00.
  • Steamworks is open 11:30AM - late-ish.

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

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