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Sunrise at Wutian Old Street

Catch the first light over the Tanghe River before the day begins.

Best time: sunriseAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 06:04

    Wutian Old Street

    Take the free night tour bus from Longxia Station to reach Wutian Old Street South Gate. The circular route stops near Mengtian Music, with a travel time of about 10 minutes. Arrive early to secure a spot along the riverbank where the grey brick buildings and wooden balconies frame the water.

  2. 06:49

    Wutian Old Street

    Watch the sun rise toward the WSW. The golden light starts to spill over the historic architecture around 16:48, illuminating the calm atmosphere of the street and the Tanghe River.

  3. 07:19

    Wutian Old Street

    Stroll through the arcade-style facades and take in the intricate designs of the traditional residential architecture while the morning light is soft and the crowds are minimal.

Local tip

The viewing spot is aligned with the sunrise direction. Check the route for the night tour bus schedule from Longxia Station, as it runs between 17:15 and 21:30. Note that there are no food or drink shops listed in the immediate vicinity for breakfast after sunrise, so plan to eat after leaving the area.

Check before you go

  • Verify the night tour bus schedule from Longxia Station.
  • No food options are available at the anchor location itself.

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

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