Timeline
16:55
Stop at Caomu Shijing Cafe and Bar for a drink. It is just a short walk from the garden and opens early enough for you to settle in before the light changes.
17:25
Walk to Bright Moon Garden. Find a spot along the shore or near the pavilions facing west. The garden is open until 20:30 in winter, so you have plenty of time.
17:40
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, aligning perfectly with the view from the eastern coast of Gulangyu. The golden light begins just before this moment.
18:10
End your evening at 海天堂构. It is only a 5-minute walk from Bright Moon Garden, making it an easy and quiet place to linger as the island settles down.
Local tip
The walk between the cafe and the garden is short. Keep your pace relaxed to enjoy the changing light.
Check before you go
- Caomu Shijing Cafe and Bar is open Mo-Su 10:00-19:00.
- Bright Moon Garden is open 07:30-20:30 in winter.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Xiamen/Gulangyu (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).