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Sunset

Golden Hour in Yangshuo

Grab a drink before the light turns gold, watch the sun dip below the karst peaks, and end the evening with a quiet bite.

Best time: 15 AprAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 17:45

    DEMO

    Start with a cold beer at DEMO. It is open from 11:00 to 24:00, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the evening rush.

  2. 18:15

    Yangshuo Park

    Walk 9 minutes WSW to Yangshuo Park. Find a spot near the locals playing cards or the women knitting. The park faces WSW, which aligns with the sunset direction for 15 April.

  3. 19:00

    Yangshuo Park

    Watch the sun set at 19:00. The sky will turn gold around 18:29. Stay for the full transition as the light fades over the landscape.

  4. 19:45

    Mojo Rooftop Bar

    Head to Mojo Rooftop Bar. It is only a 5-minute walk from the park. The bar opens at 19:00, making it the perfect place to linger as the night settles in.

Local tip

Yangshuo Park is the best vantage point for the sunset on 15 April because the sun sets toward the W. The walk from the park to Mojo Rooftop Bar is short and straightforward.

Check before you go

  • DEMO is open Mo-Su 11:00-24:00.
  • Mojo Rooftop Bar is open Mo-Su 19:00-03:00.

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

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