Timeline
16:50
Grab a late lunch at Azur Restaurant. The Mediterranean menu changes with the seasons, so ask what is fresh. It is open from 10:00 to 02:00, so you have plenty of time before the evening rush.
17:20
Walk to New Yuanming Palace. Enter the park and head toward the lake area. The 80,000 square meter lake offers clear views of the surrounding mountains. Find a spot where the water reflects the sky as the sun begins to dip.
18:02
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW around 18:02. The mountains provide a dramatic backdrop for the final moments of daylight. Stay for the transition to twilight.
18:32
Walk to Portofino Ristorante Italiano for dinner. It is a reliable spot for Italian food and has two beers on tap. The kitchen opens around 11:30 AM, so it is fully ready for your evening meal.
Local tip
The park entrance is free, but motor boats and pedelos cost extra. If you want to stay on the water, hire one early in the afternoon to avoid the crowds later.
Check before you go
- New Yuanming Palace is open from 08:30 to 21:00.
- Azur Restaurant is open from 10:00 to 02:00.
- Portofino Ristorante Italiano opens around 11:30 AM.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Zhuhai (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).