Guilin Sun and Moon Twin Towers Night Tour!!

The soul of Guilin is hidden the moment the Sun and Moon Twin Towers light up🌙 When the 350-ton bronze Sun Tower shines with gilded brilliance and the glazed Moon Tower emits a warm glow, the entire Shan Lake becomes a flowing secret realm of light and shadow. Hurry and save this night tour guide📸 Bring your camera📷 to capture the most beautiful night scenes🌃
🌆 Light Chasing Schedule: Beautiful from dusk till late night
18:30 Rush to the viewing platform on the north shore of Shan Lake to secure your spot! The sunset dyes the Sun Tower orange, the Moon Tower quietly lights up with a faint glow, and the lake’s reflection is half afterglow, half lights—this is the breathtaking “Sun and Moon Shining Together” scene🌅 Every shot looks like wallpaper material.
19:30 The moment all the lights turn on is stunning beyond words! The golden tower shines like Buddha’s light, the silver tower resembles a jade palace, and the shadows of the two towers intertwine in the water. Even the evening breeze carries a gentle feeling😌 On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 20:00, there’s a music fountain show where water dances with the lights, creating an amazing atmosphere.
20:00 You must climb the Sun Tower for a panoramic view! Tickets are 20 yuan (half price for students✅). Take the elevator to the 9th floor, where the lights of the Two Rivers and Four Lakes look like a golden necklace around the city. The silhouette of Elephant Trunk Hill is faintly visible in the distance. At the top, you can tie a free electronic lotus lantern on the blessing wall, adding a full sense of ritual🙏 It’s totally worth the visit!
📸 Top photo spots revealed (with shooting tips)
• Zhongzheng Bridge railing: Shoot at a low angle close to the water surface to capture symmetrical reflections of the twin towers. Use your phone’s pro mode with ISO 100 for a clean, ink-painting-like image.
• Sun and Moon Hall Tea House terrace: Order a cup of osmanthus tea and sit at a scenic spot to avoid crowds and capture atmospheric shots. Position your subject at the one-third line for great composition.
• Underwater glazed tunnel: Take the antique-style boat (50 yuan/person) through the tunnel and snap the magical light halo shining through the glazed tiles. The boat’s rocking adds to the dreamlike effect.
🍜 Bonus local food route:
After climbing the tower, walk 15 minutes to Zhengyang Pedestrian Street. Enjoy Qiufu rice noodles for 5 yuan to your heart’s content, and Jiangjun grilled wings with amazing honey flavor! Grab a 3-yuan freshly steamed osmanthus cake on the way, holding the warm pastry while watching the tower’s reflection—this is the true way to experience Guilin👇 Highly recommend the rice noodles, very fresh and delicious!!
💡 Tips to avoid pitfalls
1. Don’t come during the day! The twin towers’ soul moment is only after the lights come on at night.
2. Tower climbing stops at 21:00, so arrive early.
3. Don’t go on rainy days! Ripples on the water will ruin the reflection’s beauty.
Guilin’s night is half mountains and water, half lights. Come here for a “Sun and Moon” date to truly understand what “life is worth it” means✅

Post by AvaMacLeod19 | Oct 26, 2025