Timeline
16:35
Sip specialty coffee and watch the city wake up at this multi-storey art café behind St. Joseph's Cathedral.
17:15
Walk to Hồng Hà Theater to see the building in the last light of day. The structure is best viewed from the street as the sun dips low.
17:35
Watch the sunset glow hit the theater facade. On 15 January, the sun sets toward the WSW around 17:35, casting a warm light on the historic exterior just before the 18:00 show.
18:05
Head to Madam Tu Hong for dinner. This restored old house is the perfect place to try cha ca, Hanoi-style turmeric-and-dill grilled fish cooked at the table.
Local tip
The theater shows start at 18:00 on Mondays and Thursdays. Arrive early to secure a seat if you plan to watch the performance.
Check before you go
- Hồng Hà Theater is only open for shows on Mo and Th from 18:00-19:00.
- Madam Tu Hong is open for lunch 11:00-14:00 and dinner 17:00-22:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Hanoi (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).