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Sunset

Golden Light Over Hanoi’s Old Quarter

Grab a quick bite near the tracks, then walk west to catch the sun dipping behind the city skyline.

Best time: 17:35About 75 min

Timeline

  1. 16:50

    01 -wan- Tantan Ramen

    Eat tantanmen at 01 -wan- Tantan Ramen.

  2. 17:10

    Lenin Park

    Walk 18 minutes southwest from the railway to Lenin Park. It is the closest viewing spot to your starting point and offers a quiet space to settle in before the crowd arrives.

  3. 17:30

    Lenin Park

    Find a seat in Lenin Park facing west. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow over the park and the distant cityscape.

  4. 18:05

    Bun Cha Ta Hanoi

    Walk back 15 minutes toward the railway area to Bun Cha Ta Hanoi for a post-sunset dinner. The cozy atmosphere is perfect for winding down after the walk.

Local tip

Lenin Park is open all day, but arriving early helps you secure a good view of the western horizon. Bun Cha Ta Hanoi is open until 22:00, so you have plenty of time to eat after the sun goes down.

Check before you go

  • 01 -wan- Tantan Ramen is open Mo-Su 11:00-22:00.
  • Bun Cha Ta Hanoi is open 08:00-22:00.

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

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