Timeline
08:00
Watch the morning routine at Lenin Statue & Park. Arrive early to see elders doing low-energy aerobics and enjoy the tranquility before the day gets busy.
08:15
Walk five minutes to Madam Tu Hong for lunch. Order cha ca, Hanoi’s signature turmeric-and-dill grilled fish, cooked fresh at your table in this restored heritage home.
09:10
Stroll 18 minutes east to Lý Thái Tổ Statue & Park. This mini-park offers a serene view of the willows along the lake bank, a favorite spot for locals to relax.
Local tip
The park at Lenin Statue & Park is liveliest in the morning. Madam Tu Hong serves lunch from 11:00 to 14:00, so aim to arrive there before 11:30 to avoid the peak rush.
Check before you go
- Madam Tu Hong is open for lunch Mo-Su 11:00-14:00 and dinner 17:00-22:00.
- Lenin Statue & Park is an open public space with no specific opening hours.
- Lý Thái Tổ Statue & Park is an open public space with no specific opening hours.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Hanoi (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).