Timeline
17:32
Grab a nostalgic bite at Tip Top Restaurant. This historic spot is just a one-minute walk from the mansion and famous for its ox-tongue sandwiches and bitter-ballen. It is the perfect pre-sunset snack.
18:02
Walk across the street to the Tjong A Fie Mansion. Arrive 30 minutes before sunset to explore the historic grounds and find the best vantage point facing west toward the river.
18:32
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light from 18:03 will illuminate the mansion's intricate architecture just before the sun dips below the horizon at 18:32.
19:17
End the evening with a drink at Harbour 9. It is an 11-minute walk from the mansion along the Deli river. Note that there are many mosquitoes at night, so be prepared.
Local tip
Tip Top Restaurant has no listed hours, so check if it is open for your visit. Harbour 9 is open late but be mindful of the mosquitoes near the river at night.
Check before you go
- Tip Top Restaurant does not list opening hours. Confirm it is open before you go.
- Harbour 9 has mosquitoes at night. Bring repellent.
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