Timeline
15:41
Grab a scoop of Asian-inspired ice cream from Chinatown Ice Cream Factory. It is a quick stop that gives you something cold to hold while you walk.
16:23
Walk to the Triumph of the Human Spirit at Foley Square. Stand near the base of the black granite monument. The sun is setting toward the WSW, casting long shadows across the plaza and highlighting the texture of the stone against the fading light.
17:08
Head to Nom Wah Tea Parlor for dim sum. The restaurant is open until 21:00, so you will have plenty of time to settle in after the light fades and enjoy a warm meal as the city lights begin to turn on.
Local tip
The walk from the ice cream shop to Foley Square is short and straightforward. Keep an eye on the sky as you approach the square to catch the final moments of the sunset behind the buildings.
Check before you go
- Chinatown Ice Cream Factory is open from 11:00 to 22:00.
- Nom Wah Tea Parlor is open Th-Tu 11:00-21:00.
- Sunset on 15 January is at 16:53 local time.
Worth knowing
- Nom Wah Tea Parlor is open at 17:08 only on Mo, Tu, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
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