Timeline
16:08
Start with a business lunch at Gurme to taste traditional Yakutian delicacies. The service is excellent and the interior is nicely done, making it a comfortable place to warm up and settle in before the evening chill sets in.
16:38
Walk to the National Art Museum. Spend the last half hour before sunset browsing the collection of Yakut and Russian art. The large windows and open spaces offer a final chance to see the changing light outside before heading back out.
17:23
Игровой парк "Обнаженные сердца"
Head to the Игровой парк "Обнаженные сердца" (Play Park "Naked Hearts") just 11 minutes from the museum. This is the perfect spot to catch the sunset toward the WSW. It is close enough to the museum to keep the walk short, and the park offers an open view of the sky as the golden light fades.
18:08
After dark, walk nine minutes to Korea House for dinner. The Chinese and Korean menu is generally quite good, and the interior is very nicely done. It is a reliable choice for a warm, well-served meal as the city settles into the night.
19:08
End the evening with a drink at Buruo Lounge, just two minutes from the restaurant. Order a hookah and a drink in the lounge atmosphere. It is a short, easy walk that lets you stay in the area while winding down.
Local tip
Yakutsk winters are extremely cold. Ensure you are dressed warmly for the walk to the park, even in October. The sunset happens quickly, so arrive at the park with time to spare.
Check before you go
- Gurme is open Mo-Sa 08:30-20:00 and Su 09:00-19:00. Plan your lunch accordingly.
- Korea House is open Mo-Su 12:00-24:00.
- Buruo Lounge is open Mo-Fr and Su 14:00-02:00, and Fr-Sa 14:00-04:00.
- The National Art Museum is open Mo-Su 10:00-18:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Yakutsk (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).