Place to visit
Bót Dây Thép, Vietnam: what it is and when to go
Bót Dây Thép is a museum in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City). Interests: History and Museums and art. The best time to visit is February to April and October to November. In June there are 12 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 22. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum · History, Museums and art
- Where
- Vietnam
- Best time
- February to April and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- SGN Ho Chi Minh City, 16 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 10.84433, 106.79346
What it is and where
Bót Dây Thép is a museum in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City).
It is in Ho Chi Minh City, where this site lists 39 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 10.84433, 106.79346; the nearest main airport is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN, Ho Chi Minh City), 16 km as the crow flies. How to get around Vietnam (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History and Museums and art places in Vietnam. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Bót Dây Thép is February to April and October to November.
- JanPossible11:26
- FebBest time11:39
- MarBest time11:56
- AprBest time12:15
- MayPossible12:30
- JunPossible12:38
- JulPossible12:35
- AugPossible12:22
- SepPossible12:03
- OctBest time11:45
- NovBest time11:30
- DecPossible11:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 22. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | February to April and October to November | December to January and May to September |
| Museums and art | February to April and October to November | December to January and May to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Bót Dây Thép has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Vietnam in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Vietnam
To enter Vietnam there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Vietnam checklist. Currency: Vietnamese dong (VND); plugs: Type A, C and F · 220 V · 50 Hz (the Spanish two-pin plug usually works); emergencies: 113 police · 115 ambulance · 114 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Suối Tiên Theme ParkAmusement park in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam2.3 km
- KTX Đại Học Thể Dục Thể Thao Hồ Chí MinhHiking3.2 km
- Nam Thiên Nhất TrụTemples3.4 km
- Linh Phước TempleBuddhist temple near Da Lat, Vietnam5.1 km
- Rach Chiec BridgeBridge in Vietnam5.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Vietnam guide.
More in Vietnam: History
- Phong Nha–Kẻ Bàng National Park: national park in Vietnam
- Citadel of the Hồ Dynasty: UNESCO World Heritage site in Thanh Hóa, Vietnam
- Mỹ Sơn archaeological site: Vietnamese world heritage site with over 100 Cham Hindu monument ruins
- Củ Chi tunnels: network of underground tunnels used by Viet Cong soldiers during combat
- Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long: old imperial citadel in Hanoi, Vietnam
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: national mausoleum in Hanoi, Vietnam
Every Vietnam place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bót Dây Thép?
It is a museum in Vietnam.
When is the best time to visit Bót Dây Thép?
February to April and October to November. In June there are 12 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 22.
How do you get to Bót Dây Thép?
The nearest main airport is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), 16 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Vietnam is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Vietnam map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Suối Tiên Theme Park, KTX Đại Học Thể Dục Thể Thao Hồ Chí Minh, Nam Thiên Nhất Trụ. The rest is in the Vietnam guide.
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