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Hòa Phong Tower, Vietnam: what it is and when to go
Hòa Phong Tower is An old pavilion in Hoàn Kiếm Ward (Tháp Hòa Phong) in Vietnam (Hanoi). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is February to April and October to November. In June there are 13 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 44. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Vietnam: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. 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
- An old pavilion in Hoàn Kiếm Ward · Architecture
- Local name
- Tháp Hòa Phong
- Where
- Vietnam
- Best time
- February to April and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- HAN Hanoi (Soc Son), 22 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 21.02634, 105.85331
What it is and where
Hòa Phong Tower is An old pavilion in Hoàn Kiếm Ward (Tháp Hòa Phong) in Vietnam (Hanoi). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Vietnam: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Hanoi, where this site lists 90 more places to see, 1.1 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 21.02634, 105.85331; the nearest main airport is Noi Bai International Airport (HAN, Hanoi (Soc Son)), 22 km as the crow flies. How to get around Vietnam (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Architecture 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 Hòa Phong Tower is February to April and October to November.
- JanPossible10:51
- FebBest time11:18
- MarBest time11:51
- AprBest time12:29
- MayPossible13:00
- JunPossible13:16
- JulPossible13:10
- AugPossible12:43
- SepPossible12:07
- OctBest time11:30
- NovBest time10:59
- DecPossible10:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 44. 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.
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
- Turtle TowerA small building in the middle of Sword Lake201 m
- Tonkin PalaceHistorical monument, Hanoi, Vietnam207 m
- Sofitel Legend Metropole Hà NộiHistory290 m
- State Bank of VietnamCentral bank353 m
- Vietnamese Women's MuseumMuseum in Hanoi dedicated to Vietnamese women372 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Vietnam guide.
More in Vietnam: Architecture
- Golden Bridge: Vietnamese pedestrian bridge
- Cần Thơ Bridge: bridge in Vietnam
- Dragon Bridge: bridge in Vietnam
- Long Biên Bridge: bridge in Vietnam
- Japanese Bridge: bridge in Hoi An, Vietnam
- Christ of Vũng Tàu
Every Vietnam place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hòa Phong Tower?
It is An old pavilion in Hoàn Kiếm Ward (Tháp Hòa Phong in the local language) in Vietnam. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Vietnam: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Hòa Phong Tower?
February to April and October to November. In June there are 13 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 44.
How do you get to Hòa Phong Tower?
The nearest main airport is Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), 22 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 Turtle Tower, Tonkin Palace, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hà Nội. The rest is in the Vietnam guide.
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