Place to visit
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Vietnam: what it is and when to go
Ministry of Foreign Affairs is a building in Vietnam (Bộ Ngoại giao) (Hanoi). Interests: History. 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
- Building in Vietnam · History
- Local name
- Bộ Ngoại giao
- Where
- Vietnam · Phố Tôn Thất Đàm 1, 10044, Hà Nội, Thành phố Hà Nội
- Best time
- February to April and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- HAN Hanoi (Soc Son), 21 km as the crow flies
- Website
- mofa.gov.vn
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 21.03575, 105.83696
What it is and where
Ministry of Foreign Affairs is a building in Vietnam (Bộ Ngoại giao) (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, 1.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 21.03575, 105.83696; the nearest main airport is Noi Bai International Airport (HAN, Hanoi (Soc Son)), 21 km as the crow flies. How to get around Vietnam (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History 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 Ministry of Foreign Affairs 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
- Memorial to the Revolutionary MartyrsMonument183 m
- Ho Chi Minh MausoleumNational mausoleum in Hanoi, Vietnam261 m
- Doan Mon GateHistory347 m
- One Pillar PagodaHistoric Buddhist temple in Hanoi, Vietnam, dedicated to the deity Guanyin348 m
- Imperial Citadel of Thăng LongOld imperial citadel in Hanoi, Vietnam367 m
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
- Temple of Literature, Hanoi: complex of monuments in Hanoi
- Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon: cathedral located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Every Vietnam place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ministry of Foreign Affairs?
It is a building in Vietnam (Bộ Ngoại giao in the local language). 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 Ministry of Foreign Affairs?
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 Ministry of Foreign Affairs?
The nearest main airport is Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), 21 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 Memorial to the Revolutionary Martyrs, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Doan Mon Gate. The rest is in the Vietnam guide.
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