Place to visit
Núi Chai, Vietnam: what it is and when to go
Núi Chai is a volcano in Vietnam (Da Lat), at 1,052 m above sea level. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is February to April and October to November. In June there are 12 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 19. 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
- Volcano · Nature
- Where
- Vietnam
- Elevation
- 1,052 m
- Best time
- February to April and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- SGN Ho Chi Minh City, 206 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 11.70551, 108.3134
What it is and where
Núi Chai is a volcano in Vietnam (Da Lat), at 1,052 m above sea level.
It is in Da Lat, where this site lists 13 more places to see, 28 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 11.70551, 108.3134; the nearest main airport is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN, Ho Chi Minh City), 206 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)
It is one of the Nature 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 Núi Chai is February to April and October to November.
- JanPossible11:23
- FebBest time11:38
- MarBest time11:55
- AprBest time12:16
- MayPossible12:32
- JunPossible12:41
- JulPossible12:37
- AugPossible12:23
- SepPossible12:04
- OctBest time11:44
- NovBest time11:27
- DecPossible11:19
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 19. 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
- Elephant WaterfallsWaterfall in Vietnam13 km
- Dalat Flower Plateau Eco-Tourism AreaWith kids25 km
- Prenn FallsWaterfall in Lam Dong, Vietnam26 km
- Hằng Nga GuesthouseVietnamese guesthouse29 km
- Thien Vuong Co SatTemples29 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Vietnam guide.
More in Vietnam: Nature
- Phong Nha–Kẻ Bàng National Park: national park in Vietnam
- Hang Sơn Đoòng: Largest cave passage in the world, located near the Laos-Vietnam border
- Hạ Long Bay: UNESCO World Heritage Site in Vietnam
- Fansipan: mountain in Vietnam
- Cát Tiên National Park: national park in Vietnam
- Ba Bể National Park: reserve in Thái Nguyên Province, Northeast region of Vietnam
Every Vietnam place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Núi Chai?
It is a volcano in Vietnam.
When is the best time to visit Núi Chai?
February to April and October to November. In June there are 12 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 19.
How do you get to Núi Chai?
The nearest main airport is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), 206 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 Elephant Waterfalls, Dalat Flower Plateau Eco-Tourism Area, Prenn Falls. The rest is in the Vietnam guide.
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