Place to visit
Presidential Palace, Hanoi, Vietnam: what it is and when to go
Presidential Palace, Hanoi is a Vietnamese palace (Phủ Chủ Tịch) (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 articles in 20 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Vietnam on this site. 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
- Vietnamese palace · History
- Local name
- Phủ Chủ Tịch
- Where
- Vietnam
- Best time
- February to April and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- HAN Hanoi (Soc Son), 20 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 21.0393, 105.83444
What it is and where
Presidential Palace, Hanoi is a Vietnamese palace (Phủ Chủ Tịch) (Hanoi). It has articles in 20 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Vietnam on this site.
It is in Hanoi, where this site lists 90 more places to see, 1.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 21.0393, 105.83444; the nearest main airport is Noi Bai International Airport (HAN, Hanoi (Soc Son)), 20 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 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 Presidential Palace, Hanoi 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
- Presidential Palace Historical SiteHo Chi Minh's home in Hanoi54 m
- Central External Relations Commission of the Communist Party of VietnamVietnamese foreign affairs government agency233 m
- Ho Chi Minh MausoleumNational mausoleum in Hanoi, Vietnam284 m
- One Pillar PagodaHistoric Buddhist temple in Hanoi, Vietnam, dedicated to the deity Guanyin393 m
- Ho Chi Minh MuseumMuseum in Hanoi, Vietnam451 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
- Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long: old imperial citadel in Hanoi, Vietnam
- Temple of Literature, Hanoi: complex of monuments in Hanoi
Every Vietnam place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Presidential Palace, Hanoi?
It is a Vietnamese palace (Phủ Chủ Tịch in the local language). It has articles in 20 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Vietnam on this site.
When is the best time to visit Presidential Palace, Hanoi?
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 Presidential Palace, Hanoi?
The nearest main airport is Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), 20 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 Presidential Palace Historical Site, Central External Relations Commission of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. The rest is in the Vietnam guide.
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