Place to visit
Son Tay Ancient Citadel, Vietnam: what it is and when to go
Son Tay Ancient Citadel is a visitor attraction (Thành cổ Sơn Tây) in Vietnam (Sơn Tây). Interests: History. The best time to visit is February to April and October to November. In June there are 13 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 43. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, 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
- Activity · History
- Local name
- Thành cổ Sơn Tây
- Where
- Vietnam
- Best time
- February to April and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- HAN Hanoi (Soc Son), 33 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 21.13913, 105.50449
What it is and where
Son Tay Ancient Citadel is a visitor attraction (Thành cổ Sơn Tây) in Vietnam (Sơn Tây). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Vietnam: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Sơn Tây, where this site lists 6 more places to see, 117 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 21.13913, 105.50449; the nearest main airport is Noi Bai International Airport (HAN, Hanoi (Soc Son)), 33 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 Son Tay Ancient Citadel is February to April and October to November.
- JanPossible10:51
- FebBest time11:18
- MarBest time11:51
- AprBest time12:29
- MayPossible13:00
- JunPossible13:17
- JulPossible13:10
- AugPossible12:44
- SepPossible12:07
- OctBest time11:30
- NovBest time10:58
- DecPossible10:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 43. 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
- Đình Mông PhụTemples4.1 km
- Village for Ethnic Culture and TourismWith kids12 km
- Chùa Tây PhươngPagoda in Son Tay, Hanoi15 km
- Ba Vì National ParkVietnam national park located in the Ba Vì mountain range17 km
- Hanoi Sea ParkWith kids19 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 Son Tay Ancient Citadel?
It is a visitor attraction (Thành cổ Sơn Tây in the local language) in Vietnam. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, 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 Son Tay Ancient Citadel?
February to April and October to November. In June there are 13 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 43.
How do you get to Son Tay Ancient Citadel?
The nearest main airport is Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), 33 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 Đình Mông Phụ, Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, Chùa Tây Phương. The rest is in the Vietnam guide.
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