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Ngọc Sơn Temple, Vietnam: what it is and when to go
Ngọc Sơn Temple is a temple in Vietnam (Đền Ngọc Sơn) (Hanoi). Interests: Temples. 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 6 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
- Temple in Vietnam · Temples
- Local name
- Đền Ngọc Sơn
- Where
- Vietnam · Hà Nội
- Best time
- February to April and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- HAN Hanoi (Soc Son), 22 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00
- Coordinates
- 21.03073, 105.85238
What it is and where
Ngọc Sơn Temple is a temple in Vietnam (Đền Ngọc Sơn) (Hanoi). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, 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, 675 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 21.03073, 105.85238; 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.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Temples 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 Ngọc Sơn Temple 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
- Thê Húc BridgeBridge in Hanoi, Vietnam42 m
- Ba Kieu TempleTemples120 m
- Turtle TowerA small building in the middle of Sword Lake318 m
- St. Joseph's Cathedral, HanoiChurch in Hanoi, Vietnam433 m
- House number 48 Hang Ngang StreetMuseum448 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Vietnam guide.
More in Vietnam: Temples
- Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon: cathedral located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Thiên Mụ Temple: Historical temple in Vietnam
- One Pillar Pagoda: Historic Buddhist temple in Hanoi, Vietnam, dedicated to the deity Guanyin
- Trấn Quốc Pagoda: Buddhist temple in Hanoi
- Hương Temple: complex of Buddhist temples and shrines in Vietnam
- Christ the King Cathedral, Nha Trang: church in Nha Trang, Vietnam
Every Vietnam place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ngọc Sơn Temple?
It is a temple in Vietnam (Đền Ngọc Sơn in the local language). It has articles in 6 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 Ngọc Sơn Temple?
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 Ngọc Sơn Temple?
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 Thê Húc Bridge, Ba Kieu Temple, Turtle Tower. The rest is in the Vietnam guide.
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