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Cổ Đô

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About Cổ Đô

Cổ Đô sits on the route: 10 minutes from Việt Trì, 56km from Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

Cổ Đô is a town located in Vietnam. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Cổ Đô sits in Vietnam, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cổ Đô to your route.

About Cổ Đô

Việt Trì is a former city located in the Northeast region of Vietnam. It was the capital city of Phú Thọ Province. In 2010, the city had a population of 260,288. The city covers an area of 110 square kilometres (42 mi2). Việt Trì was also the economic centre of the province and contains many industrial firms and

Read more service industries. Culturally, Việt Trì is recognized as the first capital of Vietnam, and is thus widely described as the origin of the Vietnamese nation. Việt Trì ceased to exist as a municipal city on 1 July 2025, following the elimination of district level units in Vietnam.

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Cổ Đô offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Cổ Đô located?

Cổ Đô is located in Vietnam, Asia. The coordinates are 21.2796 latitude, 105.3640 longitude.

What is the population of Cổ Đô?

Cổ Đô has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Vietnam.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Asia
Country
Vietnam
Timezone
Coordinates
21.2796, 105.3640

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Vietnam

Police
113
Ambulance
115
Fire
114
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Cổ Đô

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

The final resting place of Vietnam's revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh, a grand granite mausoleum in the center of Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi.

56 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Hanoi Old Quarter

A chaotic and charming maze of 36 ancient streets in Hanoi's historic heart, each named for the goods traditionally sold there.

57 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Hanoi Train Street

A narrow residential street in Hanoi where a railway track runs just inches from houses, with trains passing through twice daily.

57 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Hoan Kiem Lake

A picturesque lake in the center of Hanoi with the iconic red Huc Bridge leading to the Turtle Tower temple island.

58 km · about 65 min drive

cafe

Cafe Giang

The Hanoi cafe where Nguyen Van Giang invented ca phe trung: egg coffee, in 1946 while working at the Metropole during a milk shortage. It is still run by his family down a narrow alley off Nguyen Huu Huan.

58 km · about 65 min drive

restaurant

Bun Cha Huong Lien

The plastic-stool bun cha shop where Barack Obama and Anthony Bourdain ate in 2016; the table they used is preserved under a glass case. Grilled pork patties come in a bowl of sweet-sour broth with cold noodles.

59 km · about 70 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Cổ Đô.

Việt Trì

🇻🇳 Vietnam

6 km awayPop. 415,280

Hưng Hóa

🇻🇳 Vietnam

8 km away

Phong Châu

🇻🇳 Vietnam

8 km awayPop. 7,346

Lâm Thao

🇻🇳 Vietnam

9 km away

Tây Đằng

🇻🇳 Vietnam

11 km away

Thổ Tăng

🇻🇳 Vietnam

13 km awayPop. 14,049

Bích Chu

🇻🇳 Vietnam

14 km awayPop. 6,500

Thanh Thủy

🇻🇳 Vietnam

14 km away

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