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Phát Diệm

Ninh Binh, Vietnam · Asia

About Phát Diệm

Phát Diệm is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Yên Ninh, 22km from Tam Coc.

Phát Diệm is a town located in Ninh Binh, Vietnam. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Phát Diệm sits in Vietnam, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Bangkok time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Phát Diệm to your route.

About Phát Diệm

The Phát Diệm Cathedral (Vietnamese: Nhà thờ chính tòa Phát Diệm) is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phát Diệm, located in Kim Sơn District of Ninh Bình Province in Vietnam. The architecture of the church – built in stone and wood in 1891 – is an eclectic blend of Vietnamese and European architectural

Read more styles. It was mainly built in traditional Vietnamese architecture, similar to historical palaces and temples. It was bombed in 1972 and subsequently restored. Complementing the cathedral, the Phat Diem complex includes five chapels, three grottoes, a memorial house, and a recently constructed pastoral center for the diocese.

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Where is Phát Diệm located?

Phát Diệm is located in Ninh Binh, Vietnam, Asia. The coordinates are 20.0905 latitude, 106.0832 longitude.

What is the population of Phát Diệm?

Phát Diệm 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
Region
Ninh Binh
Timezone
Asia/Bangkok
Coordinates
20.0905, 106.0832

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Vietnam

Police
113
Ambulance
115
Fire
114
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Phát Diệm

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Tam Coc

Known as Halong Bay on land, this stunning area features sampan rides through rice paddies and limestone caves along the Ngo Dong River.

22 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Hang Mua Viewpoint

Around 500 stone steps climb a limestone spur to a dragon-topped summit above Tam Coc, with the Ngo Dong River winding through paddy fields below. The staircase is modelled on a miniature Great Wall.

22 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Trang An Landscape Complex

A UNESCO scenic area of limestone karst peaks, caves, and waterways explored by sampan boat through a lush river valley.

26 km · about 30 min drive

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  • 22 kmHang Mua ViewpointAround 500 stone steps climb a limestone spur to a dragon-topped summit above Tam Coc, with the Ngo Dong River winding through paddy fields below. The staircase is modelled on a miniature Great Wall.

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

Nearby Destinations

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Liễu Đề

🇻🇳 Vietnam

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🇻🇳 Vietnam

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Bỉm Sơn

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23 km awayPop. 53,754

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