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.
33 km · about 40 min drive
Ninh Binh, Vietnam · Asia
Phủ Lý sits on the route: 10 minutes from Quế, 33km from Trang An Landscape Complex.
Phủ Lý is a city located in Ninh Binh, Vietnam. With a population of 136,654, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Phủ Lý 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 Phủ Lý to your route.
Phủ Lý was formerly the capital city of former Hà Nam Province of Vietnam 60 km south of Hanoi on the river Đáy.
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Phủ Lý is located in Ninh Binh, Vietnam, Asia. The coordinates are 20.5453 latitude, 105.9122 longitude.
Phủ Lý has a population of approximately 136,654 people, making it a city in Vietnam.
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8 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
A UNESCO scenic area of limestone karst peaks, caves, and waterways explored by sampan boat through a lush river valley.
33 km · about 40 min drive
scenic 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.
35 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
Known as Halong Bay on land, this stunning area features sampan rides through rice paddies and limestone caves along the Ngo Dong River.
37 km · about 40 min drive
restaurant
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.
53 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
A picturesque lake in the center of Hanoi with the iconic red Huc Bridge leading to the Turtle Tower temple island.
54 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
A narrow residential street in Hanoi where a railway track runs just inches from houses, with trains passing through twice daily.
54 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
A chaotic and charming maze of 36 ancient streets in Hanoi's historic heart, each named for the goods traditionally sold there.
55 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
The final resting place of Vietnam's revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh, a grand granite mausoleum in the center of Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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