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
AsiaVietnamNinh Binh
Phủ Lý
Ninh Binh, Vietnam · Asia
About Phủ Lý
Phủ Lý sits on the route: 10 minutes from Quế, 33km from Trang An Landscape Complex.
Phủ Lý is in Ninh Binh, Vietnam, with about 140,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Quế, about 6 km away.
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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What is there to see near Phủ Lý?
Within an hour or so of Phủ Lý: Trang An Landscape Complex (33 km), Hang Mua Viewpoint (35 km), Tam Coc (37 km), Bun Cha Huong Lien (53 km).
Where is Phủ Lý?
Phủ Lý is in Ninh Binh, Vietnam, about 6 km from Quế.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 136,654
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Vietnam
- Region
- Ninh Binh
- Timezone
- Asia/Bangkok
- Coordinates
- 20.5453, 105.9122
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Worth the detour from Phủ Lý
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
35 km · about 40 min 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.
37 km · about 40 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.
53 km · about 60 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.
54 km · about 60 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.
54 km · about 60 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.
55 km · about 65 min 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.
55 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Phủ Lý
- 35 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.
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