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Vietnam

Sơn Tây / Where time stands still

MeowScore 😸88/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

April

Beautiful waterfalls and lush greenery. 💦🍃🌳

🌸
january

Visit Son Tay for the peach blossom festival and cooler temperatures. 🌸🌡️

🏮
february

Explore ancient temples and enjoy the Tet holiday festivities. 🎉🏮

🌺
march

Discover Son Tay's stunning nature and enjoy the spring weather. 🌿☀️

🌳
april

Enjoy the waterfalls and lush greenery at their most beautiful. 💦🍃

🌾
may

Experience the rice harvest and witness the beautiful golden fields. 🌾🌞

🌊
june

Relax at the beautiful beaches with warm temperatures and clear skies. 🏖️☀️

🍂
july

Escape the heat in Son Tay's picturesque mountain villages. 🏞️🌡️

🛕
august

Enjoy the ripe fruit at local markets and visit historic temples. 🍉🛕

🎑
september

Experience the Mid-Autumn Festival and lantern displays. 🏮🌕

🎊
october

Attend the Keo Pagoda Festival and see traditional performances. 🎭🐉

🍁
november

Cool weather and vibrant yellow leaves make for a beautiful autumn in Son Tay. 🍁🍂

❄️
december

Escape the cold and enjoy Son Tay's mild winter weather. 🌨️☃️

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

🤑

Overall, Son Tay has a decent economical situation with budget options available but also some expensive stores and restaurants in the city center.

Visit the local markets for affordable souvenirs and street food. Be cautious of tourist traps in the city center.

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

day trip from Hanoi

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

day trip from Hanoi

A popular destination for those looking to escape the city and visit historical sites.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in Vietnam

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in Vietnam

Cash is preferred, credit card payment accepted in most places. Splitting bills is common.

internet situation

meh Speed

Limited infrastructure and high congestion

good Availability

Reasonably available

great Cellular

Good coverage for most carriers

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

VND

1 VND =
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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

Heavy traffic

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A curious cat's playground with ancient ruins to explore and mouth-watering fish markets to paw through.

The meow-tainous scenery and friendly feline locals make for a truly pawsome adventure.

Things to do

The mainstream

🍔
Hoang Quoc Viet Street Food Market
🌳
Ba Vi National Park
🛕
Thay Pagoda
🏘
Duong Lam Ancient Village
🏞
Son Tay Ancient Citadel

The mainstream

🍔
Hoang Quoc Viet Street Food Market

Vibrant and bustling food market in Son Tay with countless food options to try. Come for the street food, stay for the atmosphere.

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🌳
Ba Vi National Park

Lush and diverse national park near Son Tay that attracts hikers, nature enthusiasts, and adventure seekers. A must-visit spot for outdoor activities.

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🛕
Thay Pagoda

Breathtaking Buddhist temple built in the 11th century surrounded by stunning scenery. Come for a peaceful and reflective experience.

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🏘
Duong Lam Ancient Village

Ancient village in the heart of Son Tay that dates back more than 1,000 years. A perfect place to experience traditional Vietnamese culture and architecture.

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🏞
Son Tay Ancient Citadel

Historic and well-preserved citadel built in the 19th century for protecting the city. A great spot to enjoy some history and architecture.

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Off the beaten path

🙏
Chùa Thầy
🌄
Núi Ngự Bình
💦
Thác Xuân Sơn
🐾
Đồi Búa
🌳
Đồi Lôi

Off the beaten path

🙏
Chùa Thầy

A peaceful temple complex nestled in a scenic forest. Furry-tualize in the serenity of the traditional architecture and lush gardens. Don’t forget to pet the friendly temple cats!

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🌄
Núi Ngự Bình

A challenging but rewarding climb to one of the highest points in Son Tay. Enjoy the breath-taking views of the whole valley while catching your breath. A cat-tastic spot for photo purrs.

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💦
Thác Xuân Sơn

An awe-inspiring waterfall hiding in a deep, jungle-clad canyon. A peaceful spot to relax, swim and play hide and seek. Cat-discover the natural beauty!

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🐾
Đồi Búa

An old military base turned eco-park perfect for cat-venturers. Explore underground tunnels, bunkers, and the surrounding nature. Purrfect spot for history and cat-tivity lovers.

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🌳
Đồi Lôi

A charming hill with bamboo forests, ancient temples, and scenic views of the Red River Delta. Meowvelous for hiking and meditating.

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

Heavy traffic

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