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Tam Dao
Do a day trip from Hanoi: 1 h bus + 20 km (12 mi) taxi, see the stone church and waterfall, return same day.Do a day trip from Hanoi: 1 h bus + 12 mi (20 km) taxi, see the stone church and waterfall, return same day.
Tam Dao is a 930 m hill station north of Hanoi, founded as a French summer retreat. It is reachable in about 1 hour by bus plus a short taxi, making it a convenient day‑trip for nature walks and colonial‑era sights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- VND
- Best months
- Oct–Apr (dry, cool)
- avoid May–Sep (rainy, hotter)
- Airport
- HAN
- Nights
- 1
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- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Vietnam ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Vietnam ↗Crossing streets: walk slowly and steadily; motorbikes flow around you — do not stop or run.
- Vietnam ↗Carry Vietnamese đồng in small notes; many stalls and taxis are cash-only.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Tam Dao113 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tam Dao, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?VND in small notes (10k–100k) for stalls, markets, xe ôm and tips at spas.Vietnam-wide
- SIM or eSIMViettel, Vinaphone and Mobifone sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport and a face photo are required for registration.Vietnam-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Vietnam-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Round up or 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.Vietnam-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/F. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Vietnam-wide
- SafetyLow-crime hill town; the real risks are the steep, fog-prone mountain road, slippery waterfall paths after rain and cold, damp nights…
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in cities and hotels; squat toilets and no paper in rural stops and on long buses — carry tissues.Vietnam-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 114 fire · 115 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close on Monday; the Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum is also closed on Friday and shuts for maintenance for about two months each year (usually…Vietnam-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckHAN Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) (Nearest airport; about 2 h by road to Tam Dao via Vinh Yen — check).
- Getting aroundTake a local bus from Hanoi (30,000 VND (≈ US$2), ~1 h) to Tam Dao, then a taxi for the last 20 km (12 mi).Take a local bus from Hanoi (30,000 VND (≈ US$2), ~1 h) to Tam Dao, then a taxi for the last 12 mi (20 km).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HAN Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) (Nearest airport; about 2 h by road to Tam Dao via Vinh Yen — check)
- Phrases
- Vietnamese phrasebook
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: May–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Jul (19 rain days), driest Dec (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tam Dao: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
13 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
14 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
16 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
18 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
19 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
19 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
15 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
11 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Take a local bus from Hanoi (30,000 VND, ~1 h) to Tam Dao, then a taxi for the last 20 km. Within town walk or motorbike taxi.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 2 h
Local bus from Hanoi's northern bus stations, then a taxi or xe om for the last 20 km (12 mi) up the mountainLocal bus from Hanoi's northern bus stations, then a taxi or xe om for the last 12 mi (20 km) up the mountain
The usual way in and out; most visitors come and go the same day.
Door to door: About 3 h
Bus or private car south via Vinh Yen and the highway
Doable as a long transfer day, not as a return day trip.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Road via Vinh Yen and the highway northeast
Tea country; better as a stop on the way to Ba Be or Cao Bang.
Door to door: About 6–7 h
Back to Hanoi, then the highway and expressway northwest
Too far for a day; sleep in Sa Pa.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Tam Dao town
Small guesthouses and boutique hotels; suitable for a night if you prefer slower pace.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₫150,000–250,000 (≈ US$6–10) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₫250,000–400,000 (≈ US$10–16) excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Local bus Hanoi → Tam Daocheck | ₫30,000 (≈ US$2) |
| Taxi Hanoi → Tam Daocheck | ₫700,000 (≈ US$30) |
| Motorbike taxi, last legcheck | ₫80,000 (≈ US$4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads can be steep; check weather before travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 114
- Ambulance
- 115
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Đến địa chỉ này, làm ơnTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police113
- Fire114
- Ambulance115
Embassy
US consulate in Hanoi; other embassies in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Hanoi → Tam Dao: about ₫30,000 (≈ US$2), 1 h (check)
- Taxi, last 20 km up the mountain: about ₫700,000 (≈ US$30) from Hanoi, 2 h (check)
- Motorbike taxi, last leg: about ₫80,000 (≈ US$4) (check)
Say or show
- Bao nhiêu tiền? — How much does it cost? (bao nhiêu tiền)
- Tôi muốn xe taxi tới Tam Đảo — I would like a taxi to Tam Dao (tôi muốn xe taxi tới tam dao)
- Nhà thờ đá ở đâu? — Where is the stone church? (nhà thờ đá ở đâu)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tam Dao. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Apr (dry, cool) · avoid May–Sep (rainy, hotter) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 1 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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