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Provinces
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Son
La Province
+84-(0)-22 |
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Capital city: |
Son La |
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Area (sq km): |
14,210 |
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Population: |
922,200 |
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Average temp: |
21°C |
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Ethnic data: |
Dao, H’mong, Khang, Kho Mu,
Khmer, Kinh, La Ha, Ma, Muong, Tay, Thai, Viet/Kinh, Xinh Mun.
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Districts/wards: |
Bac Yen, Muong La, Phu Yen, Quynh
Nhai, Thuan Chau. |
Description:
Son La Province, the fifth largest in
ViętNam, is located in the
northwestern region of ViętNam. The province is bordered on the north by Lao Cai
and Yen Bai, Laos and Thanh Hoa to the south, Hoa Binh to the east and Lai Chau
to the west.
Economy:
Agriculture, forestry.
Natural beauty sights:
Eighty percent of the province’s natural area is covered with mountains.
Tourist sights:
Tham Tet Tong is a complex of marvelous grottoes located only 1.5 kilometres from Son
La. Excursions to Tay Bac Mountains and bathing at Ban Mong Hot Springs are
available. Visits to ethnic minorities hamlets are also popular.
Museum:
Son La Provincial Museum.
Festivals:
Hoa Ban Festival, New Rice Festival.
Markets:
Son La Market for colourful women’s shoulder bags, scarves and other Montagnard crafts.
Thuan Chau Market in an attractive market town 35 kilometres northwest of Son La, a good place to buy
head scarves.
Transport:
Son La has both air and road links being 310 kilometres northwest of Ha Noi, 121
kilometres from Moc Chau and 170 kilometres from Mai Chau. Moc Chau is 199
kilometres from Ha Noi.
Transport -
Air
Na San Airport (SQH) is 20 kilometres from Son La. Flights only run once a week. A ticket
can be booked at Son La Hotel.
Transport -
Road
Bus connections with Ha Noi’s Kim Ma station. Car rentals can be arranged in
Son La for about USD$120 for a Son La-Ha Noi round trip. You should remember you
are responsible for feeding and housing drivers on overnight journeys.
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