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   Home>Northeast Regions>Vinh Phuc Province
 Provinces of North East Region
   Vinh Phuc Province +84-(0)-211  
 
Capital city: Vinh Yen
Area (sq km): 1,362
Population: 1,115,700
Average temp: 23.4°C
Ethnic data: Viet/Kinh, Dao, Muong, San Diu, San Chay.
Districts/wards: Binh Xuyen, Lap Thach, Me Linh, Tam Duong, Vinh Tuong, Yen Lac.


Description:

Vinh Phuc Province is located in the plains and lowlands of North ViętNam. It is bordered on the north by Tuyen Quang and Thai Nguyen, to the south by Ha Tay, to the east by Bac Giang, Bac Nunh and Ha Noi, with Phu Tho to the west.

Economy:
Agriculture, forestry.

Natural beauty sights:
Ao Cham Pond, Dai Lai Lake and Tam Dao Resort.

Historic sights:
Binh Son Tower.

Festivals:
Ha Loi Festival. Sec bua folk singing of the Muong ethnic group.

Transport:

Rail
Daily rail service to and from Ha Noi en route to other centres.

Road
Vinh Yen is only 63 kilometres from Ha Noi with daily buses from  Ha Noi's Kim Ma Bus Terminal.

 
 
     
 
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