Thai Nguyen Province

Geography
Situated in Far North - East Vietnam, Thai Nguyen Province is surrounded by Bac Kan Province on the north, Tuyen Quang Province and Vinh Phuc Province on the west, Lang Son Province and Bac Giang province on the east, and Hanoi on the south.

Mountains account most of Thai Nguyen's topography with Tam Dao, Ngan Son, Bac Son ranges. The complex network of rivers includes Cau, Cong, Du, and Rang. The main nature resources are coal, iron, steel, and titan. Thanks to good soil, Thai Nguyen tea, especially tea of Tan Cuong origin has long been a nation- wide famous product.

There are two seasons: winter lasts from November to April and summer is from May to October. Annual average temperature is 25ºC. 

Transportation
Thai Nguyen City is on National Highway No.3 (Hanoi - Cao Bang), 80km from Hanoi. There is daily train from Hanoi to Quan Trieu, about 8km from center of Thai Nguyen City.

Tourism
Thai Nguyen Province has revolutionary tradition, historical vestiges including Van, Vo mountains, Dinh Hoa ATK vestige, and Duom Temple.

Coming to there, tourists are attracted to visit Nui Coc Reservoir. This 2,500ha lake includes 89 islands, concealing mysterious legends. Nearby the lake, Coc Mountain stands imposingly amid the blue sky, the bright sunshine over every blade of grass and twig, all creating marvelous and splendid scenery.

Phuong Hoang Cave and Mo Ga Stream attract many visitors to Thai Nguyen Province every year. The cave consists of three layers: Doi (Bat), Sang (Light) and Toi (Dark). Reaching the mouth of cave, visitors can see the landscapes of this land.

Other provinces in the North-West

• Ha Giang Province
• Lao Cai Province
• Lai Chau Province
• Dien Bien Province
• Tuyen Quang Province
• Yen Bai Province
• Thai Nguyen Province
• Lang Son Province
• Cao Bang Province
• Bac Kan Province

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