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Golden rice terraces at Mu Cang Chai

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Ha Tay Province has its territory in both the Red River Delta and the mountainous area of North-West of Vietnam. Ha Tay is famous for its ancient villages and its century-old Buddhist pagodas. Nowadays, Ha Tay has been integrated into Hanoi, though we still refer to the area as Ha Tay as part of our love for the land of ancient untouched culture.

Ninh Binh is 120km south of Hanoi, famed for its tranquil countryside typical of northern Vietnam. While Halong Bay has karst islands sprouting out of the emerald water, Ninh Binh has karst mountains sprouting out of the sea of green rice fields.

Thanh Hoa Province is 160km south of Hanoi, constantly struck by natural disasters like typhoons, floods and droughts. Thanh Hoa was among the poorest provinces of Vietnam until very recently.

Nghe An is in the north of the Central Region of Vietnam. The capital city of Nghe An is Vinh City, 300km south of Hanoi.

Ha Tinh is in the North Central Region of Vietnam. It is a destination that is still relatively undiscovered by tourists, which makes it a great place to visit for those seeking more authentic and off-the-beaten-path adventure experiences.

Quang Binh Province is located in the Central Region (Central Coast) of Vietnam, 490km south of Hanoi. Quang Binh is located right to the north of the former DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) during the war and was among the worst regions in Vietnam that suffered from US bombardments.

Quang Tri Province of Vietnam is located in the Central Region of the country, 600km south of Hanoi and 75km north of Hue. Quang Tri was where the former demarcation line between North and South Vietnam and the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) were located. The province was among the most heavily bombed lands in Vietnam during the war.

Hue was the seat of the Vietnamese last Royal Court and the capital city of Vietnam from 1802 to 1945. During its heyday, the city boasted the imposing Imperial Citadel overlooking the Perfume River, intricately ornamented temples and pagodas, and elegant houses nestled in the green gardens around the city. 

Da Nang is in the Central Region of Vietnam, south of Hai Van Pass, 1 hour flight from either Hanoi or Saigon, 30km from Hoi An Old Town, 3 hours drive from Hue (about 110km-120km depending on if you take the tunnel or Hai Van Pass).

Quang Ngai Province is in the Central Region of Vietnam, south of Da Nang City and north of Binh Dinh Province. The western flank of Quang Ngai is is Kon Tum and the southwest of Quang Ngai is bounded by Gia Lai Province.

Thai Binh Province is located in the southeast of the Red River in northern Vietnam. The province is among the few places in northern Vietnam where the traditional culture of the Red River Delta is best preserved.

Nam Dinh Province is in the Red River Delta, 90km south-east of Hanoi, 90km southwest of Hai Phong City and 20km west of Thai Binh City, 30km southwest of Ninh Binh City.

Binh Dinh Province is in the Central Region of Vietnam. The capital city of Binh Dinh Province is Quy Nhon City, 180km south of Quang Ngai, 300km south of Da Nang and 240km north of Nha Trang Beach City, 234km east of Kon Tum Town (Central Highlands of Vietnam).

Quang Nam Province is in the Central Region of Vietnam. The capital of Quang Nam Province is Tam Ky Town, 70km south of Da Nang City.

Kon Tum Province is located in the northernmost area of the Central Highlands of Vietnam with mountains, coffee plantations and hill stations above 1,000m in elevation. The region of Kon Tum is home to many ethnic minorities whose life has been basically untouched by far.

Gia Lai Province is located in the heart of the Central Highlands of Vietnam. The province offers temperate climate, rolling hills, sublime waterfalls, untouched forests and amazing national parks, and a profusion of ethnic minorities.

Dak Lak is in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, 352km from Saigon and 200km from either Gia Lai Province or Da Lat City. The capital city of Dak Lak Province is Buon Ma Thuot.

Lam Dong Province is located in the south of the Central Highlands of Vietnam. Lam Dong is characterized by endless green coffee and tea plantations...The capital city of Lam Dong is Da Lat, well-known to the Vietnamese as the Honeymoon Destination.

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Golden rice terraces at Mu Cang Chai, Yen Bai

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