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Geography
Bac
Ninh is located in the Red River Delta region.
It is surrounded by Bac Giang to the north, Hung
Yen to the south, Hai Duong to the east, and
Hanoi to the west. The topography is quite flat
with a complex network of rivers and springs,
including Cau, Duong, and Thai Binh rivers.
Climate: The province has moon soon weather,
cold winter. The annual average temperature is
24?C. The highest one is 30?C in July; the
lowest one is 15?C in January. The annual
average rainfall is 1,400mm?- 1,600mm. The rainy
season lasts from May to October and the dry
season lasts from December to April next year.
Tourism
Bac
Ninh used to be an ancient town, a trade centre
of Vietnam from 2nd to 10th century. Buddhism
penetrates into there early and flourished on Ly
dynasty.Bac Ninh has tangible and intangible
culture heritage. Many pagodas and temples were
built such as Phat Tich, Dau, But Thap pagodas,
Dinh Bang Communal House, Do Temple. Bac Ninh is
cradle of Quan ho folk-song. The popular
festivals take place in many pagodas, temples
and communal houses, especcially they usually
are orgazed in spring. Bac Ninh has some
tradition handicraft villages such as Dong Ky
Wood, Dong Ho Pain, Dai Bai Bronze, Phu Lang
Pottery.
Transportation
Bac
Ninh is 30km from Hanoi, 110km from Haiphong,
20km from Bac Giang, 45km from Noi Bai
International Airport. It is on the National
Highway No.1A, 18, 38. |
