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Geography
Binh
Dinh is located on the coast of Central Vietnam.
It is surrounded by Quang Ngai in the north, Phu
Yen in the south, Gia Lai in the west, and the
East Sea in the east with the coastline of 100km
and some island offshore. The topography is
divided in four regions: highlands, midlands,
plains, and coast.
Climate: The annual average temperature varies
between 26 and 28�C. It is hottest in August
and coldest in January. The annual average
rainfall is 1,700mm�- 1,800mm. The rainy
season lasts from August to December.
Tourism and Economy
The
long coast with many coves and lochs makes many
beautiful spots and beaches such as Phuong Mai
Peninsula, Queen, Quy Hoa and Ghenh Rang
beaches. Besides these, Ham Ho Valley is a
beautiful fresh water spot as a change for
visitors who prefer tramping in the bush and a
swim in the fresh water stream.
Binh
Dinh is famous as the centre of the old Sa Huynh
Culture. It used to be established as one of the
capital cities of the former Cham Kingdom for a
long period. The popular Cham towers are Banh
It, Duong Long, Canh Tien, and Doi.Binh Dinh has
special products such as silk, swallow nest,
shrimp, fish, precious wood, vegetable oil,
rice, marble, titanium, and handicraft articles.
Ethnic groups
Binh
Dinh is homeland of national hero, Quang
Trung�- Nguyen Hue. His name can be related to
the great Tay Son Uprising and the glorious
victories over the forceful invaders of Chinese
and Siam.Binh Dinh is cradle of Tuong opera (hat
boi), Tay Son martial music, bai choi musical
plays, ba trao festival music of the littoral
people, and especially Tay Son wasted sect. The
traditional festivals are Tay Son, Ca Ong, An
Thai Village and Thi Tu Village.
Transportation
Road: Binh Dinh is 1,065km from Hanoi and is
accessible either by car, train, or plane. Quy
Nhon is 174km from Quang Ngai, 186km from
Pleiku, 223km from Buon Ma Thuot, 238km from Nha
Trang, 304km from Danang and 677km from Ho Chi
Minh City. There are National Highways No. 1A
and 19.
Bus:
There are buses departing to Dalat, Danang,
Hanoi, Hue, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, and
others.
Air:
Phu Cat Airport is 30km north of Quy Nhon. There
are flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Quy
Nhon everyday and flights between Danang and Quy
Nhon twice a week.
Train: The Thong Nhat Express Train runs from
the North to the South through the province. It
stops at Dieu Tri, 11km from Quy Nhon.
Water: The province has Quy Nhon Port, an
important port of South�- Central Coast. |
