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Geography
Ha
Nam is located on south of Red River Delta,
southern gateway of Hanoi. It shares border with
Hung Yen, Ha Tay provinces on the north, Hoa
Binh Province on the west, Nam Dinh and Ninh
Binh provinces on the south and south-east.
There are two main rivers: Day and Chau Giang
rivers. Most of the land in this area is divided
by the dense rivers. Therefore, it has the water
area of ponds, lagoons, low fields and rivers
which are convenient for aquaculture and water
poultry rising.
Ha
Nam has tropical climate: rainy season lasts
from October to May and dry season lasts from
November to April next year. The annual average
temperature is 23?C.
Tourism
Coming to Ha Nam, visitors are interested in
natural beauty sights like Truc Temple and Ngu
Dong Son (five grottoes), Thuy Grotto (Luon
cave), Tam Chuc lake, Phuc Long Grotto.
Ha
Nam now preserves many typical culture sights:
Long Doi Son, Ba Danh pagodas, Lanh Giang, Tran
Thuong, Truc temples...
The
province is proud of Lieu Doi wrestling, kite,
Truc temple festivals, traditional trade
villages such as Doi Tam drum, Nha Xa silk
handicraft, Thanh Ha embroidery, Ngoc Dong
rattan and bamboo villages.
Transportation
Phu
Ly City is 60km from Hanoi. Road, rail, water
transportation are convenient. The province is
located on National Highway No.1A. |
