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Geography
Quang Ninh is a mountainous and coastal
province, with more than 80% of its area being
made up of mountains and hills.
The
sea and island zone of Quang Ninh has a unique
terrain. There are more than 2,000 islands,
making up two thirds of the Vietnam's islands.
They extend along the coast for more than 250km
and divide into numerous layers. The largest
islands are Cai Bau and Ban Sen, while the
smallest are just like rocks in a garden. The
sea bottom terrain of Quang Ninh isn't smooth,
and 20m-average depth. There are the remnants of
ancient streams and underwater rocky banks. The
streams from the mainland connect to deep drains
along the sea-floor; creating a series of
waterways, canals and harbors along the coast.
Climates:Quang Ninh's climate is symbolic of the
climate in the North Vietnam; featuring all four
seasons. In summer, it's hot, humid and rainy,
while monsoons flourish. In winter, it's cold,
dry, and sometime rainly.
The
average heat radiating during a year is 115.4
Kcal/sq. cm. The average temperature is over
21?C, while the average humidity is 84%. Annual
rainfall totals between 1,700 and 2,400mm, and
there can be between 90 to 170 rainy days in a
year. These are mainly concentrated in the
summer (more than 85%), and especially in the
months of July and August. In winter, rainfall
only reaches between 150 and 400mm.
In
comparison to other provinces in the north,
Quang Ninh has been more under the influences of
north-eastern monsoons. The wind blows strongly
and the temperature drops to between 1 and 3?C.
During a north-eastern monsoon, high mountainous
regions such as Binh Lieu and Hai Ha, Dam Ha
sometimes see the temperature drop below 0?C.
Storms have a large influence on the province,
mainly in June, July and August. The intensity
can be extremely strong, especially in island
and coastal regions.
Due
to differences in terrain, the climate of
sub-regions vary. The border area of the Mong
Cai City is colder and rainy, with an average
temperature of around 22?C and rainfall reaching
2,751mm. In the Yen Hung District, the most
southern area, the average temperature is 24?C
and sees an average rainfall of 1,700mm. The
high mountainous region of Hoanh Bo, and Ba Che
Districts, is victim to 20 days of frost a year,
and is subject to little rainfall. In the Binh
Lieu District there is heavy rain (2,400mm) and
winter lasts for six months. The offshore island
region is not the wettest area, with only 1,700
to 1,800mm? of rainfall per year, but winter is
often accompanied by thick mists.
Ethnic groups
Ethnologically, Quang Ninh is made up of 21
ethnic groups, but only 6 have a population of
over 1,000. These groups live in their own
communities, and have their own dialects and
particular ethnic features. They include the
Viet (Kinh), Dao, Tay, San Diu, San Chi and Hoa.
After these, there are two ethnic groups with
populations of several hundred: the Nung and
Muong. The remaining 14 have populations of less
than 100: the Thai, Khmer, Hre, H'Mong, E De, Co
Tu, Gia Rai, Ngai, Xo Dang, Co Ho, Ha Nhi, Lao.
These originate from remote centres in the
Central Highlands.
Among the major ethnic groups, the Kinh make up
89.2% of the ethnic population. The Dao have two
main branches: the Thanh Y and Thanh Phan. They
conserve their particular ethnic features such
as dialect, clothing and traditional festivals,
and some continue practices of nomadic farming.
The Tay, San Diu and San Chi live in low
mountainous areas, chiefly relying on
agriculture, in particular the production of wet
rice. The Hoa include many ethnic minorities,
having immigrated from China many years ago. A
small portion is Chinese residents who come to
deal in commerce and handicrafts and live in
townlets in eastern areas. Most live in the
country, relying on agriculture, fishing and
forestry.
Tourism
There are many beautiful beaches and natural
beauty spots such as Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long
Bay, Tra Co Beach, Co To Beach, Dai Beach in Van
Don etc. Besides, there are historical and
architectural relics enabling the development of
tours on land, sea and islands.
Ha
Long Bay covers an area of 1,553 sq. km
including 1,969 islands, of which an area of
over 434 sq. km including 788 islands has been
recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage due to
its cultural, aesthetic, bio-geological and
economic value. There are in the bay many soil
islands, caves, grottoes, beaches, beautiful
landscapes enabling the development of
attractive tourist sites of various types.
Tuan
Chau Island belonging to Ha Long Bay has an area
of 220ha. It is 8km from Ha Long City and 2km
offshore. This is an ideal spot to develop a
super tourist complex. Bai Chay Beach is a
wonderful spot and provides full range of
services.
With
around 500 historical, cultural and arts relics,
attached with many traditional festivals; such
as Yen Tu Pagoda, Cua Ong Temple, Bach Dang
historical relic, Long Tien Pagoda, Quan Lan
Communal House etc, which attract a large number
of visitors, especially during festivals.
Coming to Quang Ninh, tourists can have good
chance of enjoying seafood, including
holothurians, abalone, shrimp, crab, areca,
shellfish, gaillardia, etc.
Transportation
Road:- Hanoi - Bac Ninh - Halong: 155km. This is
the shortest land route from Hanoi to Halong.
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Hanoi - Hai Duong - Halong: 163km.
- Mong Cai - Halong: 180km. From Mong Cai go
along National Highway No. 4B via Hai Ha, Dam Ha
then take National Highway No.18B through Cua
Ong, Cam Pha, Hon Gai to Bai Chay.
Every day runs a train depart from Yen Vien
Railway Station (Gia Lam District, Hanoi) for
Halong at 4.50am and arrive at 11.40am.
Air:Offers a helicopter flight every Saturday
from Gia Lam Airport (Hanoi), departing at 8 am
and returning at 3 pm.
Waterways:It is convenient for visitors to
travel to Halong Bay. Hon Gai Port and the boat
system in Halong Bay have the capacity to serve
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