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Geography
Situated in Far North - East Vietnam, Thai
Nguyen Province is surrounded by Bac Kan
Province on the north, Tuyen Quang and Vinh Phuc
provinces on the west, Lang Son and Bac Giang
provinces on the east, and Hanoi on the south.
Mountains account most of Thai Nguyen's
topography with Tam Dao, Ngan Son, Bac Son
ranges. The complex network of rivers includes
Cau, Cong, Du, and Rang. The main nature
resources are coal, iron, steel, and titan.
Thanks to good soil, Thai Nguyen tea, especially
tea of Tan Cuong origin has long been a nation-
wide famous product.
There are two seasons: winter lasts from
November to April and summer is from May to
October. Annual average temperature is 25ºC.
Tourism
Thai
Nguyen has revolutionary tradition, historical
vestiges including Van, Vo mountains, Dinh Hoa
ATK vestige, and Duom Temple.
Coming to there, tourists are attracted to visit
Nui Coc Reservoir. This 2,500ha lake includes 89
islands, concealing mysterious legends. Nearby
the lake, Coc Mountain stands imposingly amid
the blue sky, the bright sunshine over every
blade of grass and twig, all creating marvelous
and splendid scenery.
Phuong Hoang Cave and Mo Ga Stream attract many
visitors to Thai Nguyen every year. The cave
consists of three layers: Doi (Bat), Sang
(Light) and Toi (Dark). Reaching the mouth of
cave, visitors can see the landscapes of this
land.
Transportation
Thai
Nguyen City is on National Highway No.3 (Hanoi -
Cao Bang), 80km from Hanoi. There is daily train
from Hanoi to Quan Trieu, about 8km from center
of Thai Nguyen City. |
