Ha Giang at a glance

November 19, 2009 - 02:50 PM

Located at the highest latitude in Vietnam, Ha Giang is surrounded by Cao Bang on the east, Tuyen Quang on the south, Lao Cai, and Yen Bai on the west. It shares a border with China in the north (274km boundary).

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Ha Giang at a glance

Located at the highest latitude in Vietnam, Ha Giang is surrounded by Cao Bang on the east, Tuyen Quang on the south, Lao Cai, and Yen Bai on the west. It shares a border with China in the north (274km boundary).

Danang opens free tourist attractions on National Day

Hanoi restricts traffic for September 2 National Day parade

Vietnam emerges as top alternative to Thailand for beach holidays

HCM City aims to join global Top 100 liveable cities

Free metro rides in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi on National Day

Elderly couple conquers 20 routes across Vietnam on motorbike

Over 3.1 million tourists visit Hanoi in August

Illegal seaside stalls dismantled in Mui Ne

Bhutan royals enjoy Halong Bay cruise

Nha Trang Bay introduces entrance fees

Tourists impressed by National Day celebratory atmosphere

Free Hanoi bus and metro rides during National Day holiday

Airfares drop sharply ahead of National Day holiday

Fashion brands launch patriotic designs for National Day

New Gia Lai urban and resort projects aim to boost tourism

Hanoi metro station overwhelmed after military parade rehearsal

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