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).

Source: dtinews.vn

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