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Lai Chau
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LAI CHAU
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| The breathtaking landscapes, beautiful coastlines, cultural delights and historical significance, make Vietnam an enjoyable stop in Asia travel map. To help you plan a trip in Lai Chau - Vietnam, we provide the useful guide of hotel options, package tours, transport, attractions, shopping and entertainment. You just click the sections below for helpful information. |
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LAI CHAU PROVINCE OVERVIEW |
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Capital: Lai Chau
Region: Northwestern
Area: 9,059.4 km2
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Population: 308,000
Density :34.0/km2
Ethnicities: Thai, H'Mong, Kinh, Giay, Dao, Lao,
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Calling code: 023 |
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| Phong Tho, Tam Duong, Muong Te, Sin Ho, Than Uyen. |
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| General Information
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Lai Chau is situated on high mountainous region in the North West of Vietnam, northern of Da River. Its neighbors are Yunna (China) on the north, Laos on the west, Lao Cai Province on the north-east, Dien Bien, Son La provinces on the south. A range of mountain following Northern West – Southern East makes up the terrain The Pu Sa Leng point is 3,096m in height. There are sloping mountains, hill, valley, plateau, spring alternately. Falls and waterfalls with high flow are potential of hydroelectricity in Lai Chau.
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LAI CHAU PROVINCE PEOPLE |
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GETTING IN - OUT
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The transportation is mainly by road. National Highway No.12 connects Dien Bien Phu City to Ma Lu Thang Border Gate crossing Lai Chau, and National Highway No.4D links Lai Chau with Sapa Townlet. Lai Chau Town is 402km from Hanoi. You can also arrive from Sa Pa or Lao Cai which will take around hours respectively. The latter route is by far the most spectacular but remember that the road can suffer severe damage during the rainy season and this can increase journey times considerable. |
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GETTING AROUND
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LAI CHAU PROVINCE RESOURCES |
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Climate:
Belong to tropical monsoon zone; the climate of Lai Chau is divided into two seasons: rain season and dry season. The annual average temperature is 21oC - 23 oC.
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LAI CHAU PROVINCE ECONOMY |
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| Northern Vietnam |
| Hanoi, Bac Kan, Cao Bang, Dien Bien, Ha Giang, Hai Phong -Cat Ba Island, Ha Tay, Hoa Binh, Lai Chau, Lang Son,
Ninh Binh, Lao Cai - Sapa, Quang Ninh - Ha Long, Son La, Thai Binh |
| Central Vietnam and Highland Region |
| Binh Dinh, Binh Thuan - Mui Ne, Da Nang, Hue, Khanh Hoa - Nha Trang, Ninh Thuan, Quang Binh, Quang Nam - Hoi An, Quang Ngai ,Quang Tri, Daklak, Gia Lai, Daknong, Kontum, Lam Dong - Da Lat |
| Southern Vietnam |
| Ho Chi Minh, Ba Ria -Vung Tau -Con Dao Island, Can Tho, Dong Nai, Dong Thap, Kien Giang -Ha Tien -Phu Quoc Island,
Soc Trang, Tay Ninh, Tien Giang, Vinh Long, An Giang |
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