Bac Giang
Bắc Giang
Bac Giang
Bắc Giang
An important transport hub and historic heritage center 50 km from Hanoi.
Bac Giang Province
Administrative Center
History & Culture
Bac Giang is a second-tier provincial city with a population of about 450,000. The city is a key transport hub on the highways connecting Hanoi with Lang Son and the Đồng Đăng international border checkpoint. The Thương River flows through the southern part of the city, giving the area a picturesque landscape. This place combines the atmosphere of a developing administrative center with a deep connection to the history of the Vietnamese resistance.
Key facts
- Population
~450,000
- From Hanoi
50 km
- Best season
October — March
- Climate
Monsoon
Dry and cool season, most comfortable for sightseeing walks and visiting pagodas.
Main highlights
The city and its surroundings are rich in historical monuments, many of which have national and international heritage status.
Vinh Nghiem Pagoda
in the vicinityYên Thế Uprising Complex
surrounding areasNgo Gia Tu Park
centerExcursions
Explore the region's key historical heritage sites within a single day.
- Phon Xuong Fortress
Historical center of the Yên Thế uprising, a special national monument.
- Suong Giang Temple
The site of a decisive victory by Vietnamese insurgents over invaders in 1427.
On site
- Transport
City transport, taxis
- Safety
High