Nam Dinh
Nam Định
Nam Dinh
Nam Định
The cradle of Vietnamese civilization in the Red River Delta with a rich historical and religious heritage.
Northern Vietnam
Red River Delta
72 km of coastline
In a nutshell
Nam Dinh Province is one of the oldest centers of Vietnamese civilization. It is a region where rice cultivation began and where the country's second capital was located during the Tran dynasty. The province preserves deep historical roots as a center of the Mother Goddess worship and a concentration of unique monuments from the colonial and medieval periods.
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Administrative Context
Nam Dinh is located in the southern part of the Red River Delta in Northeastern Vietnam. The region has a rich history of struggle against colonial oppression and is an important point on the country's religious tourism map.
Basic data
- Center
Nam Định
- Coastline
72 km
- Seasons
Dry (Nov–Feb), Rainy (May–Oct)
- Winter Temp.
15–16°C
- UNESCO
Mother Goddess Worship, Xuan Thuy Reserve
Key places
Pho Minh Temple Complex
national monumentXuan Thuy Reserve
UNESCO BiospherePhu Day Complex
worship centerThe optimal period for a trip is the dry season (November–February). During this time, comfortable temperatures are set for excursions, and Xuan Thuy National Park becomes a gathering place for thousands of migratory birds.
The province has over 100 traditional craft villages. Key areas include bronze casting (Tong Chau), lacquerware creation (Cat Dang), fine wood carving (La Xuyen), and bonsai art (Vi Khe).