Red River Delta

The Red River Delta or Hong River Delta is the flat low-lying plain formed by the and its distributaries merging with the in .
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  • Type: Region with 19,000,000 residents
  • Description: region of Vietnam
  • Also known as: Hong River Delta

Places of Interest

Highlights include Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

The is a complex of historic buildings associated with the history of Vietnam located in the centre of , . Its construction began in 1010 and was completed in early 1011 under the reign of Emperor Lý Thái Tổ of the Lý dynasty.

The President is a mausoleum which serves as the resting place of Vietnamese revolutionary leader and President Ho Chi Minh in , .

Museum
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Hỏa Lò Prison was a prison in originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hanoi and Co Loa.

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, the capital of and its second-largest city, is a fascinating blend of East and West, with Chinese influence from centuries of dominance, and French je ne sais quoi from its colonial past.

Cổ Loa is a modern day town and ancient former capital of Northern , slightly Northeast of the current capital of .

Neighborhood
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Red River Delta

Latitude
21.035° or 21° 2′ 6″ north
Longitude
105.8455° or 105° 50′ 44″ east
Population
19,000,000
Elevation
17 metres (56 feet)
Open location code
7PH72RMW+X6
Geo­Names ID
11497250
Wiki­data ID
Q342451
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Yue Chinese—“Red River Delta” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Xóm Pho and Hoàn Kiếm district.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Bảo tàng lịch sử quân sự Việt Nam and Ngọc Sơn Temple.

Vietnam: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Hoi, Hanoi, and Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

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