◊ GEOGRAPHY

Bac Ninh is located in the Red River Delta region. It is surrounded by Bac Giang Province to the north, Hung Yen Province to the south, Hai Duong Province to the east, and Ha Noi to the west. The topography is quite flat with a complex network of rivers and springs, including Cau, Duong, and Thai Binh rivers.

Climate: The province has moon soon weather, cold winter. The annual average temperature is 24^oC. The highest one is 30^oC in July; the lowest one is 15^oC in January. The annual average rainfall is 1,400mm - 1,600mm. The rainy season lasts from May to October and the dry season lasts from December to April next year.
 

Dau Pagoda (Bac Ninh Province)

◊ TOURISM

Bac Ninh used to be an ancient town, a trade centre of Viet Nam from 2^nd to 10^th century. Buddhism penetrates into there early and flourished on Ly dynasty. Bac Ninh has tangible and intangible culture heritage. Many pagodas and temples were built such as Phat Tich, Dau, But Thap pagodas, Dinh Bang Communal House, Do Temple. Bac Ninh is cradle of Quan ho folk song - the intangible cultural heritage of humanity recognized by UNESCO. The popular festivals take place in many pagodas, temples and communal houses, especcially they usually are organized in spring. Bac Ninh has some traditional handicraft villages such as Dong Ky Wood, Dong Ho Painting, Dai Bai Bronze, Phu Lang Pottery.