Tea products from the northern province of Thai Nguyen are known nationwide for their unique scent, taste and colour.*
Efforts by local growers have added more value to the product. The Hoang Binh Co. Ltd. is a successful example of a company producing high-quality tea.
Thai Nguyen has asserted its important position in not only economy and transportation but also tourism and culture of Vietnam’s Northern region, especially as a social exchanging point between Hanoi and Northern provinces with the inhabitance in brotherhood of 8 ethnic minorities including Kinh, Tay, Nung, Hoa, H’Mong, San Diu, San Chay, and Dao.
Situated in the northeast of Vietnam, Thai Nguyen is a picturesque area surrounded by mountains and lush forests. This is a great area to explore for those who enjoy hiking.
Location: Located in centre of Thai Nguyen City.
Characteristics: The museum is a repository depicting the culture of ethnic groups living throughout the Vietnam.
Location: The cave is located atop Phuong Hoang (Phoenix) Mountain, 45km from Thai Nguyen City along National Road No. 1B in the Thai Nguyen-Lang Son direction.
Characteristics: The cave includes 3 layers: the upper layer is Doi (Bat) Cave, the central is Sang (Light) Cave, and the lower is Toi (Dark) Cave.
Location: Nui Coc Lake is located approximately 90km from Hanoi and 25km south west of Thai Nguyen City.
Characteristics: Nui Coc Lake lies in magnificent landscapes of a mountainous area. With charming natural scenery, Nui Coc is close to romantic love legend – the boy name Cong and the girl name Coc.
Thai Nguyen overview
Area: 3,542.6 sq. km.
Population: 1,095,400 habitants (2004)
Capital: Thai Nguyen City.
Administrative divisions:
- Town: Song Cong
- Districts: Dinh Hoa, Dai Tu, Vo Nhai, Dong Hy, Phu Luong, Phu Binh, Pho Yen.
Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Tay, Nung, San Diu…
The story of tea: a cultural history and drinking guide
By Mary Lou Heiss, Robert J. Heiss
Link: Google book
Vườn trà
“Chè Thái – Gái Tuyên” vốn là câu cửa miệng lưu truyền từ lâu trong cộng đồng “những người thích lang thang”.
“Gái Tuyên” thì đành một lẽ. Có không ít hoa hậu, người mẫu, tiếp viên hàng không v.v… vào đời từ thành phố bên sông Lô. Không chỉ sông Lô đẹp mà “Gái [...]
Leaving the centre of Thai Nguyen City about 10 km on provincial route of Dan – Nui Coc, you will meet with the immense evergreen of forests, mountains and budding tea plantations.
A Tan Cuong Tea Plantation
Although Vietnam has many tea producing regions, Tan Cuong tea of Thai Nguyen Province has been long best known for [...]
