Thái Nguyên

Thái Nguyên is a province in northeastern Vietnam that stretches between forested mountains and the lowlands along the Cầu River. The landscape alternates between rice paddies in the valley, green tea plantations on the slopes, and dense forests on the ridges.

The province was officially established in 1962 after merging earlier administrative territories. Construction of the country's first steel mill in the late 1950s brought workers and engineers from many regions here.

The Museum of Cultures in Thai Nguyen houses exhibits representing all 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam, including traditional artifacts and clothing collections.

Travelers crossing the province should pack light clothing for the valleys and a jacket for the cooler mountain areas. Main roads connect the towns, while smaller paths lead to remote villages and plantations.

The tea variety Tân Cương grown here thrives on volcanic soil and is often hand-picked. Visitors can observe the process from harvest to drying in some villages.

Location: Vietnam

Capital city: Thái Nguyên

Elevation above the sea: 49 m

Shares border with: Tuyên Quang, Hanoi, Bắc Kạn, Vĩnh Phúc, Lạng Sơn, Bắc Giang

Website: http://thainguyen.gov.vn

GPS coordinates: 21.66667,105.83333

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:01