Lai Châu, Mountain province in northwest Vietnam
Lai Chau province extends across 9,071 square kilometers of mountainous terrain, featuring peaks reaching 1,674 meters and numerous rivers including the Da River system.
The province formed part of the Sip Song Chau Tai confederation until French colonization in the 1880s, later joining Vietnam after independence in 1954.
The region contains five main ethnic groups - Thai, Mong, Vietnamese, Dao, and Ha Nhi - each maintaining distinct languages and traditional practices in their communities.
Regular bus services connect Lai Chau to Hanoi through My Dinh and Giap Bat stations, with journeys taking approximately 10 hours through mountain roads.
The province includes eight administrative districts featuring hot mineral springs in Van Bo, Na Dong, and Na Don locations offering natural therapeutic benefits.
Location: Vietnam
Capital city: Lai Châu
Elevation above the sea: 1,674 m
Website: http://www.laichau.gov.vn
Shares border with: Yunnan, Điện Biên, Sơn La, Lào Cai, Yên Bái
Website: http://laichau.gov.vn
GPS coordinates: 22.28333,103.25000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:34
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