Nam Định

Nam Định is an administrative province in the Red River Delta of northern Vietnam, divided into ten districts with flat farmland and rice paddies. The provincial capital shares the same name and forms the economic center with markets, schools, and factories.

The area gained importance during the Dinh and Lê dynasties, when it became a center of administration and military operations. Later periods brought changes in infrastructure, yet many temples and structures from earlier centuries survived.

The region preserves skills in silk weaving and embroidery that visitors can observe in several workshops. Local craftspeople often demonstrate the technique, allowing travelers to follow the production process of the well-known textiles.

Travelers reach the region through road and rail connections from Hanoi, with the journey taking several hours depending on the mode of transport. The city is a good starting point for exploring the delta, with accommodation and bus links to smaller towns.

The region houses old temples, including Pho Minh with its tall tower from the earlier Lý period. Many of these structures lie in quiet villages away from main roads, turning visits into small journeys of discovery.

Location: Vietnam

Capital city: Nam Định

Elevation above the sea: 2 m

Shares border with: Hà Nam, Thái Bình, Ninh Bình

Website: http://namdinh.gov.vn

GPS coordinates: 20.25000,106.25000

Latest update: December 15, 2025 06:07