Phú Thọ

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Phú Thọ, District town in northern Vietnam.

Phú Thọ is a district town in northern Vietnam situated between agricultural land and urban growth near the Red River Delta. The location bridges lowland areas with the transition toward mountainous regions further north.

The town holds deep roots in the eighteen Hùng dynasties that established the ancient state of Văn Lang in this region. This early period shaped the cultural and political foundations of Vietnamese civilization.

The town preserves traditional Vietnamese crafts and farming methods visible in daily life and local work. Community markets and seasonal gatherings reflect how people maintain connections to their heritage through regular practice.

The town is reachable by road connections leading to Hanoi, located roughly 80 kilometers to the north. Regular bus services operate between the two places, making it straightforward for travelers to move between them.

The place serves as a junction between the lowland delta plains and the northern mountain provinces with noticeable geographical shifts. This position makes it a natural crossroads between two different landscape types.

Location: Phú Thọ

Elevation above the sea: 25 m

GPS coordinates: 21.40020,105.22252

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:31

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