Vị Xuyên, Rural district in Hà Giang province, Vietnam.
Vị Xuyên is a rural district in Hà Giang province located in the mountains of northeastern Vietnam at high altitude. The area consists of hilly terrain with scattered villages and farmland used by local families.
This district became a major battlefield from 1984 to 1989 when Vietnamese forces fought against Chinese military operations in the border region. The conflict left a lasting impact on local communities.
The local H'mong, Tay, and Dao communities maintain their traditions through regular markets where people buy and sell traditional crafts and goods. You can see their distinctive customs reflected in daily activities across the villages.
You can reach Vị Xuyên by road from Hà Giang city using local buses that run regularly throughout the district. The roads pass through mountains, so travel times vary depending on the season and weather.
The Thanh Thủy border crossing connects this district directly with China's Malipo county through the Tianbao gateway. This crossing serves as a main trade route between the two countries.
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