Bac Ha District

Province ·🇻🇳 Vietnam

Area 690 km²

Time zone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh

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Bac Ha Essentials

Bac Ha is a highland hub in Northern Vietnam characterized by its weekly ethnic markets and historical landmarks. The region features the early 20th-century Hmong King’s Palace, showcasing a blend of French and Chinese architecture, and the Bac Ha Temple, dedicated to 16th-century regional defenders. Weekly trade centers include the large Sunday market and specialized Saturday buffalo sales at Can Cau. The surrounding landscape is defined by extensive rice terraces and the Chay River, where the Coc Ly market convenes every Tuesday.

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Currency: Vietnamese Dong VND ₫ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Electricity: Type A / Type C / Type F
220 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Vietnamese
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +84

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